About William Adams
For nearly a century, William Adams has supported Australia’s most critical industries as the authorised Caterpillar dealer for Victoria and Tasmania. The business delivers end-to-end solutions across sales, rental, service, technology and systems, backed by deep technical expertise and a strong commitment to safety, sustainability and long-term partnerships.
Guided by values of Teamwork, Excellence, Integrity, Commitment and Sustainability, William Adams offers a stable, purpose-driven environment where people can make a genuine impact.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to play a key role in maintaining financial integrity and delivering high-quality, audit-ready reporting across the William Adams Group.
Reporting to the Financial Reporting Manager, this role suits a technically strong accountant who thrives in a complex, multi-entity environment and enjoys combining hands-on delivery with leadership and continuous improvement. You will be a trusted advisor within the finance team, supporting senior decision-making while mentoring junior accountants and strengthening internal controls.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain general ledger integrity and deliver month-end and year-end financial reporting across multiple entities.
- Ensure compliance with IFRS, statutory and internal reporting requirements, including IFRS 16.
- Prepare and lodge BAS, PAYG and FBT reporting and support provision and subsidiary financial statements.
- Coordinate and support external audits across Australia, Singapore and Vietnam, acting as a key liaison with auditors and group stakeholders.
- Provide accurate, timely financial insights to support management reporting and decision-making.
- Mentor and support direct reports and act as delegate for the Financial Reporting Manager when required.
- Contribute to budgeting, strengthen internal controls and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support environmental and sustainability reporting requirements.
About You
You are a technically confident, detail-focused accounting professional with strong judgement and a continuous improvement mindset. You bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with CA or CPA qualification.
- 5+ years’ experience in a commercial or chartered environment (Big 4 highly regarded).
- Strong technical accounting capability, including IFRS and multi-entity reporting.
- Proven experience delivering month-end, year-end and audit processes.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems.
- The ability to mentor others and step into a senior leadership role.
Why Join William Adams
- A senior, trusted role within a large, complex and well-established organisation.
- Exposure to group reporting, international entities and external audits.
- A culture that values quality, integrity and continuous improvement.
- Opportunities to influence systems, controls and reporting practices.
- Long-term stability and career development with a respected Australian brand.
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Will Nichols at wnichols@sharpandcarter.com.au
