Sharp & Carter is partnering with a well-established, national manufacturer and wholesaler of building and construction products to recruit an experienced Senior Accountant. Our client operates across multiple states with a strong market position in its category, and offers genuine scale, structure and career development within a busy finance function.
The Role
Reporting to the Finance Director, this is a hands-on Senior Accountant role with primary responsibility for financial accounting integrity across the business, including month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, inventory accounting and audit preparation. It's a great opportunity for a technically strong accountant to step into a senior, commercially focused position with genuine breadth and visibility.
Key responsibilities include:
- Taking ownership of the integrity and accuracy of the general ledger, including preparation and review of journals, accruals and balance sheet reconciliations
- Coordinating the month-end close process, including preparation and review of management accounts and detailed P&L and balance sheet analysis
- Maintaining oversight of inventory accounting and stock adjustments
- Managing the fixed asset register, including additions, disposals, depreciation and capital expenditure reporting
- Overseeing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable reconciliations and supporting working capital reporting
- Reviewing bank reconciliations, cash flow reporting and foreign currency transactions
- Coordinating BAS/GST preparation, FBT and payroll tax reconciliations and other statutory compliance requirements
- Reviewing payroll accounting and employee entitlement provisions
- Acting as a key Finance contact for external audit and coordinating year-end reconciliations and workpapers
- Identifying and driving process improvement, automation and systems initiatives across the Finance function
- Reviewing the work of, and providing guidance and development to, an Assistant Accountant and other Finance team members
About You
- Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline
- CPA or CA qualified, or progressing
- Demonstrated experience in a Senior Accountant, Financial Accountant or Management Accountant role
- Strong experience with month-end accounting, general ledger management and balance sheet reconciliations
- Experience within wholesale distribution, importing, manufacturing or another inventory-intensive business highly regarded
- Solid understanding of inventory and cost accounting, fixed assets, GST/BAS and payroll accounting
- Advanced Excel skills and strong ERP/financial systems capability
- Experience preparing audit workpapers and liaising with external auditors
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the confidence to investigate and challenge unusual transactions
- Prior experience reviewing or supervising junior accounting staff advantageous
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate financial information for non-Finance stakeholders
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary package reflective of experience
- A genuinely broad, senior finance role with strong exposure to the Finance Director and Executive team
- Career development within a large, stable and growing organisation
- The opportunity to make a real impact on process improvement and systems within a busy finance function
For a confidential discussion, please apply now or reach out directly to jhaynes@sharpandcarter.com.au
