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Senior accountant – waste

Perth
Goldfields Controlled Waste
Accountant
Posted: 16 August
Offer description

We are a fast-growing, privately-owned waste and recycling services group with its head office based in Perth, WA, delivering high-quality and sustainable solutions to commercial, industrial, and municipal clients. With a strong focus on operational excellence, environmental compliance and innovation, we play a key role in supporting cleaner and greener communities across Western Australia.

About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on and commercially minded Senior Accountant to join our finance team. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role is responsible for managing the full-function accounting of the business and providing critical financial insight to support decision-making. You will be instrumental in driving timely, accurate reporting, overseeing day-to-day financial operations, and contributing to process improvement across the group.

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, make sure you include a cover letter along with your CV.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for the full-function accounting across the business, including accounts payable and receivable, credit control, bank reconciliations, and month-end processes

Prepare and deliver accurate monthly and year-end financial reports, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements

Manage payroll processing, including ensuring timely and accurate payments, superannuation, and statutory compliance

Manage BAS, PAYG, GST lodgements and compliance obligations

Support the CFO with budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling

Partner with operational teams on job costing, margin analysis, and performance reporting

Liaise with external auditors and coordinate year-end audit preparation

Drive process improvement and system enhancements across finance

Ensure full compliance with regulatory, tax and corporate requirements

Provide ad hoc financial insight and analysis to support business decisions

About You

CA/CPA qualification (or working towards completion)

5+ years of relevant accounting experience, ideally in waste management, logistics, construction, or other operationally intensive industries

Strong understanding of accounting principles and transactional finance functions (AP/AR)

Proficiency in MYOB, Xero, or other mid-tier ERP systems

Advanced Excel skills and a high level of financial accuracy

Excellent analytical, problem-solving and organisational abilities

Strong interpersonal and communication skills – able to liaise across departments and levels

A hands-on, proactive approach with a desire to improve systems and add value

What's on Offer

$110,000–$130,000 + Superannuation (based on experience)

Direct exposure to business leadership

Growing WA-based company with long-term career potential

Broad and dynamic role with real impact and autonomy

Supportive team environment committed to sustainability and performance


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