Senior Financial Accountant

Michael Page · Brisbane QLD 4000 · Full time
Posted 8d ago

Senior Financial Accountant

Michael Page
$100k - $130k
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Lead a finance team and manage month-end close activities.
  • Prepare and review financial reports and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
  • Drive process improvements and support business performance through financial analysis.

  • Lead a team and take ownership

About Our Client

Michael Page has exclusively partnered with a highly regarded global organisation operating within a prestigious sector. Renowned for its commitment to excellence, innovation and long-term success, the business has built a strong reputation both locally and internationally. With a collaborative culture and a focus on high standards, this is an environment where talented professionals are valued, supported and given the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution.

Job Description

  • Ownership of month-end close activities including journals, accruals and reconciliations
  • Preparation and review of monthly management accounts and financial reports
  • Maintaining the integrity of the general ledger and balance sheet
  • Preparing quarterly reporting packs and supporting group reporting obligations
  • Managing statutory compliance including BAS, FBT, tax and audit requirements
  • Coordinating external audits and year-end reporting processes
  • Assisting with budgeting, forecasting and cash flow reporting
  • Providing financial analysis and insights to support business performance
  • Driving process improvement initiatives and strengthening internal controls
  • Supporting and mentoring a small finance team
  • Building strong relationships with operational leaders and key stakeholders across the business

The Successful Applicant

  • CA or CPA qualification
  • 5+ years' experience in a Senior Financial Accountant, Financial Accountant, Group Accountant or similar role
  • Strong financial reporting and month-end accounting experience
  • Experience with audit, tax and statutory compliance requirements
  • Excellent reconciliation and balance sheet management skills
  • Excel skills and exposure to ERP systems
  • Experience working within multi-entity or complex business environments
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to partner with both finance and operational stakeholders
  • Previous team leadership, mentoring or supervisory experience is desirable

What's on Offer

  • Broad and varied role with a mix of Financial Accounting and Management Accounting responsibilities
  • Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership
  • Hands-on involvement across reporting, compliance and business performance
  • Stable and supportive team environment
  • Genuine opportunity to make an impact and drive improvements
  • Competitive salary package
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Skills

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AuditingBalance sheet managementCaCpaErp systemsFinancial analysisFinancial modellingFinancial reportingLeadershipMentoringMicrosoft excelMonth-end accountingReconciliationStakeholder managementStatutory complianceTaxTeam management

Perks & benefits

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Competitive salary packageGenuine opportunity to make an impact and drive improvementsOpportunity to work closely with senior leadership

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