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Senior Financial Accountant

Brisbane Permanent View Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong Senior Financial Accountant to join a rapidly growing Australian business backed by a global organisation. You'll play a key role in financial reporting, compliance, and continuous improvement while partnering with stakeholders across the business to support its ongoing growth and success.
  • Join a business on an exciting growth journey
  • Enjoy a collaborative culture with exceptional staff tenure

About Our Client

This is an opportunity to join a successful and rapidly growing business that is investing heavily in its people, systems and future. As part of a well-established global group, our Australian operations continue to expand, creating exciting opportunities for finance professionals who want to make a genuine impact.\

We're looking for a Senior Financial Accountant who enjoys getting into the detail, takes ownership, and wants to play a key role in supporting a growing business through its next phase. You'll work alongside an experienced and collaborative finance team where people stay because they're genuinely valued, supported and given the opportunity to develop.

The team has exceptional tenure-a reflection of the positive culture, approachable leadership and rewarding work environment we've built. If you're looking for a role where your contribution matters and your career can continue to grow, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Description

You'll take ownership of a broad portfolio of financial accounting responsibilities, combining technical accounting, statutory reporting, taxation, compliance and business partnering. You'll also play an important role in finance transformation initiatives as the business continues to invest in improving systems and processes.

  • Lead the month-end, quarter-end and year-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
  • Prepare statutory and management reporting, including consolidated financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliations and external audit coordination.
  • Manage cash flow, treasury activities and key financial accounting processes.
  • Ensure compliance with Australian taxation, statutory and regulatory reporting requirements.
  • Oversee core financial operations, including general ledger integrity, working capital and selected accounting functions.
  • Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, systems and internal controls, identifying opportunities to increase efficiency and automation.
  • Support finance transformation initiatives, ERP enhancements and other business improvement projects.
  • Partner with internal stakeholders and collaborate with external auditors, advisors and regulatory bodies to support the ongoing success of the finance function.



The Successful Applicant

You're someone who enjoys solving problems, improving processes and taking ownership of your work. You have strong technical accounting skills, love working in a collaborative environment and thrive in businesses that are evolving and growing.

You'll also bring:

  • CPA or CA qualification (or near)
  • At least 5 years' experience in financial accounting or a similar role.
  • Strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and taxation legislation.
  • Experience preparing statutory financial statements and consolidated reporting.
  • Experience with ERP systems
  • Medium- advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical capability.
  • The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • A proactive, hands-on approach with a genuine sense of accountability.

What's on Offer

This is more than just another accounting role.

You'll be joining a business that is growing strongly, investing in its future and creating opportunities for its people. As part of a global organisation, you'll gain exposure to international reporting and best practice while working within a local team that is collaborative, supportive and genuinely enjoys working together.

We offer:

  • A stable, growing business with an exciting future.
  • A finance team with outstanding tenure and a supportive culture.
  • Exposure to interesting technical accounting, projects and business improvement initiatives.
  • Opportunities to influence change and continuously improve finance processes.
  • Career development and progression as the business continues to grow.
  • A workplace where your ideas are valued and your contribution is recognised.
Contact
Aj Bhatia
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7063610
Phone number
+61 403 184 201

Job summary

Function
Accounting & Finance
Specialisation
Financial Accounting
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Brisbane
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Aj Bhatia
Consultant phone
+61 403 184 201
Job Reference
JN-072026-7063610

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.