The role
Our client, a growing and evolving manufacturing business, is seeking an experienced, hands-on Senior Accountant to join their established finance team.
You'll play a key role in month-end reporting, reconciliations, cashflow, compliance and financial analysis, while leading three direct reports and helping improve finance processes across the business.
The ideal candidate will have manufacturing experience and either a background leading a team or a genuine passion for leadership.
Key Responsibilities
• Preparing and analysing financial statements
• Managing month-end and year-end close, ensuring timely and accurate reporting
• Leading, mentoring and coaching three direct reports, and supporting the wider finance team
• Maintaining strong financial controls and compliance across finance processes
• Supporting inventory control and manufacturing cost analysis,



with insights on production and business performance
• Managing key reconciliations, cashflow reporting and forecasting
• Assisting with budgets and forecasts to support financial planning
Key Requirements
• CPA or CA qualification is essential
• Previous experience within the manufacturing industry
• Strong knowledge of Australian accounting standards and tax regulations
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working across accounting and ERP systems
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work to tight deadlines
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented, mentoring approach
Previous experience leading a team, or a genuine passion for leading and developing others

📌 Senior Accountant (Melbourne)
🏢 Aspect Personnel
📍 Melbourne