Overview Part time Senior Accountant (2–3 days/week) to oversee core financial operations and manage compliance, reporting, and risk. You’ll lead our part-time Bookkeeper and work closely with a Fractional CFO, who will own strategic finance and FP&A.; This is a hands-on role ideal for a self-sufficient accountant comfortable with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. FMCG or wholesale experience is a bonus, but not essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with ATO and statutory requirements (GST, BAS, STP, super, payroll tax); support external tax and audit advisors.
- Month-End Close
- Prepare journals, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and prepayments. Review and sign off Bookkeeper’s work.
- Payments & Cash Flow
- Review and load EFT payments, reconcile payment journals, maintain weekly cash flow visibility.
- AP/AR & Claims Oversight
- Support Bookkeeper with complex rebate claims, trade spend adjustments, and non-standard AP/AR issues.
- Systems Support (Dynamics)
- Be the first line of support for Dynamics 365 Business Central finance-related troubleshooting; liaise with IT partners and Fractional CFO to resolve issues. Qualifications, Skills & Experience
- CA or CPA qualified with 5+ years’ experience in SME or mid-size businesses
- Comfortable managing a Bookkeeper and working with external advisors
- Proficient with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (Fenwick preferred)
- FMCG or wholesale experience a bonus (not essential)
- Practical, resourceful, and proactive – you get things done and solve problems quickly
- A commitment to upholding and reflecting the company’s values in all professional interaction Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level Employment type
- Part-time Job function
- Accounting/Auditing and Finance Industries
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