- Go beyond traditional month-end in a commercial accounting environment.

- Work closely with C-Suite to drive genuine process improvement.

About Our Client

Our client is an Australian retail/wholesaler.

- Prepare accurate monthly management accounts, including profit and loss statements, balance sheet reconciliations and supporting financial reports, ensuring deadlines are consistently achieved

- Take ownership of month-end reporting activities, providing detailed financial analysis and insights to support effective business decision-making

- Coordinate and consolidate budgeting activities across the organisation, including operating expenditure, headcount planning, capital expenditure forecasts and board reporting packs

- Manage key compliance obligations including BAS, FBT, payroll tax, WorkCover, ABS reporting and other statutory requirements, ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulatory deadlines

- Support the preparation of statutory financial statements, income tax requirements and year-end reporting obligations in partnership with external advisors and internal stakeholders

- Play a key role in the external audit process, preparing audit schedules, responding to auditor queries and ensuring all necessary documentation is provided in a timely manner

- Oversee and review payroll-related reporting, acting as a key finance contact for payroll matters while ensuring the accuracy of personnel and headcount reporting

- Partner with operational and commercial stakeholders across the business to provide ad hoc analysis, financial insights and support for business improvement initiatives and projects

- Identify and implement process improvements across financial accounting procedures,



systems and controls to enhance efficiency, compliance and overall business performance

The Successful Applicant

- CA or CPA qualified, with a tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline

- Demonstrated experience within a Senior Financial Accountant, Financial Accountant or equivalent position, ideally with exposure to complex month-end and year-end reporting requirements

- Strong technical accounting knowledge, including financial reporting standards, statutory compliance, tax obligations and audit management

- Strong systems knowledge and capability, with capacity to adapt and learn as required

- Likely a high-performing first or second mover from chartered accounting looking to further develop within a commercially focused industry environment, or an experienced industry accountant seeking broader responsibilities

- Advanced Excel skills with the ability to manipulate large data sets, produce meaningful financial analysis and improve reporting processes

- Exposure to inventory management and optimisation would be ideal

- Proven experience managing budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities, with the commercial acumen to translate financial results into business insights
- A proactive and detail-oriented professional who can work autonomously, build strong stakeholder relationships and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment while maintaining a continuous improvement mindset

What's on Offer

- Attractive salary package of $120,000-$130,000 + superannuation.

- Close partnering with C-Suite and operations

- Variety beyond traditional accounting

- Permanent, full time position in Northern Suburbs.

- WFH flexibility

Quote job ref: JN-092026-7113983

📌 Senior Financial Accountant | Second-Time Mover Suited (Preston)
🏢 Michael Page
📍 Preston