Senior Financial Accountant

The Organisation

With operations spanning Australia and New Zealand, this organisation manages a diverse portfolio of assets and works closely with a broad range of commercial and operational stakeholders.

The finance function plays an important role in supporting the day to day performance of the business, combining financial control, reporting and analysis with direct involvement in operational matters.

An opportunity is now available for a Senior Financial Accountant to join the Brisbane CBD team, taking responsibility for key reporting deliverables while overseeing a small team of accountants.

The Role

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you'll have responsibility for the financial accounting and reporting of a portfolio of operations, alongside broader corporate accounting requirements.

This position offers a good balance between technical accounting, people management and stakeholder engagement. You'll oversee the quality of financial information, provide guidance to your team and work closely with operational leaders to ensure they have a clear understanding of financial performance.

Key responsibilities include

• Overseeing monthly financial reporting, including P&L statements, balance sheets and cashflow reporting
• Reviewing month-end reconciliations, journals and supporting schedules
• Managing financial reporting requirements across multiple entities and business units
• Reviewing financial performance against budgets and forecasts, including variance commentary
• Working with operational managers to review financial results and identify areas requiring attention
• Supporting annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes
• Coordinating audit requirements and assisting with statutory financial statements
• Overseeing tax and compliance obligations, including BAS, GST and FBT
• Reviewing payroll-related accounting, debtor balances and other corporate finance activities
• Providing financial analysis and information for senior management and Board reporting
• Leading, mentoring and developing a small accounting team
• Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting and internal controls
• About you
• You'll be a technically capable accountant who is ready to take ownership of a broader finance function while continuing to develop your leadership experience.
• The role requires someone who can confidently review financial information, manage reporting deadlines and build effective relationships with both finance and operational stakeholders.

You'll ideally bring

CA/CPA qualification with at least four years' accounting experience

A background in financial accounting, senior accounting or a similar position

Strong experience preparing and reviewing financial statements across multiple entities

Sound knowledge of month-end, balance sheet reconciliations and statutory requirements

Experience with budgeting, forecasting and financial performance analysis

Previous experience supervising, mentoring or reviewing the work of junior accountants

Strong Excel skills and confidence working with accounting systems

Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain financial information to non-finance stakeholders

An organised and proactive approach to managing competing priorities

An interest in improving processes and developing more effective ways of working

Candidates making their first move from professional services will also be considered, particularly those with relevant multi-entity accounting experience and exposure to supervising junior staff.

On Offer

Senior accounting position with genuine team leadership responsibilities

Brisbane CBD location with hybrid working arrangements

Exposure to both corporate and operational accounting

Work closely with the Finance Manager and senior operational stakeholders

Opportunity to manage and develop a team of accountants

Variety across reporting, compliance, financial analysis and process improvement

* Supportive finance environment with longer-term career development opportunities

Apply Now

If you have any further questions, feel free to contact Jani Peut in the Perigon Group Brisbane Office on 0401 295 585 or email [email protected] or apply now by clicking on the button below.