Overview
We're partnering with a purpose-led organisation based in the heart of Melbourne to appoint an experienced Senior Financial Accountant. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong financial accounting foundations who is looking to step into a more commercially focused, business partnering role over time. Initially offered as a 6-month contract, with a clear pathway to permanency.
The Role
Working closely with the Finance Director, you will take ownership of core financial reporting and play a key role across month-end, management reporting, and stakeholder engagement. You'll also gain exposure to upcoming acquisitions, offering a great opportunity to broaden your skillset within a growing business.
Key Responsibilities
* End-to-end month-end close, including journals and complex reconciliations
* Preparation of management reports with clear, insightful commentary
* Budgeting and forecasting (upcoming budget cycle)
* Statutory reporting including payroll tax, WorkCover, and superannuation
* Supporting audit, tax, and year-end processes
* Reviewing and approving invoices, working closely with AP and payroll
* Variance analysis and delivery of commercial insights
* Supporting commission calculations when required
About You
You're a hands-on, reliable accountant with at least 5 years' experience across audit and financial accounting. Comfortable owning the month-end process, you bring a proactive mindset and enjoy working closely with stakeholders across the business.
* CA/CPA qualified
* Strong financial and management accounting experience
* High attention to detail with a commercial mindset
* Confident communicator, able to provide meaningful insights
* Background in a Chartered firm (highly regarded)
* Open to working holiday visa candidates
Why Join?
* Immediate start with strong potential to convert to permanent
* Broad exposure across finance and commercial operations
* Involvement in acquisition activity and process improvements
* Supportive, collaborative team with hybrid flexibility
Interested?
Feel free to reach out to Sam Liu at Perigon Group on 0424 577 806 for a confidential discussion or apply directly.
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