Management Accountant

Consulting Services; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Consulting Services is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to join a high-performing finance team in Melbourne, Australia. You will own inventory accounting, GL reconciliations and month-end close while delivering insightful management reporting and business analysis.

The role offers cross-functional collaboration with ANZ Finance, Supply Chain, Commercial and Head Office teams, plus opportunities to enhance controls and drive process improvements.

Qualifications

• CA/CPA qualification or equivalent.
• 4–7 years of experience in financial accounting and/or audit.
• Strong knowledge of inventory accounting and general ledger processes.
• Experience with month-end close, reporting, and compliance.
• Excellent analytical and detail-oriented skills.

Responsibilities

• Own inventory accounting, valuations, reconciliations, provisions and variances.
• Manage fixed assets and lease accounting.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Prepare and post journals per accounting standards and policies.
• Lead and support month-end close activities.
• Deliver balance sheet reconciliations and reports.
• Provide management reporting and variance analysis.
• Support audits, tax compliance and statutory reporting.
• Identify and implement process improvements.
• Mentor junior team members and respond to ad hoc analysis.

Skills

Inventory accounting

General ledger

Month-end close

Variance analysis

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Education

CA/CPA qualification

Job description

The Role

We're looking for an experienced Management Accountant to join a high‑performing finance team and play a key role in delivering accurate, timely financial reporting and meaningful business insights.

This is a hands‑on role with ownership across inventory accounting, general ledger, month‑end close and management reporting, while also providing analysis that supports better business decisions. You'll work closely with Finance, Supply Chain, Commercial and Head Office teams across the ANZ business, with the opportunity to drive process improvements and strengthen financial controls.

If you're a technically strong accountant who enjoys taking ownership, solving problems and adding value beyond the numbers, this is an excellent opportunity to make an impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Own inventory accounting, including valuations, reconciliations, provisions and variance analysis


• Manage fixed assets and lease accounting


• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts


• Prepare and post journals in line with accounting standards and internal policies


• Lead and support month‑end close activities


• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and review financial results


• Deliver management reporting and insightful variance analysis


• Support internal and external audits, tax compliance and statutory reporting


• Identify and implement process improvements


• Provide guidance and support to junior team members


• Respond to ad hoc financial analysis and reporting requirements

About You

To be successful, you will ideally have:

• CA or CPA qualification


• 4-7 years' experience in financial accounting and/or audit


• Strong inventory accounting and general ledger experience


• Solid experience across month‑end close, reporting, audit and compliance


• Strong analytical, reconciliation and problem‑solving skills


• Excellent attention to detail and a strong control mindset


• Experience working within a group reporting environment is advantageous


• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  
• A proactive approach to process improvement and continuous optimisation

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to step into a role with genuine ownership across financial accounting and reporting, while working closely with key operational and commercial stakeholders across the ANZ business.

If you're a technically strong accountant who enjoys analysing numbers, improving processes and partnering with the wider business, we'd love to hear from you.