About your recent Employer!This global organisation is a well-established leader in its sector, with a strong presence across the Asia-Pacific region. Known for its commitment to innovation, compliance, and continuous improvement, the company supports a high-performing and collaborative culture where employees are empowered to grow. With robust systems and a clear strategic vision, this business offers a stable platform for finance professionals looking to build a long-term career.

About your new Role!

Reporting to an experienced Finance Manager, this is a broad Senior Accountant position that combines technical financial accounting with genuine commercial exposure. You'll take ownership of the month-end process, statutory compliance and management reporting activities, while also leading process improvement initiatives and supporting decision-making across the wider business.

Managing one direct report, this role offers the opportunity to step into a visible position where you'll work closely with operational stakeholders and senior leadership. With clear succession planning in place, there are genuine opportunities to progress into a Finance Manager position or move into a commercial finance role within another division of the business.

Key responsibilities include

- Ownership of the month-end and year-end close process
- Preparation of monthly management reports and balance sheet reconciliations
- Preparation of annual financial statements and statutory compliance requirements
- Management of BAS, FBT, payroll tax and other taxation obligations
- Liaison with external auditors, tax advisors and finance partners
- Budgeting, forecasting and cash flow support
- Business partnering with operational teams to provide financial insights




- Driving finance process improvements, controls and reporting efficiencies
- Leadership and development of one Accounts Payable team member

About You! To be successful in this role, you will be a technically strong accountant who enjoys building relationships across the business and identifying opportunities to improve processes.

You will ideally bring

- CA or CPA qualification (or nearing completion)
- 5+ years' experience within Accounting roles
- Experience within FMCG, manufacturing, consumer goods or another product-based environment
- Strong technical accounting, statutory reporting and compliance experience
- Experience preparing management reports, budgets and forecasts
- Advanced ERP systems and Excel capability
- A proactive mindset with a genuine passion for continuous improvement
- Strong communication skills and the confidence to partner with stakeholders across the business
- An inquisitive approach with a willingness to learn and contribute beyond your core responsibilities

What's in it for You?

- $125,000 - $135,000 + Super + Bonus
- Hybrid working arrangement with 2 days per week from home
- Clear and genuine career progression into Finance Manager or Commercial Finance
- Supportive leadership who will invest in your development
- Collaborative, high-performing team with an excellent culture
- Broad role offering both technical and commercial exposure
- Easy-to-access office location close to public transport
- Stable global business with strong growth and long-term career opportunities

If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact, continue developing your career and be recognised for your contribution, we'd love to hear from you. APPLY NOWor contact Declan Stacey at West Recruitment for a confidential discussion. #SCR-declan-stacey

📌 Senior Accountant (Sydney)
🏢 West Recruitment
📍 Sydney