Job Description
Our client is a growing and commercially focused organisation currently going through a period of significant positive change.
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The business has experienced considerable growth and transformation and continues to invest heavily in its systems, processes and finance capability.
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There is a lot happening across the organisation, including systems transformation, process improvement and broader growth-related initiatives, creating an environment that is fast-moving, complex and continually evolving.
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The finance function is well positioned within the business and works closely with senior leadership. You will also gain regular exposure to a highly commercial and impressive CFO who is closely involved in the ongoing development of the finance function and broader business.
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With continued growth expected, there is genuine opportunity for someone joining the team to develop their responsibilities and progress over time.
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Offices are located in the CBD and hybrid working is in place with 2 days per week available to be worked from home.
The Position n
Reporting to the Financial Controller, this is a broad Financial Accountant role covering the core fundamentals of financial accounting while also providing exposure to a changing and evolving finance environment.
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The role is unlikely to be overly rigid or narrowly defined. Instead, the successful candidate will need to be comfortable taking ownership, working across a variety of priorities and contributing wherever required as the business continues to grow and transform.
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Key responsibilities will include:
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Supporting the month-end close and monthly financial reporting process
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Preparing journals, accruals, prepayments and other month-end adjustments
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Completing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations
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Investigating variances and maintaining the integrity of financial information
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Supporting management and statutory reporting requirements
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Assisting with external audit and preparation of supporting documentation
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Supporting tax, compliance and broader financial control activities
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Assisting with cash flow and working capital reporting
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Partnering with other areas of the business to improve the quality of financial information
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Supporting ERP, systems transformation, automation and finance process improvement initiatives
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Helping strengthen internal controls, reporting processes and documentation
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Supporting broader finance projects and initiatives as the organisation continues to evolve
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The Organisation n
Our client is a growing and commercially focused organisation currently going through a period of significant positive change.
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The business has experienced considerable growth and transformation and continues to invest heavily in its systems,



processes and finance capability.
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There is a lot happening across the organisation, including systems transformation, process improvement and broader growth-related initiatives, creating an environment that is fast-moving, complex and continually evolving.
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The finance function is well positioned within the business and works closely with senior leadership. You will also gain regular exposure to a highly commercial and impressive CFO who is closely involved in the ongoing development of the finance function and broader business.
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With continued growth expected, there is genuine opportunity for someone joining the team to develop their responsibilities and progress over time.
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Offices are located in the CBD and hybrid working is in place with 2 days per week available to be worked from home.
The Position n
Reporting to the Financial Controller, this is a broad Financial Accountant role covering the core fundamentals of financial accounting while also providing exposure to a changing and evolving finance environment.
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The role is unlikely to be overly rigid or narrowly defined. Instead, the successful candidate will need to be comfortable taking ownership, working across a variety of priorities and contributing wherever required as the business continues to grow and transform.
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Key responsibilities will include:
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Supporting the month-end close and monthly financial reporting process
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Preparing journals, accruals, prepayments and other month-end adjustments
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Completing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations
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Investigating variances and maintaining the integrity of financial information
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Supporting management and statutory reporting requirements
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Assisting with external audit and preparation of supporting documentation
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Supporting tax, compliance and broader financial control activities
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Assisting with cash flow and working capital reporting
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Partnering with other areas of the business to improve the quality of financial information
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Supporting ERP, systems transformation, automation and finance process improvement initiatives
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Helping strengthen internal controls, reporting processes and documentation
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Supporting broader finance projects and initiatives as the organisation continues to evolve
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The underlying position description places a strong emphasis on transformation, ERP optimisation, automation,



reporting improvement and partnering across finance and operational teams.
Why Apply? n
This is a particularly attractive opportunity for someone who enjoys working in an environment where there is plenty happening and where finance is evolving alongside the broader business.
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You will gain:
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Exposure to a business experiencing significant growth and positive change
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Involvement in systems transformation, automation and finance improvement initiatives
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Regular exposure to a highly commercial CFO and experienced Financial Controller
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Broad financial accounting experience rather than a narrowly defined role
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The opportunity to work within a complex and evolving commercial environment
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Strong exposure across reporting, controls, systems and business improvement
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Hybrid working from a Melbourne CBD location
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Genuine career progression as the organisation and finance team continue to grow
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The working environment is fast-paced, transformation-oriented and highly accountable, with a strong focus on ownership and continuous improvement.
The Profile n
We are looking for a strong Financial Accountant with solid commercial industry experience who is comfortable operating in a complex and changing environment.
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The successful candidate will ideally have previously worked within a business that has experienced significant growth, transformation or organisational change, and will understand that roles in these environments are not always perfectly structured.
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You will need to be comfortable with changing priorities, ambiguity and taking responsibility outside a narrowly defined position description when required.
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Ideally, you will bring:
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Previous experience working as a Financial Accountant within industry
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Experience within a relatively complex, high-growth or rapidly changing organisation
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Strong month-end accounting experience
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Positive knowledge of journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations
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Experience supporting monthly financial and management reporting
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Exposure to statutory reporting, audit and financial controls
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Strong Excel skills and confidence working with ERP/accounting systems
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Exposure to systems implementation, transformation or process improvement would be highly regarded
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The ability to work effectively in an environment where priorities and responsibilities may evolve
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Strong attention to detail and the ability to deliver accurately to deadlines
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A proactive, hands-on and adaptable approach
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Confidence communicating with both finance and non-finance stakeholders
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An interest in improving systems, automation and finance processes
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CA/CPA qualification, or progress towards qualification, would be highly regarded.
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📌 Financial Accountant (Melbourne)
🏢 Align Talent
📍 Melbourne