Senior Financial Accountant | Second-Time Mover Suited

Preston Permanent Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
Take ownership of financial reporting, compliance, budgeting and audit activities. Contribute to continuous improvements within a household name.
  • Go beyond traditional month-end in a commercial accounting environment.
  • Work closely with C-Suite to drive genuine process improvement.

About Our Client

Our client is an Australian retail/wholesaler.

Job Description

  • Prepare accurate monthly management accounts, including profit and loss statements, balance sheet reconciliations and supporting financial reports, ensuring deadlines are consistently achieved
  • Take ownership of month-end reporting activities, providing detailed financial analysis and insights to support effective business decision-making
  • Coordinate and consolidate budgeting activities across the organisation, including operating expenditure, headcount planning, capital expenditure forecasts and board reporting packs
  • Manage key compliance obligations including BAS, FBT, payroll tax, WorkCover, ABS reporting and other statutory requirements, ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulatory deadlines
  • Support the preparation of statutory financial statements, income tax requirements and year-end reporting obligations in partnership with external advisors and internal stakeholders
  • Play a key role in the external audit process, preparing audit schedules, responding to auditor queries and ensuring all necessary documentation is provided in a timely manner
  • Oversee and review payroll-related reporting, acting as a key finance contact for payroll matters while ensuring the accuracy of personnel and headcount reporting
  • Partner with operational and commercial stakeholders across the business to provide ad hoc analysis, financial insights and support for business improvement initiatives and projects
  • Identify and implement process improvements across financial accounting procedures, systems and controls to enhance efficiency, compliance and overall business performance

The Successful Applicant

  • CA or CPA qualified, with a tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
  • Demonstrated experience within a Senior Financial Accountant, Financial Accountant or equivalent position, ideally with exposure to complex month-end and year-end reporting requirements
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge, including financial reporting standards, statutory compliance, tax obligations and audit management
  • Strong systems knowledge and capability, with capacity to adapt and learn as required
  • Likely a high-performing first or second mover from chartered accounting looking to further develop within a commercially focused industry environment, or an experienced industry accountant seeking broader responsibilities
  • Advanced Excel skills with the ability to manipulate large data sets, produce meaningful financial analysis and improve reporting processes
  • Exposure to inventory management and optimisation would be ideal
  • Proven experience managing budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities, with the commercial acumen to translate financial results into business insights
  • A proactive and detail-oriented professional who can work autonomously, build strong stakeholder relationships and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment while maintaining a continuous improvement mindset

What's on Offer

  • Attractive salary package of $120,000-$130,000 + superannuation.
  • Close partnering with C-Suite and operations
  • Variety beyond traditional accounting
  • Permanent, full-time position in Northern Suburbs.
  • WFH flexibility
Contact
Cale Heagney
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7113983
Phone number

Job summary

Function
Accounting & Finance
Specialisation
Financial Accounting
Industry
Retail
Location
Preston
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Cale Heagney
Consultant phone
Job Reference
JN-092026-7113983
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Michael Page acknowledge and pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the land we operate on.