Senior Accountant

Lucent Advisory; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working in Adelaide

Collaborative, values-driven team

Autonomy to lead

Direct exposure to clients

Job summary

Lucent Advisory in Adelaide seeks a Senior Accountant who is excited by the future of accounting and advisory. You will partner with Managers to deliver high-quality accounting support, advisory insights and process improvements for SME clients.

You will oversee finance operations, drive automation and use AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency and insights, while mentoring junior staff and maintaining strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in a similar role within public practice or outsourced finance.
• Strong technical accounting and reporting expertise.
• Experience reviewing work and supporting junior team members.
• Advanced capability in Xero and cloud-based systems.
• CA or CPA qualification (or near completion).

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day finance operations, including AP/AR, cash flow support and financial controls.
• Review financial reports, reconciliations, and month-end processes for accuracy.
• Prepare management reporting, budgeting, forecasting and KPI analysis.
• Provide commercial insights and identify automation opportunities.
• Support onboarding, systems implementation and workflow standardisation.
• Leverage cloud-based systems and AI-driven tools to improve reporting.
• Build strong client relationships with Managers on advisory projects.
• Mentor junior team members and manage workflow.

Skills

Client relationships

Commercial mindset

Growth mindset

Education

CA or CPA qualification (or near completion)

Tools

Xero

AI tools

Cloud-based systems

Job description

Lead, advise, and shape the future of finance

At Lucent Advisory, we go beyond accounting. We are Australia’s experts in outsourced Finance, Payroll and HR, helping businesses connect their systems, people and data for sharper decision making.

Within our CFO Team, we turn numbers into strategy, combining automation, insight and genuine partnership to help our clients grow with clarity.

We are looking for a Senior Accountant who is excited by the future of finance and wants to work at the intersection of accounting, technology and advisory.

Why Lucent

At Lucent, you will be part of a firm that embraces the future and leads by example.

You will work alongside experienced professionals at a senior level, partnering directly with Managers and clients to influence outcomes, not just report on them.

We value initiative, transparency and continuous improvement. You will have the autonomy to lead, the support to grow, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across a diverse SME client base.

Most importantly, you will be encouraged to embrace emerging technologies, automation and AI driven tools that improve efficiency, enhance insights and create smarter ways of working for both our team and our clients.

What You Will Do

As a Senior / Management Accountant within our CFO Team, you will partner closely with clients and Managers to deliver high quality accounting support, advisory insights and process improvements.

You will take ownership of client relationships, oversee finance operations across client portfolios and help drive smarter decision making through technology, automation and commercial insight.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day to day finance operations, including AP/AR, cash flow support and financial controls


• Review financial reports, reconciliations, and month end processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness


• Prepare management reporting, budgeting, forecasting and KPI analysis for clients


• Provide commercial insights and identify opportunities for process improvement and automation


• Support client onboarding, systems implementation and workflow standardisation across client portfolios


• Leverage cloud based systems and AI driven tools to improve efficiency and reporting outcomes


• Build strong client relationships and work closely with Managers on advisory projects and strategic initiatives


• Support and review the work of junior team members while helping manage workflow and deadlines

What’s in It for You

• Hybrid working in Adelaide


• A genuinely collaborative, values driven team


• Direct exposure to clients and business decision making


• Opportunity to further develop leadership capability and deepen advisory experience


• Ongoing development in systems, automation, AI tools, leadership and commercial advisory


• Exposure to innovative technologies shaping the future of outsourced finance

What You Bring

You are a commercially minded and proactive accounting professional who enjoys building strong client relationships and contributing beyond the numbers.

You bring:

• 3+ years’ experience in a similar role within public practice or outsourced finance


• Strong technical accounting and reporting expertise


• Experience reviewing work and supporting junior team members


• Advanced capability in Xero and cloud based systems


• Proven experience in month end reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis


• CA or CPA qualified (or near completion)


• Interest in technology, automation and AI driven efficiencies


• A growth mindset focused on continuous improvement


• A client focused approach with the ability to deliver real value


• Confidence using systems, automation and AI enabled tools

When Rachael Turner founded Lucent Advisory in 2005, her vision was to provide SME’s with the same levels of business support, capabilities, and financial and people clarity enjoyed by much larger businesses – but for a fraction of the cost.

Today, we’re a nationally connected firm based in Adelaide, delivering outsourced bookkeeping, accounting, taxation, payroll, HR administration and business advisory services through one integrated, scalable service model. We help SMEs move away from fragmented, disconnected service providers and towards a fully managed finance and back-office function that operates as an extension of their internal team.

When Rachael Turner founded Lucent Advisory in 2005, her vision was to provide SME’s with the same levels of business support, capabilities, and financial and people clarity enjoyed by much larger businesses – but for a fraction of the cost.

Today, we’re a nationally connected firm based in Adelaide, delivering outsourced bookkeeping, accounting, taxation, payroll, HR administration and business advisory services through one integrated, scalable service model. We help SMEs move away from fragmented, disconnected service providers and towards a fully managed finance and back-office function that operates as an extension of their internal team.