Job Description
Senior Financial Accountant
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Hobart, TAS $100,000 - $115,000 + Super
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nSearson Buck are proud to be recruiting this opportunity on behalf of a well-established Tasmanian organisation with a strong operational footprint and a genuine commitment to continuous improvement, professional development and internal progression.n
nThis is an excellent opportunity for a technically solid accountant looking to move beyond transactional reporting and step into a broader role with exposure to budgeting, forecasting, stakeholder engagement, leadership and commercial decision support.n
nWorking closely with senior leaders, you'll play a key role in maintaining financial integrity, improving reporting processes and helping the business make informed decisions through quality financial analysis.n
The Opportunity
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Financial & Technical
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Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting.
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Maintain the integrity of the general ledger, reconciliations and financial controls.
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Manage statutory compliance including BAS, FBT, Payroll Tax and other reporting obligations.
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Support year-end processes and act as a key contact for auditors and external stakeholders.
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Assist with cashflow forecasting, budgeting and financial planning activities.
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Operational
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Analyse financial performance and provide meaningful variance analysis and recommendations.
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Identify opportunities to improve reporting, controls, systems and finance processes.
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Support finance-related projects, automation initiatives and continuous improvement activities.
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Investigate and resolve financial discrepancies and reporting issues.
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Stakeholder & Commercial
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Partner with operational managers and non-finance stakeholders to provide financial insights and support decision-making.
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Prepare reporting packs and financial commentary for leadership teams.
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Provide guidance and support to junior finance team members.
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Contribute to building a high-performing and collaborative finance function.
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To be successful, you'll ideally bring:
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CA or CPA qualified (or actively studying towards completion)
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Experience preparing financial statements, reconciliations and management reporting.
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Exposure to budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
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Strong understanding of financial controls and statutory compliance requirements.
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Experience working with ERP systems and advanced Excel.
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The confidence to engage with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
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A proactive mindset with a genuine interest in improving systems, processes and reporting.
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Why Apply?
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Genuine opportunity to grow into a larger leadership role.
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Broad exposure across financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and business partnering.
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Stable and well-regarded Tasmanian organisation.
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Supportive leadership team focused on development.
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Strong organisational culture with long-term career opportunities.
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Opportunity to influence systems, reporting and process improvements.
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Salary
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$100,000 - $115,000 + Super
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nApply Now For a confidential discussion, please contact:n
nBradley Sladen

📌 Senior Financial Acccountant (Hobart)
🏢 Searson Buck
📍 Hobart