Senior Accountant - Growth, Impact & Ownership

3rd Party Container; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentives

Superannuation

Job summary

3PC is seeking a capable, motivated Accountant to work closely with the Financial Controller in Altona North, Melbourne. You will own month-end activities, produce management reports, and help drive improvements across controls and processes.

The role requires an accounting degree and CA/CPA qualification, strong Excel skills, and experience with Xero or similar systems. You’ll collaborate with operational teams and develop broader commercial capability over time.

Qualifications

• Accounting degree alongside CA or CPA qualification.
• Strong Excel skills and Xero experience or similar system.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and ability to investigate discrepancies.
• Experience with Australian payroll, enterprise agreements, high-volume transactions or management reporting is valued.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of month-end activities, including reconciliations, journals and accruals.
• Prepare and contribute to management reporting and investigate variances.
• Collaborate with operational teams to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, year-end accounts and ad hoc analysis.
• Build knowledge of payroll processes to provide backup coverage for the Financial Controller.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Commercial acumen

Education

Accounting degree

CA or CPA qualification

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

3PC is seeking a capable, motivated Accountant to work closely with the Financial Controller in Altona North, Melbourne. You will own month-end activities, produce management reports, and help drive improvements across controls and processes.

The role requires an accounting degree and CA/CPA qualification, strong Excel skills, and experience with Xero or similar systems. You’ll collaborate with operational teams and develop broader commercial capability over time.