Senior Financial Accountant | Hybrid – Manufacturing

Randstad - Finance & Accounting; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Hybrid working arrangements

Job summary

Randstad partnering with a highly successful manufacturing group invites applications for a Senior Financial Accountant in Melbourne. You will own the general ledger and financial reporting, driving the full month-end close and coordinating with auditors.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will manage the Trial Balance, balance sheet reconciliations, and monthly journals while partnering with operations to oversee inventory and cost accounting in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• CA/CPA qualified with 5 years of financial accounting experience in manufacturing or similar environment.
• Strong AASB/IFRS knowledge and ability to manage competing priorities and strict reporting deadlines.
• Commercial mindset with proactive problem-solving and process improvement.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience using SAP or Microsoft Dynamics advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Drive the full month-end close process across a complex corporate structure.
• Own the Trial Balance, balance sheet reconciliations, and posting monthly journals.
• Partner with operational and commercial stakeholders to oversee inventory and cost accounting in a high-volume manufacturing setting.
• Act as primary financial contact for external auditors, managing year-end reporting and statutory compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying efficiency gains and strengthening financial controls.

Skills

CA/CPA qualified

5 years experience

AASB/IFRS knowledge

Advanced Excel

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Dynamics

Excel

Job description

Randstad partnering with a highly successful manufacturing group invites applications for a Senior Financial Accountant in Melbourne. You will own the general ledger and financial reporting, driving the full month-end close and coordinating with auditors.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will manage the Trial Balance, balance sheet reconciliations, and monthly journals while partnering with operations to oversee inventory and cost accounting in a high-volume environment.