Senior Accountant

Aspect Personnel · Melbourne VIC 3000 · Full time
Posted 7d ago

Senior Accountant

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~$120k - $130k(Estimated)
$120,000 - $130,000
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Prepare and analyse financial statements, manage month- and year-end close, reconciliations, cashflow reporting and forecasting, and support budgets.
  • Lead and develop three direct reports while maintaining financial controls and compliance across the finance function.
  • Support inventory control and manufacturing cost analysis, and contribute financial insights to business and production performance.

The role
Our client, a growing and evolving manufacturing business, is seeking an experienced, hands-on Senior Accountant to join their established finance team. You’ll play a key role in month-end reporting, reconciliations, cashflow, compliance and financial analysis, while leading three direct reports and helping improve finance processes across the business. The ideal candidate will have manufacturing experience and either a background leading a team or a genuine passion for leadership.

Key Responsibilities  

  • Preparing and analysing financial statements
  • Managing month-end and year-end close, ensuring timely and accurate reporting
  • Leading, mentoring and coaching three direct reports, and supporting the wider finance team
  • Maintaining strong financial controls and compliance across finance processes
  • Supporting inventory control and manufacturing cost analysis, with insights on production and business performance
  • Managing key reconciliations, cashflow reporting and forecasting
  • Assisting with budgets and forecasts to support financial planning

Key Requirements 

  • CPA or CA qualification is essential
  • Previous experience within the manufacturing industry
  • Previous experience leading a team, or a genuine passion for leading and developing others
  • Strong knowledge of Australian accounting standards and tax regulations
  • Advanced Excel skills and confidence working across accounting and ERP systems
  • Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work to tight deadlines
  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative, mentoring approach

To apply for the role please send your CV via the link.

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Skills

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Account reconciliationsAccounting systemsAttention to detailAustralian accounting standardsAustralian tax regulationsBudgettingCashflow forecastingCashflow reportingCoachingCollaborativeDeadline managementErp systemsExcellent communication skillsFinancial analysisFinancial complianceFinancial controlsFinancial reportingFinancial statement analysisFinancial statement preparationForecastingInventory controlManufacturingManufacturing cost analysisMicrosoft excelMonth-end closeTeam leadershipYear-end close

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Ca qualificationCpa qualification

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