Senior Financial Accountant – Statutory & Consolidations

Cadence Connect; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 127,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadence Connect is assisting a large Queensland Government organisation in Brisbane to recruit an experienced Principal Financial Accountant for the Brisbane CBD finance team.

You will lead asset accounting, financial ledgers, month-end close and reporting across a multi-entity group, engaging with senior stakeholders and driving governance and strong internal controls.

Qualifications

• CA/CPA qualified Accountant with commercial experience
• Experience across financial accounting and governance with month-end and statutory reporting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving environment with commercial lens

Responsibilities

• Oversee asset accounting activities including asset registers, stocktakes, valuations and impairment
• Lead financial ledger operations and coordinate month-end close
• Provide timely high-level financial accounting advice to internal and external stakeholders
• Prepare formal and ad-hoc financial and management reporting for senior stakeholders
• Develop and strengthen financial policies, procedures and internal controls
• Support compliance with statutory requirements and government policy
• Lead financial management projects and drive continuous improvement
• Provide leadership across accounting activities and mentor junior staff

Skills

Accounting experience

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Excel

Commercial mindset

Stakeholder comms

Education

CA/CPA qualification

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

Job Description

About the Company

Our client is a privately owned business with a diverse portfolio of operations and investments. Having experienced consistent growth over recent years, they have built a reputation for taking a long‑term approach, maintaining a strong culture and creating opportunities for their people to develop alongside the business. With a lean and highly engaged team, this is an environment where individuals are encouraged to take ownership, contribute ideas and gain genuine exposure to how a business operates beyond the finance function.

About the Role

Reporting to an experienced Finance Manager, you'll play a key role within a small finance team, supporting the day‑to‑day running of the finance function while gaining exposure to a wide range of accounting and commercial activities.

This is not a role where you'll spend the next few years simply processing the same transactions on repeat. It will suit someone who enjoys variety, wants to understand how a business works and is motivated by finding better ways of doing things.

Key responsibilities include:

• Month‑end reporting and reconciliations
• Statutory and corporate reporting
• Financial analysis and investigation of variances
• Payroll for a small salaried workforce
• Supporting reporting requirements across a multi‑entity group structure
• Contributing to process improvements and helping enhance the capability of the finance function

You’ll have the opportunity to work closely with leaders across the business, develop your commercial acumen and gain exposure that is often difficult to find in more traditional accounting roles.

About You

We’re looking for a CA/CPA qualified Accountant with commercial experience who enjoys getting involved, takes ownership of their work and wants to continue developing their career.

Ideally, you’ll bring:

• Experience as an Accountant or Financial Accountant
• Strong financial reporting and reconciliation experience
• Well‑developed analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Strong attention to detail coupled with a commercial mindset
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• The ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, evolving environment

You’ll also be someone who:

• Is curious by nature and enjoys understanding the “why” behind the numbers
• Looks for solutions rather than simply identifying problems
• Enjoys improving processes and finding efficiencies
• Can balance both a technical accounting and commercial lens in their work
• Thrives in a collaborative, office‑based environment
• Wants a role that will continue to evolve as they do

Most importantly, you’ll be motivated by learning, growth and becoming a genuine contributor to the business. If your goal is to be doing exactly the same tasks in two or three years’ time, this probably isn’t the right opportunity. If you’re looking for a role where you can broaden your skillset, gain exposure and grow alongside a business, we’d love to hear from you.

What’s on Offer?

• Broad exposure across a complex, multi‑entity environment
• A hands‑on role with genuine ownership and accountability
• Direct access to experienced leaders and decision‑makers
• The opportunity to develop both your technical and commercial skillset
• A down‑to‑earth, collaborative and motivated team
• Strong work‑life balance, with overtime not being the norm
• Long‑term career development as the business continues to grow and evolve

Bring your technical accounting expertise to a senior role where you’ll have the opportunity to influence financial practices, support key reporting outcomes and provide trusted advice across a complex organisation.

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a large Queensland Government organisation to appoint an experienced Principal Financial Accountant to its Brisbane CBD finance team.

This is a hands‑on senior accounting position with a broad remit across financial accounting operations. You’ll lead key activities spanning month‑end, financial ledgers, annual financial statements and asset accounting, while providing technical advice and supporting strong financial governance across the organisation.

The position will suit someone who is comfortable taking ownership of complex accounting matters, working across multiple priorities and building strong relationships with senior stakeholders.

What you’ll be responsible for:

• Oversee asset accounting activities, including asset registers, stocktakes, valuations, impairment and useful life reviews
• Lead financial ledger operations and coordinate key month‑end accounting activities
• Provide timely, high‑level financial accounting advice to internal and external stakeholders
• Analyse financial information and performance to support decision‑making and key financial initiatives
• Prepare formal and ad‑hoc financial and management reporting for senior stakeholders
• Develop and strengthen financial policies, procedures and internal control frameworks
• Support compliance with statutory requirements, government policy and contemporary financial management practices
• Lead financial management projects and ensure agreed outcomes are delivered within required timeframes
• Provide leadership and guidance across financial accounting activities while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement

What you’ll bring

You’ll be an experienced financial accounting professional with the technical capability and confidence to operate at a senior level within a complex environment.

Ideally, you’ll bring:

• Extensive experience across financial accounting and financial management
• Strong capability across month‑end, financial reporting and complex accounting matters
• Sound knowledge of financial governance, compliance and internal controls
• Well‑developed analytical and problem‑solving skills
• The ability to communicate complex financial matters clearly to a range of stakeholders
• Proven experience providing leadership and direction within a finance environment
• A degree in Accounting, Commerce or a related discipline, with CPA, CA or equivalent qualifications highly regarded
• SAP system experience is beneficial

The Opportunity Offers

• Competitive hourly rate:$92.48 - $99.09 + super
• Full‑time fixed‑term contract through to the end of March 2027
• Brisbane CBD location, close to public transport
• Senior‑level exposure across a broad financial accounting portfolio
• The opportunity to contribute to financial governance, reporting and continuous improvement within a large public sector environment