Senior Accountant

Plasdene Glass-Pak; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Plasdene Glass-Pak is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Finance team in Australia. The role focuses on delivering timely financial reporting, supporting business decision-making, and enhancing finance processes in a growing, stable family-owned business.

You will work closely with operational leaders, ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Experience managing month-end and year-end reporting.
• Strong understanding of Australian accounting standards and taxation requirements.
• Advanced Excel and ERP system experience (SAP preferable).

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end processes.
• Monitor internal controls and compliance procedures.
• Analyze sales and margin performance to drive profitability.
• Assist budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Coordinate external audits and statutory reporting.

Skills

Month-end reporting

Excel proficiency

ERP SAP

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder communication

Continuous improvement

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Have you seen us advertise recently? It's because we're growing!

Close knit team with a fun, supportive and collaborative culture

Highly successful and growing business offering stability

Partner With Us & Grow

Partner With Us & Grow is our purpose, our brand statement, and is the heart and soul of why we do what we do. We are dedicated to creating an environment that allows our people to thrive. Wherever they may be on their work journey (just starting out, progressing, or chasing their next adventure) this means supporting personal and professional development within the business; providing opportunities to diversify skill set; and obtaining promotions from within. Our commitment to our people is one of a nurturing growth partnership aimed at providing the highest level of career satisfaction.

About the Role

Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Senior Accountant to join our Finance team. This is a key role responsible for delivering financial reporting, supporting business decision-making, maintaining strong financial controls, and contributing to the ongoing improvement of finance processes and systems. Working closely with operational leaders across the business, you will provide financial insight, ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements, and play a supportive role in driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts, financial reports, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting processes
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and ensure accuracy of financial records
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial planning activities
• Assist with the preparation and lodgement of BAS, FBT, payroll tax, and other statutory requirements
• Support external audits and coordinate responses to auditor requests
• Monitor and maintain internal controls and compliance procedures
• Analyse financial performance of the business with a focus on sales results and margin targets
• Provide recommendations to improve profitability and efficiency
• Assist with system enhancements, process improvements, and finance projects
• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions as required
• Analyse customer credit assessments and customer financial behaviours via Creditor Watch
• Partner with department managers to provide financial guidance and business insights
• Participate in fortnightly Sales and Debtors meeting with each of our branches
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, tax obligations, and company policies

About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• Experience managing month-end and year-end reporting processes
• Strong understanding of Australian accounting standards and taxation requirements
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems (SAP preferable)
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders across all levels of the business
• A proactive and continuous improvement mindset
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

About Us

Plasdene Glass-Pak is now the largest independent, family and Australian-owned Packaging Distribution Business in Australia and we've recently established a branch in New Zealand. We supply glass and plastic bottles, jars, containers, closures, cartons, dividers, cans, flexible and bulk packaging to the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, health care, wine, oil, spirit, industrial, agricultural, pet care, personal care and cosmetic sectors, from eight Packaging Plaza Showrooms and Distribution Centres across AUS/NZ.

Partner With Us & Grow is our purpose, our brand statement, and is the heart and soul of why we do what we do. It represents a partnership and growth ideal. Regardless of scale or industry segment, we are passionate and committed to seeing our customers, suppliers and employees, flourish. In partnership, we are more successfultogether.