Senior Accountant

Essendon Fields Matthews Steer Accountants & Advisors

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Established more than 30 years ago, we are a rapidly growing second-tier accounting and advisory firm based in Melbourne’s North West. We have 8 trail-blazing partners who work shoulder-to-shoulder with our 55-strong team, sharing knowledge and experience accumulated over their years in the accounting and advisory space. Our family orientated culture has helped make us the go-to for growing Melbourne entrepreneurial businesses and family businesses.

About the Role

As a Senior Accountant, you will:

- Prepare financial statements, income tax returns, BAS and other compliance deliverables for a diverse range of clients and entity types.
- Support the delivery of tax and business advisory services, including tax planning, Division 7A, Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT), Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and GST-related matters.
- Build strong relationships with clients and work closely with Client Managers and Partners to understand their businesses and support their ongoing success.
- Contribute to team success through effective workflow management, knowledge sharing and identifying opportunities to add value for clients across the firm’s service offerings.

About you

You’ll be a good fit for the Senior Accountant role if you have:

- 4+ years’ experience within public practice accounting.
- CA or CPA qualification completed or underway.
- Solid technical accounting and tax knowledge.
- Experience working with complex business structures and larger client groups.
- Exposure to Division 7A, Capital Gains Tax and multi-entity organisations.
- A genuine desire to continue developing toward a client-facing leadership role.

We’re part of the wider AZ NGA group of 92 companies nationally. That means scale, knowledge capital and career opportunities. Join our young, professional team for a competitive salary, and a range of career benefits usually only offered by CBD firms:

- Outstanding workplace culture
- Certified as a Great Place To Work® in Australia twice in a row.
- Defined career progression and pathway to partner.
- Flexible in-office/working from home arrangements.
- Full time / part time and flexible working hours.
- Robust paid parental leave policy.
- Proactive diversity and inclusion.
- Collaborative, team-centric workplace.

Are you more than just a number?

We treat our team members as more than just a number; their job satisfaction, work-life balance and well-being are critical to the success of our business. We empower our people to advance their career at their own pace, setting the direction while we provide the opportunities, guidance and support they need to achieve their goals.





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This is a newly launched, institutionally backed renewable energy platform developing, owning and operating solar, battery storage and flexible gas assets across Australia and New Zealand. With a substantial development pipeline, contracted hyperscale PPAs, and live M&A; activity, the business is growing fast and the finance function is being built from the ground up.

We're looking for a Senior Accountant to join a lean Melbourne-based finance team, reporting directly to the Finance Controller.

What you'll do:

- Month-end close across multiple SPVs
- Intercompany accounting and reconciliations
- Capex tracking and cost capitalisation
- Cash flow support and reporting
- Process improvement and controls — building from scratch

What we're looking for:

- CPA or CA qualified with 4–7+ years of experience
- Strong multi-entity accounting background
- Experience in infrastructure, renewables or project finance environments preferred
- Hands-on, proactive, and comfortable operating in a lean, high-growth team

Why this role

- Build finance infrastructure in a business at the very start of its journey
- Broad exposure across projects, SPVs and real asset finance from day one
- Institutional-grade backing with a genuine growth mandate
- Defined PE exit horizon — everyone working toward the same outcome

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

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About ACCIONA

ACCIONA Infrastructure delivers major civil, transport, water, tunnelling and building projects across Australia and New Zealand. This Senior Accountant role sits within the Finance function, employed through GEOTECH PTY LTD, and supports the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting as the business grows its infrastructure delivery pipeline.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will own month-end and year-end close, prepare and review financial statements, reconciliations and statutory reporting,



and provide technical accounting expertise across the business. You will lead and develop two direct reports, building your people leadership experience alongside deepening your technical skills. The role spans financial accounting, management accounting, audit support and finance systems, giving you broad exposure across ACCIONA's Infrastructure finance function and genuine scope to shape how the team operates.

Key accountabilities for the position will be:

- Lead month-end and year-end close processes
- Prepare and review financial statements and reconciliations
- Deliver statutory and regulatory financial reporting requirements
- Guide and develop two direct reports
- Partner with budget managers on forecasting and variance analysis
- Strengthen internal financial controls and compliance
- Support audit activity and provide technical accounting advice

Required Skills and Competencies

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline
- Professional accounting qualification such as CPA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent, either completed or nearing
- Minimum 5–7 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, preferably within a medium to large organization.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, taxation requirements, and internal control frameworks.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems.
- Demonstrated knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis techniques.

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.

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