Senior Finance Accountant

SKG Services; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Supportive team environment

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

SKG SERVICES in Miranda Head Office, Sydney, is seeking a detail-driven Senior Accountant to join our finance team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

You will prepare monthly management reports, manage month-end processes, budgets, and cash flow, and lead a small team while maintaining strong controls.

Qualifications

• A degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• CPA or CA qualification, or progress towards completion.
• Demonstrated experience in management accounting, financial reporting and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience supervising finance staff, ideally across accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to explain financial information clearly.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using accounting systems.
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgement and the ability to meet competing deadlines.
• A collaborative approach and confidence working with stakeholders across different functions.
• Experience in facilities management or a service-based business would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management reports, including profit and loss statements, variance analysis and commentary.
• Complete month-end processes, journals, accruals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow reporting.
• Analyse financial performance, costs and trends to support operational and commercial decisions.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including payment processing, collections and debtor management.
• Lead and develop the team, setting clear priorities and monitoring performance.
• Maintain effective financial controls and support compliance with company policies and reporting requirements.
• Work with operational managers to explain financial results and resolve queries.
• Support audits and improve finance processes, reporting and data accuracy.

Skills

Accounting degree

CPA/CA qualification

Management accounting

Staff supervision

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Attention to detail

Stakeholder collaboration

Facilities management experience

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

CPA/CA in progress

Tools

Accounting software

ERP systems

Job description

This is a full-time, fully onsite role based at our Miranda Head Office in Sydney

SKG SERVICES is a national organisation with over 50 years of industry expertise. As a pioneer in delivering premium "soft" facility management services across Australia.

We’re looking for a detail-driven and experienced Senior Accountant to join our finance team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities but not limited to:-

• Prepare monthly management reports, including profit and loss statements, variance analysis and commentary.
• Complete month-end processes, journals, accruals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow reporting.
• Analyse financial performance, costs and trends to support operational and commercial decisions.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including payment processing, collections and debtor management.
• Lead and develop the team, setting clear priorities and monitoring performance.
• Maintain effective financial controls and support compliance with company policies and reporting requirements.
• Work with operational managers to explain financial results and resolve queries.
• Support audits and improve finance processes, reporting and data accuracy.

Skills and Experience

• A degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• CPA or CA qualification, or progress towards completion.
• Demonstrated experience in management accounting, financial reporting and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience supervising finance staff, ideally across accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to explain financial information clearly.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using accounting systems.
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgement and the ability to meet competing deadlines.
• A collaborative approach and confidence working with stakeholders across different functions.
• Experience in facilities management or a service-based business would be advantageous.

What We Offer

• An excellent opportunity to join a renowned Australian company, where you can drive growth and make a meaningful impact on the business.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Work in a supportive and inclusive environment that values diversity and innovation.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive workplace that provides equal opportunities to all persons regardless of their age, cultural background, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, or anything else.