The Company

TalentLink have been retained by a leading Brisbane-based Not-for-Profit organisation delivering a range of essential community services and support programs. We are recruiting a permanent full-time Senior Financial Accountant, to be based in Brisbane's City Fringe, for this well-established, community-focused organisation.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, the Senior Financial Accountant will be responsible for leading statutory, regulatory and management reporting, overseeing month-end processes and providing leadership and guidance to the Financial Accounting team.

This is a hands-on senior accounting role with a strong focus on financial compliance, reporting accuracy, stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities include

- Preparation of statutory financial statements, including General Purpose Financial Statements (GPFS)
- Management of general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations
- Month-end financial reporting, analysis and commentary
- Coordination and management of annual external audits and regulatory audits
- Preparation of regulatory and compliance reporting, including ACFR, QFR and other required submissions
- Oversight of treasury activities, liquidity management and cash flow forecasting
- Assisting with annual budgeting, consolidation and financial planning
- Management and leadership of the Financial Accounting team
- Providing financial advice and support to internal stakeholders and the wider Finance team
- Strong focus on streamlining accounting processes, improving reporting and driving continuous improvement

About You The ideal candidate will be a technically strong,



CPA/CA qualified professional with 7+ years' experience in financial accounting, reporting and audit, alongside demonstrated leadership experience.

Background and Skills required

- CA / CPA qualification
- Minimum 7+ years' experience in financial accounting or a related finance role
- Strong technical accounting knowledge, including statutory reporting, regulatory compliance and external audits
- Experience within the Not-for-Profit or Aged Care sector would be highly advantageous
- Demonstrated leadership experience, including mentoring and developing finance staff
- Advanced Excel skills, including formulas and functions
- Experience with government reporting and regulatory submissions would be advantageous
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders
- Proven ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiencies
- Commercially minded with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

The Benefits:

- Brisbane City Fringe location
- Opportunity to join a well-established Not-for-Profit organisation making a meaningful community impact
- Senior leadership opportunity within an established Finance team
- Broad exposure to statutory reporting, compliance, treasury and financial management
- Opportunity to drive process improvements and influence financial operations
- Collaborative and purpose-driven working workplace
- Career development and progression opportunities

*Please note that the successful applicant will be required to maintain a valid National Police Check.*Only apply for this opportunity if you can legally work in Australia (you must be an Australian Citizen or currently hold an Australian work visa with no restrictions)

📌 Senior Financial Accountant (Brisbane)
🏢 TalentLink
📍 Brisbane