Group Accountant

Randstad; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Pty is seeking a Group Accountant to work directly with the CEO and a single bookkeeper, staying hands-on with day-to-day finance and HR operations. You will drive group-wide financial sustainability, oversee HR processes, and oversee an ERP transition in a collaborative, office-based setting.

Essential qualifications include tertiary finance or business credentials; CA/CPA is highly desirable. The role offers a competitive salary package and close-knit team culture in Adelaide.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Hands-on financial management, reporting, and systems development.
• Manage HR systems, compliance, and recruitment.
• Guide end-to-end ERP system transition.
• Manage tax incentives, grants, and R&D funding.
• Review contracts and manage risk.
• Collaborate with external accountants.

Skills

Financial management

HR systems management

ERP implementation

Grant and R&D funding

Contract risk management

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Finance or Business

CA/CPA desirable

Tools

ERP systems

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 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

Demonstrated experience with the following duties will benefit your success:

• 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

key responsibilities

• Hands-on financial management, reporting, and systems development
• Manage HR systems, compliance, and recruitment
• Guide end-to-end ERP system transition
• Manage tax incentives, grants, and R&D funding
• Review contracts and manage risk
• Collaborate with external accountants

qualification

• Tertiary qualification in Finance or Business
• CA/CPA qualification highly desirable