Accountant

Mackinder Bourne Accountants; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Employee benefits and wellbeing

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Manassen Foods is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join the Finance team, reporting to the Financial Controller. You will drive accurate month-end reporting, governance and insights across the Manassen Group and Sunbeam Foods, acting as the 2IC to the Financial Controller and helping improve processes and controls.

This role offers hybrid working, exposure to multi-brand operations and opportunities for career progression within an Australian industrial group during a transformative

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualified finance professional.
• Degree in Accounting, Commerce or related discipline.
• 5+ years post-qualified accounting experience.
• Experience in a multi-divisional organisation.
• Strong Excel and governance skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end reporting and financial analysis activities.
• Prepare monthly reporting packs and management reports.
• Provide variance analysis and commentary on results and expenses.
• Ensure balance sheet integrity through reconciliations.
• Oversee GST, BAS and related compliance obligations.
• Coordinate external audit requirements and statutory reporting.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and strengthen internal controls.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across the business.
• Support Financial Controller during periods of leave or absence.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Prioritisation

Education

CA/CPA qualification

Accounting/Commerce degree

Job description

Manassen Foods is home to some of Australia’s most loved and trusted food brands, including Sunbeam, Trident, Marion’s Kitchen and Yorkshire Tea. We bring the world’s favourite food to Australian tables through a portfolio of iconic brands, strong partnerships and a passion for excellence. We are committed to fostering a collaborative, high‑performing culture where our people are empowered to make an impact.

Senior Financial Accountant

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to join our Finance team.

Why Join Us?

• Make an impact: Play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, governance and insights that support business performance.
• Trusted finance leadership: Act as the 2IC to the Financial Controller and contribute to key finance initiatives.
• Drive improvement: Help strengthen financial processes, controls and reporting across the business.
• Broad business exposure: Partner with stakeholders across multiple brands in a dynamic FMCG environment.
• Collaborative culture and flexibility: Join a supportive team and enjoy hybrid working, employee benefits and wellbeing support.

What You’ll Be Doing

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will play a critical role in delivering accurate financial reporting, compliance, governance and business insights across the Manassen Group and Sunbeam Foods businesses.

Acting as the 2IC to the Financial Controller, you will help ensure the integrity of financial information while identifying opportunities to improve processes, controls and reporting outcomes.

• Lead month‑end reporting and financial analysis activities.
• Prepare and distribute monthly reporting packs and management reports.
• Provide variance analysis and commentary on results and expenses.
• Ensure balance sheet integrity through effective reconciliation governance.
• Manage the Fixed Asset Register and capital expenditure reporting.
• Oversee GST, BAS and related compliance obligations.
• Support compliance requirements, including Payroll Tax, FBT, Workers Compensation, ABS reporting and treasury activities.
• Coordinate external audit requirements and statutory reporting.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and strengthen internal controls.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business.
• Support the Financial Controller during periods of leave or absence.

What You Bring

• CPA or CA qualification.
• A degree in Accounting, Commerce or a related discipline.
• A minimum of five years’ experience in a similar post‑qualified accounting role.
• Experience working within a multi‑divisional organisation.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups and complex formulas.
• Strong financial reporting and compliance experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Sound commercial acumen and analytical capability.
• A continuous improvement mindset with strong problem‑solving skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Why Manassen?

At Manassen Foods, we are passionate about building great brands and great careers. This is an opportunity to work across some of Australia’s most recognised food brands while partnering with leaders who value commercial insight, innovation and collaboration.

If you are looking for a role where you can influence business performance, drive meaningful change and make a genuine impact, we would love to hear from you.

Salary & Benefits

Senior Financial Accountant – $140k + Super.

Join a growing Australian industrial group during an exciting acquisition and transformation phase. Newly created role with exposure to technical accounting, M&A integration and finance transformation.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Employee benefits and wellbeing support.
• Career progression opportunities.

Location

Bella Vista.

Contract Type

6‑12 month FTC with strong potential to become permanent.

Eligibility

Right to work in Australia.

Company Culture & Diversity

We are a fully inclusive workplace that values diversity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and actively support equality and inclusion.

Job Description (Alternative Listing)

Senior Financial Accountant – $140,000 + Super.

This role plays a critical part in supporting technical accounting, tax, audit and statutory compliance activities across a multi‑entity group.

• Prepare technical accounting papers and research complex treatment under AASB.
• Assist with year‑end statutory audits and coordinate auditor requests.
• Support company tax returns, tax reconciliations and compliance obligations.
• Review and maintain balance sheet reconciliations and month‑end processes.
• Assist with acquisition integration activities and finance transformation projects.
• Support purchase accounting, due diligence and M&A‑related projects where required.
• Build and maintain financial models, forecasts and scenario analysis tools.
• Partner with stakeholders across finance and operational teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls and reporting efficiency.
• Contribute to working capital, cost optimisation and corporate improvement initiatives.
• Support payroll‑related financial reporting activities.
• Assist the broader Group Finance team across reporting, compliance and strategic projects.

Candidate Profile

You are a CA or CPA qualified finance professional with strong technical accounting capability and a genuine interest in complex business environments.

Requirements: 5+ years experience in a post‑qualified accounting role, ideally within a big firm before industry role. Strong Excel, governance and communication skills.

Benefits & Perks

• Gain hands‑on exposure to acquisitions, integration and finance transformation projects.
• Work directly with experienced finance leaders and broaden your technical expertise.
• Strong opportunity for contract extension and long‑term career progression.

Apply (Submission)

Send your resume with a cover letter highlighting your experience and suitability for the role. Your application will be considered based on eligibility and qualifications.