Senior Accountant: Sydney

Paras & Partners; Sydney; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Paras & Partners in Sydney is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to own financial reporting, tax compliance and general financial operations within a dynamic commercial environment.

You will lead month-end and year-end close, manage BAS and FBT, maintain general ledger integrity, coordinate with auditors, and mentor junior staff. CA qualification and at least five years in a similar role are essential; strong Excel and ERP skills are required.

Qualifications

• CA qualification is mandatory.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Senior Accountant role, preferably in a commercial environment.
• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, statutory reporting and taxation.
• Demonstrated month-end and year-end reporting, reconciliations, BAS, FBT and audits.
• Advanced Excel skills and ERP systems experience.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem solving.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement across levels.
• Proactive, hands-on approach with ability to meet deadlines and coach others.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Manage month-end and year-end close, prepare reports and statements.
• Tax Compliance: Oversee BAS and FBT obligations and lodgement.
• General Ledger: Maintain GL integrity including reconciliations and journals.
• Audit & Statutory Reporting: Prepare statutory accounts and coordinate with auditors.
• Financial Controls & Improvement: Strengthen controls and provide financial insight.
• Team Support: Mentor and cover key finance functions when needed.

Skills

Financial reporting

Tax compliance

General ledger

Audit & reporting

Excel

ERP systems

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Team mentorship

Independent working

Education

CA qualification

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Take ownership of financial reporting, compliance and financial operations within a dynamic commercial environment.

We are seeking an experienced, commercially minded and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our client's high-performing Finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and proactive finance professional who enjoys taking ownership, working autonomously and contributing to the overall success of a business.

As Senior Accountant, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, maintaining strong financial controls and meeting statutory and tax compliance obligations. You will also provide valuable financial insights to support business decisions, identify opportunities for continuous improvement and mentor junior finance team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Manage month-end and year-end close processes, preparing accurate management reports, financial statements and parent company reporting.

• Tax Compliance: Oversee BAS and FBT obligations, ensuring accurate preparation and timely lodgement.

• General Ledger: Maintain general ledger integrity, including balance sheet reconciliations, journals, accruals, provisions, inventory and bank reconciliations.

• Audit & Statutory Reporting: Prepare statutory accounts and coordinate with external auditors and tax advisers to ensure compliance with Australian Accounting Standards.

• Financial Controls & Improvement: Strengthen internal controls, identify process improvements and provide meaningful financial analysis to support decision-making.

• Team Support: Mentor and support finance team members and provide hands-on coverage across key finance functions when required.

About You

• CA qualification – mandatory.

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Senior Accountant role, preferably within a commercial environment.

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.

• Strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, statutory reporting and taxation requirements.

• Demonstrated experience in month-end and year-end reporting, reconciliations, BAS, FBT and external audits.

• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with exceptional attention to detail.

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the confidence to work across all levels of the business.

• A proactive, hands-on approach, with the ability to work independently, take ownership and meet competing deadlines.

• The ability to support, coach and collaborate with colleagues in a team-focused environment.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This role offers the opportunity to take genuine ownership of core finance activities while contributing to a collaborative and commercially focused Finance team.

You will enjoy a broad and varied remit, exposure to key business stakeholders and the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to financial performance, governance and ongoing process improvements.

If you are a CA-qualified Senior Accountant who thrives on responsibility, values accuracy and enjoys making a difference, we would love to hear from you.