Group Accountant

Randstad Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Australia is partnering with a South Australian advanced manufacturer to appoint a Group Accountant who will sit in the executive leadership team and work closely with the CEO. You will manage group-wide finances, oversee a bookkeeper, and stay hands-on with core operations while driving financial sustainability.

The role covers HR systems, compliance, and an ERP transition, plus oversight of tax incentives, government grants, and R&D funding. A proactive, collaborative leader is ideal.

Qualifications

• Hands-on financial management, reporting, and systems development.
• Managing HR systems, compliance, recruitment, and employee relations.
• Guiding an upcoming end-to-end ERP system transition.
• Managing tax incentives, government grants, and R&D funding.
• Reviewing business contracts, insurances, and managing risk.
• Collaborating with external accountants to advise on strategic growth.

Responsibilities

• Oversee group finance and reporting with one direct report (bookkeeper).
• Lead HR systems management, compliance, recruitment and employee relations.
• Drive end-to-end ERP transition and system improvements.
• Manage tax incentives, government grants, and R&D funding.
• Review contracts, insurances, and mitigate business risk.
• Collaborate with external accountants to guide strategic growth.

Skills

Financial management

Financial reporting

Systems development

HR systems

ERP implementation

Tax incentives & grants

Risk management

Contract review

Collaboration with accountants

Education

Finance degree

CA/CPA desirable

Tools

ERP software

Accounting software

Job description

About The Company

Our client is an award-winning, South Australian advanced manufacturer and engineering business delivering innovative technology to global sectors including Defence, Mining, and Oil & Gas. Based in Adelaide's inner-west, they operate in a highly collaborative "grey collar" environment where executive offices and manufacturing facilities share the same site.

About The Company

Our client is an award-winning, South Australian advanced manufacturer and engineering business delivering innovative technology to global sectors including Defence, Mining, and Oil & Gas. Based in Adelaide's inner-west, they operate in a highly collaborative "grey collar" environment where executive offices and manufacturing facilities share the same site.

About The Role

Reporting directly to the CEO, the Group Accountant will act as a central figure within the executive leadership team. Rather than managing a large corporate finance department, you will oversee one direct report—a dedicated bookkeeper—allowing you to stay actively engaged in the core operations of the business. This is an inherently hands-on position where you will drive group-wide financial sustainability and oversee human resources, stepping away from high-level delegation to truly immerse yourself in the day-to-day mechanics of the company.

About You

• Hands-on financial management, reporting, and systems development.
• Managing HR systems, compliance, recruitment, and employee relations.
• Guiding an upcoming end-to-end ERP system transition.
• Managing tax incentives, government grants, and R&D funding.
• Reviewing business contracts, insurances, and managing risk.
• Collaborating with external accountants to advise on strategic growth.

Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Business, or a related discipline are essential, whilst CA/CPA qualifications are highly desirable. You will possess a fun, friendly character, excellent communication skills, and a genuine desire to be an active part of a close-knit team.

Why join

Offering a highly competitive salary package plus superannuation, this role is perfect for a proactive finance professional who thrives in the thick of the action. You will be joining a stable, tight-knit team with a predominantly office-based culture (Monday to Friday, 8am starts) that values collaboration, approachability, and hands-on leadership.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

Experience

5 years