Senior Financial Accountant

Perigon Group; Narangba; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Established national organisation

Autonomy in role

Supportive leadership

Process improvement opportunities

Long-term career development

Job summary

Perigon Group is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant in North Brisbane to own month-end and balance sheet reporting, providing accurate financial information and strong internal controls.

You will mentor junior staff, liaise with auditors, and drive process improvements across BAS, GST and payroll tax.

This hands-on role offers autonomy within a national organisation and clear opportunities for leadership development.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualification or nearing completion.
• Strong technical accounting skills across month-end and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience with BAS, GST, FBT and payroll tax is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end and year-end reporting, including journals, accruals, reconciliations and analysis.
• Prepare and review financial statements and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with Australian accounting standards and statutory obligations.
• Assist with external audits and supporting documentation.
• Provide technical accounting guidance to junior finance staff.
• Identify improvements to reporting processes, systems and controls.
• Collaborate with finance and operations to ensure timely financial information.

Skills

Technical accounting

Communication

Mentoring junior staff

Attention to detail

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Near completion of CA/CPA

Job description

Our Client

Our client is an established national organisation with a diverse operational footprint and a well‑developed finance function. The business operates in a fast‑paced, commercially focused environment, offering the scale and complexity of a larger organisation while providing individuals with the opportunity to take ownership, influence outcomes and make a visible impact.

About the Role

Reporting to the General Manager Finance, this is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong Senior Financial Accountant looking to take greater ownership and broaden their experience within an established national business. This is a hands‑on role with responsibility across month‑end reporting, financial accounting, statutory compliance, audit and balance sheet management. You will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial reporting, strengthening internal controls and identifying opportunities to improve existing processes. The position will also provide exposure to supporting and mentoring junior finance staff, making it particularly attractive to someone who enjoys taking ownership of their work while continuing to develop their leadership capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage month‑end and year‑end reporting processes, including journals, accruals, reconciliations and financial analysis
• Prepare and review financial statements, management reports and balance sheet reconciliations
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and statutory obligations, including BAS, GST, FBT and payroll tax
• Assist with external audit processes and the preparation of supporting documentation
• Provide technical accounting guidance and support to junior finance team members
• Identify and implement improvements to financial reporting, processes, systems and internal controls
• Work closely with the broader finance team and operational stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely financial information

About You

• CA or CPA qualified, or nearing completion
• Proven experience in a Financial Accountant or Senior Financial Accountant position, ideally within a medium to large organisation
• Strong technical accounting skills with experience across month‑end reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, statutory compliance and audit
• Sound knowledge of Australian accounting standards and taxation requirements
• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines
• A proactive approach to problem‑solving, with an interest in improving existing processes and efficiencies
• Previous experience mentoring or supporting junior finance staff would be advantageous
• Confident communicator who enjoys working collaboratively across a business

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join an established national organisation
• Broad technical accounting responsibilities with genuine ownership and autonomy
• Exposure to a supportive finance leadership team
• Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and develop your leadership capabilities
• Long‑term career development opportunities within a growing business

Location & Working Arrangements

This position is based in North Brisbane and requires someone comfortable working five days per week in the office.