Our client is a large and well-established Australian business with a national footprint and a high-performing finance function, recognised as a leader within its industry.
The business offers strong mentorship, broad exposure, and genuine long-term career development opportunities for ambitious finance professionals.
The Role
Reporting to senior leadership within the National Finance team, the Senior Financial Accountant will play a key role across financial reporting, compliance, budgeting, and operational finance support.
This position will suit someone who enjoys operating in a broad and hands-on accounting role, while partnering closely with stakeholders across the business to provide financial insights and support decision-making.
Responsibilities
- Lead month-end financial accounting processes, including preparation of financial statements and reporting
- Support year-end reporting requirements, including tax return preparation and audit processes
- Partner with stakeholders across the business to provide financial insights and compliance support
- Act as an escalation point across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and Credit functions
- Support BAS, FBT, indirect tax, and broader statutory compliance requirements
- Assist with annual budgeting and KPI reporting processes
- Monitor debtor compliance and reporting across the business
- Deliver financial analysis and reporting to support operational and commercial decision-making
- Support annual insurance and regulatory reporting processes
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across finance operations and reporting processes
- Strong technical financial accounting capability with experience across month-end and statutory reporting
- Confident communicator with the ability to influence and partner with a broad stakeholder group
- Previous exposure across broader finance functions including AP, AR, Payroll, or Credit highly regarded
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage high-volume workloads
- Hands-on and adaptable approach within a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce
- CA / CPA qualified
- 5+ years’ experience within financial accounting or broader finance roles
- Advanced Excel capability and strong systems exposure
- Experience within professional services or complex multi-stakeholder environments highly regarded
To apply online, click the link below. For further information, contact Alex Cox at: acox@sharpandcarter.com.au
