Job Description
Are you wanting to work for an organisation that values their people, invests in communities and has a commitment to our environment? Do you share a passion for maintaining a continual focus on Making a Difference with Real Care to customers and employees? If this sounds like you, then we have your next opportunity.
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Join a nationally recognised brand and play a key role in delivering high-quality financial reporting and supporting a major transformation journey.
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We're looking for an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to join O'Brien on a 12-month fixed-term contract, partnering across Finance and the business to drive accuracy, insights, and continuous improvement.
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About the Role
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Reporting into the Finance leadership team, you will take ownership of key financial reporting processes while supporting a large-scale IT transformation.
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This is a hands-on role where you'll balance technical accounting, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership.
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Key Responsibilities
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Lead the preparation of statutory accounts, year-end audit, and tax compliance (income tax & FBT)
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Support and strengthen the financial control framework during an ongoing IT transformation
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Perform month-end close, including balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis
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Own and deliver accurate balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring timely resolution of discrepancies
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Partner with stakeholders to drive accurate accruals and month-end outcomes
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Prepare and analyse the 14-week rolling cash flow forecast
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Take ownership of the stock accounting process, including forecasting and variance analysis
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Collaborate across Finance, including AP, AR, commercial teams, and branches
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Mentor and support a small team (1 Accountant, 2 Assistant Accountants)
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Drive process improvements and best practice financial discipline across divisions
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Why Join O'Brien?
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Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
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Be part of a well-known,



growing organisation backed by Belron
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Work on a major transformation project with real impact
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Access learning, development, and career progression opportunities
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Enjoy employee benefits, discounts, and recognition programs
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Participate in community and volunteering initiatives
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About You
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You're a technically strong accountant who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative workplace and enjoys improving systems and processes.
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Key Requirements
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Degree in Accounting, Commerce, or related discipline
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5+ years' experience in a similar financial accounting role
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Strong understanding of financial reporting, controls, and compliance
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Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities
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Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
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Strong analytical mindset with a proactive, solutions‐focused approach
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Why This Role Stands Out
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Exposure to transformation and system improvements
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Opportunity to mentor and influence a finance team
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High visibility role with broad stakeholder engagement
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Make a tangible impact on reporting, controls, and business performance
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At O'Brien, we put our customer at the heart of everything that we do, serving more than 360,000 Customers each year, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. O'Brien is also part of Belron, worldwide leader in vehicle glass repair, replacement and recalibration services, operating in 40 countries across 6 continents
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Agencies: O'Brien does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach from recruiting agencies. Absent a signed agreement and approval from O'Brien to submit candidates to a specific requisition, we will not approve payment to any third party.
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📌 Senior Financial Accountant (New South Wales)
🏢 O'Brien Glass Industries
📍 New South Wales