Senior Accountant

Strategic Collision Repair Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Collision Repair Group in Sydney is seeking a Senior Accountant to ensure accurate financial reporting, manage cash flow, and drive business improvement within a growing finance team.

The role focuses on month-end close, fixed assets, lease accounting, and detailed analysis, with collaboration across operations and management to support strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• CPA/CA qualification or working towards is desirable.
• Proven experience in a Senior Accountant or similar role.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience with accounts receivable, cash flow, and debt collection.
• Cash flow forecasting and working capital management.
• Fixed asset accounting, depreciation, and asset registers.
• Lease accounting and lease reconciliations.
• Bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, data analysis).
• Experience with Xero and other accounting systems.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and ability to work with finance and non-finance teams.
• Proactive focus on process improvement and financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly management accounts, financial reports, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage month-end and year-end processes, including journals, accruals, prepayments, provisions, and adjustments.
• Oversee accounts receivable, invoicing, debtor reconciliations, collections, and follow-up of outstanding accounts.
• Prepare aged debtor reports and drive improvements in collections and cash conversion.
• Monitor cash flow, daily cash positions, forecasting, and working capital requirements.
• Perform credit card reconciliations and ensure timely recording and reconciliation.
• Maintain the fixed asset register, including depreciation and asset transfers.
• Prepare weekly and monthly management reports for meetings with KPIs.
• Assist with statutory reporting, tax compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Support external and internal audits with requested financial information.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and controls.
• Collaborate with operational and management teams for financial analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Cash flow management

Financial reporting

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA/CA qualification or progress towards

Tools

Xero

Job description

Are you an experienced accountant with strong attention to detail, excellent analytical skills, and a passion for financial reporting,cash flow management, and business improvement? We’re looking for a dedicated Senior Accountant to join our growing finance team.

In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, managing accounts receivable and cash flow, maintaining fixed asset and lease accounting records, supporting month-end and year-end processes, and providing valuable financial insights to support business decision-making.

This is a fully office-based role. Work from home (WFH) is not available.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and review monthly management accounts, financial reports, and balance sheet reconciliations.

Manage month-end and year-end accounting processes, including journals, accruals, prepayments, provisions, and other accounting adjustments.

Manage and oversee accounts receivable, including invoicing, debtor reconciliations, collections, and follow-up of outstanding accounts.

Prepare and review aged debtor reports and work with relevant teams to improve collections and cash conversion.

Manage and monitor cash flow, including daily cash positions, short-term cash flow forecasting, and working capital requirements.

Perform credit card reconciliations, ensuring transactions are accurately recorded, appropriately supported, and reconciled on a timely basis.

Maintain and manage the fixed asset register, including additions, disposals, transfers, depreciation, and regular reconciliation to the general ledger.

Prepare weekly and monthly management reports for management meetings, including financial performance, revenue, expenses, cash flow, accounts receivable, key variances, and other relevant financial KPIs.

Assist with statutory reporting, tax compliance, and other regulatory requirements.

Support external and internal audits and provide requested financial information and documentation.

Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, financial controls, systems, and reporting.

Work closely with operational and management teams to provide financial analysis and support informed business decisions.

What We’re Looking For

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

CPA/CA qualification or working towards qualification is highly desirable.

Proven experience in a Senior Accountant or similar accounting role.

Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and month-end processes.

Strong experience in accounts receivable, credit control, debt collection, and debtor management.

Demonstrated experience in cash flow management, forecasting, and working capital management.

Experience with fixed asset accounting, depreciation, and maintaining asset registers.

Experience with lease accounting and lease reconciliations.

Strong experience in balance sheet reconciliations, including bank and credit card reconciliations.

Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and data analysis.

Experience with Xero and other accounting systems.

Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with both finance and non-finance teams.

A proactive approach with a strong focus on process improvement, financial controls, and continuous development.

Why Join Us?

Competitive salary and benefits.

Opportunity to take on a key role within a growing business.

Collaborative and supportive finance team.

Exposure to financial reporting, accounts receivable, cash flow management, fixed assets, lease accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and commercial analysis.

Opportunities for professional growth and career development.