Senior Group Accountant | Kewdale

Our Hris; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Nine-day fortnight

Health reimbursement

Employee discounts

Referral bonus

Salary sacrifice options

Training and progression

Job summary

Pacific Energy is seeking a Senior Group Accountant to join its Finance team in Western Australia. The successful candidate will lead group reporting, consolidate financial statements, maintain governance controls, and support audits.

You will drive continuous improvement in processes, partner with stakeholders across the business, and mentor junior team members while delivering accurate financial reporting and compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Commerce, Finance or a related discipline.
• CA or CPA qualification is preferred for the role.
• 5+ years in financial accounting, audit, advisory or similar.
• Strong experience in statutory reporting, consolidations, budgeting and forecasting.
• Knowledge of internal controls and governance frameworks.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Advanced Excel skills; BI tools experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead Group month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations and monthly Board and Executive reporting.
• Prepare annual consolidated financial statements and support statutory reporting requirements.
• Prepare quarterly financial reporting and analysis for equity holders.
• Coordinate internal and external audit activities.
• Develop, maintain and improve accounting policies, financial controls and reporting processes.
• Mentor junior finance team members and contribute to finance improvements.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Degree in Accounting/Commerce/Finance or related

Tools

Microsoft Excel

BI tools

Job description

Introduction

Pacific Energy is an Australian market leader in the provision of sustainable distributed energy. Our purpose is to transition the world to a clean energy future.

As Australia’s only end-to-end provider of all renewable energy technologies, with proven experience integrating solar, wind, battery energy storage and green hydrogen into new and existing systems, we deliver industry firsts that are leading the clean energy transition.

Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Group Accountant to join our Finance team. Reporting into the Group Finance function, you will play a key role in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, maintaining strong financial controls, and providing technical accounting expertise across the business.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accounting professional who enjoys working across financial and management reporting, governance, compliance, budgeting, and process improvement in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

About the Role

As the Senior Group Accountant, you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate delivery of financial accounting, management reporting, and governance activities across the Group. You will provide technical accounting support, drive continuous improvement initiatives, support audit activities, and contribute to the integrity of the organisation's financial reporting framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Group month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations and monthly Board and Executive reporting.
• Prepare annual consolidated financial statements and support statutory reporting requirements in accordance with accounting standards.
• Prepare quarterly financial reporting and analysis for the Group’s equity holders.
• Prepare technical accounting papers and provide guidance on accounting matters and new standards.
• Coordinate internal and external audit activities.
• Support Group budgets, forecasts and reforecasts.
• Develop, maintain and improve accounting policies, financial controls and reporting processes.
• Ensure the integrity of financial master data, reporting structures and ERP controls.
• Partner with stakeholders across the business on financial reporting, governance and compliance matters.
• Support and mentor junior finance team members.
• Contribute to finance improvement initiatives and other projects as required.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Degree qualification in Accounting, Commerce, Finance or a related discipline.
• Commercial or industry experience will be highly regarded, however first-time movers from Big 4 are also encouraged to apply.
• CA or CPA qualification.
• 5+ years' experience in financial accounting, audit, advisory or a similar role.
• Strong experience in technical accounting and complex reporting matters.
• Strong experience in statutory reporting, consolidations, budgeting and forecasting.
• Knowledge of internal controls, governance frameworks and accounting policies.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with exposure to BI tools highly regarded.
• Exceptional attention to detail and analytical capability.
• A proactive mindset with a continuous improvement focus.

Why Join Us

We invest in our people and offer benefits designed to support career development, wellbeing and work-life balance, including:

• Full-time, permanent opportunity with free onsite parking in Kewdale
• Competitive remuneration package
• Nine-day fortnight option and flexible working arrangements
• Health and wellbeing reimbursement
• Rewards Gateway employee discounts
• Employee referral bonus program
• Salary sacrifice options for superannuation, vehicles and education
• Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities

Eligibility

To be considered, you must have permanent and unrestricted working rights in Australia.

For more information, visit Pacific Energy Careers.