Senior Financial Accountant

Randstad Australia; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Hybrid working

Job summary

Randstad Australia partners with a leading manufacturing organisation in Melbourne's south-east. The Senior Financial Accountant will own month-end close, financial reporting, and liaise with auditors to ensure compliance.

You will be CA/CPA qualified with IFRS/AASB knowledge, advanced Excel, and ERP experience (SAP or Microsoft Dynamics). Hybrid working and on-site parking are available.

Qualifications

• CA/CPA qualified with 5 years of relevant financial accounting experience within a manufacturing/commercial environment.
• Strong AASB/IFRS knowledge with ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Commercial mindset with proactive problem-solving and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Drive full month-end close process across a complex corporate structure.
• Own Trial Balance, balance sheet reconciliations, and monthly journals.
• Collaborate with operational stakeholders on inventory and cost accounting in a high-volume setting.
• Act as primary contact for external auditors, overseeing year-end reporting and compliance.
• Identify opportunities for efficiency gains and strengthen financial controls.

Skills

Advanced Excel

AASB/IFRS knowledge

Financial reporting

Education

CA/CPA qualification

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Our Client

Randstad are delighted to be partnering with a highly successful organisation operating in the fast-paced manufacturing space. Known for their commitment to quality and operating within a complex commercial environment, they foster a highly collaborative team culture. With a strong focus on continuous improvement, you will have the opportunity to leverage new technologies, automation, and agile workflows to achieve business objectives in this Senior Financial Accountant role.

About The Opportunity

As the Senior Financial Accountant, you will report directly to the Financial Controller. You will be at the forefront of the finance function, taking true ownership of the general ledger and financial reporting to enable informed decision-making. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Driving the full month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across a complex corporate structure.
• Full ownership of the Trial Balance, balance sheet reconciliations, and the posting of monthly journals.
• Partnering closely with operational and commercial stakeholders to oversee inventory and cost accounting in a high-volume manufacturing setting.
• Acting as the primary financial contact for external auditors, managing year-end reporting and statutory compliance.
• Driving continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for efficiency gains, strengthening financial controls, and implementing streamlined solutions.

Ideal Profile

• You will be CA/CPA qualified with 5 years of relevant financial accounting experience within the manufacturing is similar complex commercial environment.
• Strong AASB/IFRS knowledge with a demonstrated experience manage competing priorities and strict reporting deadlines.
• A commercial mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
• Advanced Excel skills essential, with experience using SAP or Microsoft Dynamics highly advantageous.

Benefits

• An opportunity to influence the direction of a modernising finance function.
• Join a collaborative, highly capable team who encourage growth and innovation.
• Convenient South East location, on-site parking & hybrid working arrangements.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.