Senior Financial Accountant

Perpetual; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from anywhere in Australia (up to

Wellbeing annual allowance

Study support & professional developm

Job summary

Perpetual Wealth Management is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to support accurate financial accounting, reporting and control activities. You will work with stakeholders to maintain data integrity and align with accounting standards while evolving finance systems and processes.

The role focuses on month-end close, statutory reporting, and driving improvements in finance operations within a hybrid Australia-wide work environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or Finance with CA/CPA qualification.
• At least five years' experience in a similar financial accounting role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and own month-end accounting activities including accruals, prepayments, amortisation and journals.
• Maintain GL accuracy, completeness and integrity per policies.
• Manage balance sheet controls and robust audit trails.
• Prepare statutory financial statements, disclosures and audit support.
• Support finance process improvements, controls and data quality.
• Build stakeholder relationships and resolve accounting queries across finance and systems.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

CA/CPA qualification

Workday experience

Tools

Workday

Excel

Job description

• More Time Off for What Matters: Enjoy up to 6 weeks of leave


• Hybrid office/work-from-home environment


• Develop your financial accounting career with Perpetual Wealth

Perpetual Wealth Management

The wealth management business consists of three distinct brands in addition to Perpetual Private - Fordham, Jacaranda financial planning and Priority Life - offering a unique mix of wealth management, advice and trustee services. With a diverse range of capabilities including strategic advice on superannuation and retirement planning, general investment, asset protection, insurance, tax management, estate planning, aged care, social security, succession planning and philanthropy. Our clients include individuals, families, businesses, not-for-profit organisations, and Indigenous communities throughout Australia.

As part of an exciting new chapter, Perpetual Wealth will soon become a standalone business as part of the recently announced acquisition by Bain Capital. This creates a unique opportunity to join a business focused on growth, innovation, and delivering exceptional outcomes for clients.

About the role

The Senior Financial Accountant is responsible for supporting the delivery of accurate and timely financial accounting, reporting and control activities across the business. This role is suited to a technically strong accounting professional who enjoys improving processes, supporting business change and ensuring accurate, well-controlled financial outcomes. You will work closely with business stakeholders to maintain financial data integrity and compliance with accounting standards, while supporting the ongoing evolution of finance systems and processes.

Role responsibilities include:

• Prepare and own month-end accounting activities, including accruals, prepayments, amortisation and reclassification journals.


• Maintain the accuracy, completeness and integrity of the general ledger in accordance with accounting policies and standards.


• Manage balance sheet controls, investigate reconciliation items and maintain robust audit trails across month-end and year-end activities.


• Prepare statutory financial statements, disclosures, audit support, technical accounting documentation and supporting board papers.


• Support improvements to financial processes, controls, reporting and data quality, and participate in finance transformation and system implementation initiatives.


• Build effective stakeholder relationships and resolve accounting, reporting, reconciliation, data and operational queries across finance and business systems.

About you

• A degree in Accounting, Finance or another related discipline, together with a CA or CPA qualification.


• At least five years' experience in a similar role, within a financial services environment.


• Strong technical accounting knowledge and practical experience applying accounting standards.


• Experience using Workday, preferred, or another comparable finance system, with strong Microsoft Excel and MS Office proficiency.


• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, with a collaborative and team-oriented approach.


• Excellent attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently, manage priorities and drive continuous improvement.

How we work

Our unique culture is underpinned by our three organisational behaviours, Stretch, Own it, Make an impact which drive our approach of day-to-day interactions with colleagues and clients, the way we approach decision-making to the questions we ask and the problems we solve.

Employee benefits

• Work from anywhere in Australia for up to one month each year.


• An annual allowance to empower you to prioritise your personal wellbeing.


• Study support and commitment to supporting professional development.

Diversity and inclusion

• Strong commitment to all aspects of Diversity and Inclusion through a robust 7 pillar strategy.


• A growing number of employee-led networks who work to raise awareness and drive continued change.


• We support over 50 First Nations Communities, helping to secure the communities' future. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.

We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated. No matter your background or circumstances, we aim to provide an environment where you can thrive.