Location: Melbourne CBD fringes
Industry: Financial Services
Employment Type: Full-time
Our client is a fast-growing Financial Services organisation experiencing significant expansion and transformation. With a strong focus on excellence, innovation and client service, they are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join their high-performing Finance team in Melbourne's CBD.
The Senior Accountant will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting month-end processes, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements. This role is ideal for a technically strong accounting professional who enjoys working in a dynamic, growth-driven environment.
Complete monthly accounting transactions, reconciliations, and month-end tasks on time.
Maintain an accurate and reliable general ledger.
Lead the preparation of statutory financial statements.
Act as the main contact for external auditors and manage audit requirements.
Prepare and submit APRA returns, BAS, payroll tax, FBT, and other compliance reporting within required deadlines.
Support the preparation of monthly and end-of-period reports for Executives and the Board.
Analyse financial performance, key KPIs, and variances to budget/forecast.
Provide accurate, timely insights to support decision-making.
Partner with stakeholders to support financial performance and delivery of targets.
Contribute to budgeting and forecasting cycles.
Develop and maintain financial models, ensuring accurate assumptions and business inputs.
Ensure budgets and forecasts are accurately reflected in financial systems.
Monitor compliance with the organisation's investment policy.
Assist with weekly and quarterly liquidity and investment reporting.
Support effective cash flow and investment management.
Identify and implement improvements across financial and management accounting processes.
Lead or support automation and reporting enhancement initiatives.
Drive efficiency across financial operations.
Coach and mentor junior team members.
Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
CA/CPA qualified (or near completion).
4-6+ years' experience in accounting roles, ideally within Financial Services or complex commercial environments.
Strong technical accounting knowledge with experience in statutory reporting.
Highly proficient in Excel and experience with modern financial systems/ERPs.
Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced and growing organisation.
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
