Financial Accountant supporting month-end, reporting and commercial finance within an established and growing Australian manufacturing business.
Join an established Australian manufacturer with continued growth and investment
Hands-on role with broad exposure across reporting, compliance & operations
Dandenong South location with flexible working and career development
About the Company
Quinn Allan is working with an established Australian manufacturing business experiencing a period of continued growth and investment.
The organisation has built a strong position within its market and is continuing to evolve its operations, systems and processes.
With a practical and collaborative culture, employees are encouraged to take ownership, challenge the status quo and contribute to the ongoing success of the business.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable organisation while being part of a finance function that is continuing to develop and improve.
About the Position
The Financial Accountant will take responsibility for a broad range of financial accounting activities, supporting the accuracy and timeliness of the organisation's financial information.
With exposure across month-end, balance sheet reconciliations, statutory requirements, payroll accounting, forecasting and financial reporting, this role offers variety and the opportunity to work closely with stakeholders across the business.
You will also play an active role in identifying opportunities to improve processes and systems, making this an ideal position for an accountant who enjoys being hands-on and wants to have a tangible impact beyond the numbers.
Duties
Manage the month-end close process and coordinate key reporting deadlines
Complete and review balance sheet reconciliations, including intercompany accounts and overheads
Oversee the integrity of the general ledger, chart of accounts and associated master data




Maintain the fixed asset register and ensure accounting records remain accurate and up to date
Prepare monthly IAS and BAS obligations across the relevant entities
Coordinate the annual FBT return and assist with other statutory requirements
Process monthly payroll journals, accruals and associated accounting entries
Assist with monthly and annual financial statement preparation
Partner with managers on budgeting, forecasting and monitoring business performance
Analyse costs and financial information, highlighting potential risks and opportunities
Work with external auditors, financial institutions and other regulatory stakeholders
Identify opportunities to streamline finance processes and improve systems
Provide support across the wider Finance function and contribute to ad hoc projects
About You
You will be an experienced Financial Accountant who enjoys variety and is comfortable working across both the detail and the broader commercial picture.
This role will suit someone who is naturally curious, takes accountability for their work and enjoys working with people outside of Finance.
You'll be confident managing competing priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
You will have:
CA or CPA qualification
Previous experience in a Financial Accountant or comparable accounting position
Industry experience, with manufacturing or FMCG experience highly regarded
Strong technical accounting knowledge and an understanding of month-end processes
Experience across reconciliations, financial reporting and statutory compliance
Strong Excel capability and confidence working across accounting systems
SAP Business One experience would be advantageous, although not essential
Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills
Solid communication skills and the ability to work effectively with non-finance stakeholders
A practical, proactive approach and willingness to get involved across the business
An interest in improving processes, systems and ways of working
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📌 Financial Accountant (Melbourne)
🏢 Quinn Allan
📍 Melbourne