Company Accountant / Senior Accountant Wodonga

Broad Accountant role with reporting, analysis and leadership exposure.

Your new company:
An established and growing Australian business is seeking an experienced Accountant to join its leadership support team. Operating in a project-driven environment, the organisation has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality outcomes to clients across multiple sectors. Known for its practical, values-led culture, the business offers a collaborative environment where employees are trusted to make an impact and contribute to continuous improvement.

Your new role:Reporting directly to senior management, this is a hands-on Accountant position with responsibility for the day-to-day financial management of the business.
You will play a key role in providing accurate financial information, maintaining strong financial controls and supporting commercial decision-making across the organisation.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparation of monthly management reports and financial statements
• Budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management
• General ledger maintenance, reconciliations and month-end processes
• Oversight of accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
• Payroll review and compliance support
• Project costing, profitability reporting and financial analysis
• Preparation of statutory reporting requirements including BAS and GST
• Liaising with external accountants, auditors and professional advisers
• Driving process improvements and strengthening financial controls
• Supporting operational leaders with reporting and commercial insights

What you'll need to succeed:
To be considered for this opportunity, you will possess:

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
• Proven experience in a broad accounting role
• Strong financial reporting and management accounting capability
• Experience preparing budgets, forecasts and cash flow reports
• Advanced knowledge of Xero
• Sound understanding of payroll, GST, BAS and statutory compliance requirements
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with stakeholders across the business

CA or CPA qualifications, or progress towards completion, will be highly regarded. Experience within a project-based, contracting, construction, engineering or industrial environment will also be advantageous.

What you'll get in return:
This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and growing organisation in a role offering genuine breadth and visibility.
You will enjoy:

• Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making
• A broad and varied accounting role with commercial involvement
• The opportunity to improve systems, processes and reporting practices
• A supportive and down-to-earth team culture
• Long-term career growth within a successful Australian business

What you need to do now:
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or email Hays Business Director Finance Adam Swinton at adam.swinton@hays.com.au.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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