Group Accountant

Randstad - Finance & Accounting; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad - Finance & Accounting represents a leading client in Adelaide seeking a Group Accountant to report to the CEO and lead group-wide financial sustainability. You will oversee one bookkeeper and stay hands-on in the core operations of the business.

The role covers financial management, HR systems, an upcoming ERP transition, and oversight of tax incentives, government grants, and R&D funding. You will review contracts, manage risk, and collaborate with external accountants to support

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Finance or Business are essential.
• CA/CPA qualifications are highly desirable.
• Hands-on financial management, reporting, and systems development.
• Managing HR systems, compliance, recruitment, and employee relations.
• Guiding an end-to-end ERP system transition and managing tax incentives, government grants, and R&D funding.
• Reviewing contracts, insurances, and risk management.
• Collaborating with external accountants to advise on strategic growth.

Responsibilities

• 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 business contracts, insurances, and managing risk.
• Collaborating with external accountants to advise on strategic growth.

Skills

Financial reporting

ERP experience

HR systems management

Contract review

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Business

CA/CPA desirable

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

HR systems platforms

Job description

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.

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.