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Senior Financial Accountant

Lismore Temporary AU$140,000 - AU$150,000 per year View Job Description
This is a high-impact position where you will take ownership of financial reporting, compliance and balance sheet integrity, while acting as a trusted support to the Director of Finance. The environment is complex and deadline-driven, making it well suited to someone who enjoys both technical accounting and improving how things are done.
  • Take owenership of the accounting function
  • Supportive and inclusive culture

About Our Client

Michael Page is proud to be partnering exclusively with a large, well-established organisation operating within a complex, multi-entity environment. With a broad footprint across the region, the business has built a strong reputation for stability, scale, and long-term growth, underpinned by a structured and highly regulated operating model.

Job Description

You'll sit at the centre of the finance team, working closely with business partners and operational teams to ensure the numbers are accurate, compliant and delivered on time.

  • You will lead the preparation and review of monthly and year-end financial reporting, ensuring outputs are accurate, timely and meaningful. This includes handling complex journals, provisions, and reconciliations, as well as analysing results and highlighting key movements.
  • You'll take ownership of the balance sheet and general ledger, ensuring the integrity of key areas such as fixed assets, work in progress and accruals.
  • You will also oversee tax and payroll accounting obligations, including BAS, FBT and statutory returns, making sure everything is compliant and delivered to deadline.
  • A key part of the role is managing audit requirements - acting as a primary contact point and ensuring audits run smoothly from start to finish.
  • Beyond core reporting, you'll contribute to ongoing improvement across the finance function, identifying opportunities to streamline processes, improve systems and reduce manual effort.

The Successful Applicant

You're a technically strong accountant who takes pride in getting things right and is comfortable operating in a structured, compliance-heavy environment.

You're confident owning deliverables, working to deadlines, and partnering with stakeholders across the business.

Ideally, you'll bring:

  • CA/CPA qualification
  • Around 5+ years' experience in financial accounting or reporting
  • Strong understanding of accounting standards, tax and audit
  • Experience working in a multi-entity or complex environment
  • Exposure to ERP systems (e.g. TechnologyOne, SAP, Oracle)
  • Advanced Excel capability

What's on Offer

  • Broad, end-to-end exposure across finance
  • Clear pathway into a Finance Manager or Financial Controller role
  • Opportunity to operate as a 2IC in a well-structured team
  • Stable, well-established organisation
  • Flexible working arrangements



Contact
Aj Bhatia
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7031345
Phone number
+61 403 184 201

Job summary

Function
Accounting & Finance
Specialisation
Financial Accounting
Industry
Financial Services
Location
Lismore
Job Type
Temporary
Consultant name
Aj Bhatia
Consultant phone
+61 403 184 201
Job Reference
JN-062026-7031345

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. PageGroup acknowledge and pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the land we operate on.