Senior Financial Accountant - Ownership Across Multi-Entity

Hassett Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hassett Group is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join their finance function in Melbourne. The role is broad and hands-on, taking ownership of day-to-day accounting, compliance and reporting across multiple entities and investment structures.

You will work closely with senior leaders to improve processes, controls and reporting, supporting budgeting, cash flow and annual tax compliance, including BAS, IAS and FBT obligations. Strong technical accounting and Xero skills are desirable.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualified with a strong technical accounting background.
• Approximately 4+ years' experience in public practice, industry or a combination of both.
• Strong financial accounting, reporting and statutory compliance experience.
• Experience across multiple entities, including intercompany transactions and consolidations.
• Sound knowledge of Australian taxation requirements including GST, BAS and FBT.
• Strong Xero experience, including general ledger management and reconciliations.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of day-to-day financial accounting across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial records.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, consolidated financial reports and board reporting packs.
• Manage month-end processes, balance sheet reconciliations, journals and general ledger maintenance.
• Prepare BAS, IAS, FBT and other tax compliance requirements, including supporting annual income tax calculations.
• Oversee transactional accounting processes including accounts payable, receivable, bank reconciliations and payroll.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and cash flow reporting.
• Manage intercompany transactions, reconciliations and investment-related accounting.
• Support financial reporting and administration across a diverse investment portfolio.
• Liaise with external accountants, advisers and other stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting efficiencies and internal controls.

Skills

CA or CPA qualified

4+ years experience

Intercompany accounting & consolid at/

Australian taxation knowledge

Attention to detail & prioritization

Education

CA or CPA designation

Tools

Xero

Advanced Excel

Job description

Hassett Group is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join their finance function in Melbourne. The role is broad and hands-on, taking ownership of day-to-day accounting, compliance and reporting across multiple entities and investment structures.

You will work closely with senior leaders to improve processes, controls and reporting, supporting budgeting, cash flow and annual tax compliance, including BAS, IAS and FBT obligations. Strong technical accounting and Xero skills are desirable.