The Company
Sharp & Carter is partnering with a well-established, privately-owned business based in Melbourne's South East to recruit an experienced Company Accountant. Our client is a boutique operation with a strong reputation in its sector and a finance function that offers genuine breadth for someone ready to take the next step in their career.
The Role
Based in the South East, this is a newly created opportunity offering excellent exposure across financial accounting, management reporting, commercial analysis, statutory compliance and business improvement initiatives. In a smaller, close-knit team, you'll get far closer to the numbers and the decision-making than you would in a larger corporate finance function. This role would suit a technically strong accountant currently working within a boutique or private client Chartered Accounting environment, looking to make their first move into a commercial setting.
Key responsibilities include:
Overseeing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, strong internal controls and resolution of complex queries
Preparing month-end journals, reconciliations and financial reporting outputs, ensuring the integrity of the general ledger and compliance with reporting deadlines
Producing management reports, budgets, forecasts, variance analysis and performance insights to support business decision-making
Monitoring revenue, costs,



margins and overall financial performance across the business
Supporting compliance with internal controls, policies and financial governance frameworks
Identifying and implementing process improvements, automation opportunities and cost-saving initiatives within the finance function
Contributing to systems and process improvement projects as the finance function continues to evolve
Assisting with statutory reporting, external audits and taxation requirements, including GST, BAS, FBT and Payroll Tax obligations
Building effective relationships across the business and supporting the broader finance team as required
About You
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Commerce
CA qualified, or well progressed towards completion
Currently based within a smaller, private client-focused Chartered Accounting firm, with solid exposure to high-net-worth individuals and their business structures
Ready to make a first move from practice into a commercial environment
Strong technical accounting, reporting and reconciliation skills
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, with the ability to pick up ERP systems quickly
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across a business
A proactive, detail-oriented approach with a genuine interest in process improvement
Client details will be shared with shortlisted candidates.
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📌 Company Accountant - South East Suburbs (Melbourne)
🏢 Agrifutures
📍 Melbourne