Senior Financial Accountant

Hassett; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hassett is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to own day‑to‑day accounting across multiple entities in Melbourne. You will manage month‑end, prepare consolidated reports and support tax compliance, cash flow and budgeting for a diverse investment portfolio.

The role requires strong technical accounting, IFRS/GAAP knowledge, and proven experience with Xero and Excel. Work closely with senior leadership and external advisers.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualified with strong technical accounting background.
• Experience in financial accounting, reporting and compliance.
• Experience across multiple entities including intercompany and consolidations.
• Knowledge of GST, BAS and FBT in Australia.
• Proficiency with Xero GL management and reconciliations.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of day‑to‑day financial accounting across multiple entities.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, consolidated reports and board packs.
• Manage month‑end processes, reconciliations, journals and general ledger.
• Prepare BAS, IAS, FBT and other tax compliance requirements.
• Oversee AP, AR, bank reconciliations and payroll.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and cash flow reporting.
• Manage intercompany transactions and investment‑related accounting
• Support financial reporting across a diverse investment portfolio
• Liaise with external accountants and advisers
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and controls

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Stakeholder management

Proactive process improvement

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

ABOUT OUR CLIENT AND THE ROLE

Our client is a privately owned investment group with a diverse portfolio of businesses, assets and investments across multiple sectors. They are seeking an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to join their finance function in a broad, hands‑on role. You'll take ownership of the day‑to‑day financial accounting, compliance and reporting across multiple entities. This is an opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, gain exposure to a variety of investment structures and business activities, and contribute to the continued development of the finance function.

The role will suit someone with strong technical accounting fundamentals who enjoys being across the detail but is equally comfortable looking for ways to improve processes, reporting and financial controls.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take ownership of day‑to‑day financial accounting across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial records


• Prepare monthly management accounts, consolidated financial reports and board reporting packs


• Manage month‑end processes, balance sheet reconciliations, journals and general ledger maintenance


• Prepare BAS, IAS, FBT and other tax compliance requirements, including supporting annual income tax calculations


• Oversee transactional accounting processes including accounts payable, receivable, bank reconciliations and payroll


• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and cash flow reporting


• Manage intercompany transactions, reconciliations and investment‑related accounting


• Support financial reporting and administration across a diverse investment portfolio


• Liaise with external accountants, advisers and other stakeholders


• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting efficiencies and internal controls

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• CA or CPA qualified with a strong technical accounting background


• Approximately 4+ years' experience gained within public practice, industry or a combination of both


• Strong financial accounting, reporting and statutory compliance experience


• Experience working across multiple entities, including intercompany transactions and consolidations


• Sound knowledge of Australian taxation requirements including GST, BAS and FBT


• Strong Xero experience, including general ledger management and reconciliations


• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills


• Exposure to investment accounting, trusts or complex entity structures will be highly regarded


• Experience with investment portfolios, private equity or family office environments would be advantageous but isn't essential


• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities


• A proactive approach with an interest in improving systems, processes and reporting

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically capable accountant looking for greater ownership, variety and direct exposure to senior leadership within a growing investment environment.