Senior Accountant — Permanent Role, Payroll & Forecasting

Michael Page; Campbelltown; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page Australia is seeking a capable finance professional to deliver accurate financial reporting, payroll administration, budgeting support and statutory compliance across the business.

Our client operates within the industrial sector with a strong market presence and a track record of delivering reliable products and services. This permanent role offers stability and opportunities to influence financial decisions.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualified, or nearing completion.
• Minimum 3 years' financial accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of month-end reporting and financial accounting processes.
• Experience managing payroll and statutory obligations.
• Knowledge of Australian taxation, accounting standards and compliance requirements.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capability.
• Experience using Xero
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage non-financial stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate month-end financial reports and reconciliations.
• Maintain general ledger integrity and fixed asset registers.
• Reconcile intercompany transactions and investigate variances.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Ensure compliance with financial controls and audit requirements.
• Process payroll, commissions and related statutory obligations.
• Assist with BAS, tax reporting and regulatory requirements.
• Provide financial support to management and operational stakeholders.
• Contribute to process improvements and finance team continuity.

Skills

Payroll processing

Month-end reporting

Financial analysis

Intercompany reconciliation

Stakeholder communication

Advanced Excel

Education

CA/CPA qualification nearing completion

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

Michael Page Australia is seeking a capable finance professional to deliver accurate financial reporting, payroll administration, budgeting support and statutory compliance across the business.

Our client operates within the industrial sector with a strong market presence and a track record of delivering reliable products and services. This permanent role offers stability and opportunities to influence financial decisions.