About the Role Acclime is seeking a Financial Accountant to join our Melbourne team, supporting a portfolio of clients within our outsourced finance function and adding depth alongside our internal finance team. This role focuses on owning the month-end close process, ensuring financial data is accurate, complete and ready for reporting, while overseeing the delivery of day-to-day bookkeeping through junior and offshore team members. You will act as the link between transactional finance and reporting, taking ownership of financial integrity and providing transparent, practical insights to clients and internal stakeholders.

While the role is primarily review and oversight focused, you will be comfortable being hands-on where required, particularly during onboarding, clean-ups or transition periods. What you will be doing? Month-End Close

Own the end-to-end month-end process

Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, journals and adjustments (including accruals, prepayments, loans and provisions)

Prepare monthly management accounts and reporting packs, including P&L; variance analysis against budget/forecast

Provide clear, practical commentary on key movements, risks and issues to finance leadership Business Partnering

Partner with department leads on performance, queries and variance explanations

Support budgeting and forecasting cycles with accurate, timely inputs

Translate financial data into practical insight for non-finance stakeholders across the business Team Coordination & Review

Review and direct work completed by junior or offshore team members

Provide feedback and maintain high-quality standards

Drive efficient workflows and support delegation of transactional work where appropriate

Act as a second point of senior review alongside the Senior Financial Accountant,



providing coverage and continuity across the team Reporting & Compliance

Support preparation of statutory accounts and coordination with external auditors and tax advisors

Ensure financial records are maintained in line with Australian accounting standards and internal controls Hands-On Support

Support process improvements and system enhancements

Support clean-ups, transitions and process documentation as the finance function scales What are we looking for? Essential

5+ years’ experience in accounting role within an internal finance function A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field.

Strong experience owning month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations end-to-end

Strong understanding of accounting principles, practices and procedures.

Advanced Xero and strong Excel skills

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

High attention to detail and strong ownership mindset Desirable

CA/CPA (completed or in progress)

Experience in a medium-sized business or within a broader corporate finance team

Exposure to multi-entity, group consolidation or listed-entity reporting environments

Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting or FP&A; processes

Experience in a multinational or cross-cultural work environment

Experience working with offshore teams

Exposure to multi-entity or listed-entity reporting environments What makes this role a winner:

Melbourne-based with flexible working

Collaborative, high-performing team

Career growth opportunities

Professional membership support

Additional leave including Birthday Leave and Wellness Day We recognise that great candidates don’t always meet every requirement. If you are adaptable, a strong problem solver and comfortable working in a dynamic client environment, we encourage you to apply.

📌 Financial Accountant (Melbourne)
🏢 Acclime
📍 Melbourne