Senior Financial Accountant & Bookkeeper

Mills Recruitment; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mills Recruitment is seeking a Financial Accountant / Senior Bookkeeper for an industry-leading WA hospitality group. The role covers end-to-end finance, from daily bookkeeping to high-level financial strategy, reporting, and compliance.

The successful candidate will manage AP/AR, payroll, cash flow forecasting, budgeting, BAS and audits, with multi-entity experience preferred and CPA/CA qualification highly desirable.

Qualifications

• CPA or CA qualification highly desirable.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in bookkeeping or accountant role in a commercial environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Xero (multi-entity experience preferred).
• Proven ability to manage both transactional bookkeeping and high‑level reporting.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct bookkeeping duties including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare and analyse monthly management reports, cash flow forecasts, and financial statements.
• Oversee budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Ensure compliance with BAS, taxation, superannuation, and audit obligations.
• Implement and monitor internal controls and cost-saving measures.
• Liaise with external auditors, accountants, and key stakeholders.
• Provide strategic financial insights to support decision-making across the hospitality group.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Payroll

Bank reconciliations

Management reporting

Cash flow forecasting

Financial statements

Internal controls

Xero

Education

CPA or CA qualification

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

Mills Recruitment is seeking a Financial Accountant / Senior Bookkeeper for an industry-leading WA hospitality group. The role covers end-to-end finance, from daily bookkeeping to high-level financial strategy, reporting, and compliance.

The successful candidate will manage AP/AR, payroll, cash flow forecasting, budgeting, BAS and audits, with multi-entity experience preferred and CPA/CA qualification highly desirable.