Senior Insolvency Accountant

Charter Diligence; Sydney; Sur place; AUD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Charter Diligence in Australia seeks an experienced Senior Insolvency Accountant to join its Restructuring and Insolvency team. Working with Managers, Directors and Partners, you will take ownership of insolvency engagements and develop technical, commercial and stakeholder skills.

Exposure to liquidations, administrations and receiverships across diverse industries. You will participate from appointment through to reporting and completion; this role offers broader engagement exposure, increased

Qualifications

• Approximately 3+ years of relevant Australian insolvency, restructuring or corporate recovery experience.
• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Commerce, Finance or a related discipline.
• CA or CPA qualification completed or currently underway is highly regarded.
• ARITA studies, qualifications or demonstrated knowledge of insolvency practice will be advantageous.
• Practical experience working across corporate insolvency appointments.
• Sound understanding of Australian insolvency legislation, regulatory requirements and professional standards.
• Strong financial analysis, investigation and report-writing capabilities.
• Confident stakeholder management and professional communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements, deadlines and competing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail with a commercial and analytical approach to problem-solving.
• Experience supporting or mentoring junior accountants will be advantageous.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and general accounting software proficiency.
• Australian Permanent Residency, Australian Citizenship or a valid long-term Australian working visa is required.
• Applicants must hold valid Australian working rights as visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• As a mandatory requirement for this contract role, applicants are kindly asked to complete a compliance check and upload their work rights verification at www.charterdiligence.com.au/portal.

Responsabilités

• Manage day-to-day activities across a portfolio of corporate insolvency and restructuring engagements.
• Assist with liquidations, voluntary administrations, receiverships and other formal appointments.
• Conduct detailed investigations into company affairs, financial transactions and potential recoveries.
• Analyse financial statements, accounting records, cash flows and business performance.
• Prepare statutory reports, creditor communications, correspondence and supporting documentation.
• Liaise professionally with creditors, directors, employees, solicitors, financiers and other stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate engagement files and ensure statutory deadlines and regulatory obligations are met.
• Identify potential voidable transactions, recoveries and other matters requiring further investigation.
• Assist senior team members with larger and more complex restructuring and advisory engagements.
• Prepare financial analysis and supporting schedules to assist with commercial recommendations.
• Manage competing priorities across multiple appointments while maintaining quality and timeliness.
• Review work completed by junior accountants and provide practical guidance and mentoring.
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing, process improvements and team development.
• Develop strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Description du poste

Our Client

Our client is a highly regarded mid-tier accounting and professional services firm with an established presence in the Australian market. The firm provides a broad range of accounting, advisory, restructuring, insolvency, audit and taxation services to privately owned businesses, corporates and other stakeholders.

Our Client

Our client is a highly regarded mid-tier accounting and professional services firm with an established presence in the Australian market. The firm provides a broad range of accounting, advisory, restructuring, insolvency, audit and taxation services to privately owned businesses, corporates and other stakeholders.

With the resources and quality of work associated with a major professional services practice, while maintaining the accessibility and collaborative culture of a mid-tier firm, the business provides strong opportunities for accountants looking to build a long-term specialist career.

The Restructuring and Insolvency practice works across formal appointments, corporate recovery and advisory matters involving businesses across a diverse range of industries.

Why Contract With Us

At Charter Diligence, we go beyond just placement — we support our contractors with practical benefits that reflect real-life needs. All contractors engaged through us have access to early cash advances on approved timesheets, offering flexibility in cases of unforeseen expenses or cash flow challenges. Unlike traditional labour hire providers, we understand that life doesn’t always align with a pay cycle — and we’re here to help when it matters most. Well, ask your mates if they’re already a Charter Diligence Contractor — chances are, they’re already benefiting from the support we provide.

About The Role

An opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Insolvency Accountant to join an established Restructuring and Insolvency team.

Working closely with Managers, Directors and Partners, you will take greater ownership of insolvency engagements while developing your technical, commercial and stakeholder management capabilities.

The position offers exposure to a varied portfolio of corporate insolvency and restructuring matters, including liquidations, voluntary administrations and receiverships. You will participate throughout the engagement lifecycle, from initial appointment and financial investigation through to statutory reporting and completion.

This is well suited to an insolvency professional looking for broader engagement exposure, increased responsibility and a defined pathway towards more senior positions within a recognised accounting firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day activities across a portfolio of corporate insolvency and restructuring engagements
• Assist with liquidations, voluntary administrations, receiverships and other formal appointments
• Conduct detailed investigations into company affairs, financial transactions and potential recoveries
• Analyse financial statements, accounting records, cash flows and business performance
• Prepare statutory reports, creditor communications, correspondence and supporting documentation
• Liaise professionally with creditors, directors, employees, solicitors, financiers and other stakeholders
• Maintain accurate engagement files and ensure statutory deadlines and regulatory obligations are met
• Identify potential voidable transactions, recoveries and other matters requiring further investigation
• Assist senior team members with larger and more complex restructuring and advisory engagements
• Prepare financial analysis and supporting schedules to assist with commercial recommendations
• Manage competing priorities across multiple appointments while maintaining quality and timeliness
• Review work completed by junior accountants and provide practical guidance and mentoring
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing, process improvements and team development
• Develop strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

About You

• Approximately 3+ years of relevant Australian insolvency, restructuring or corporate recovery experience
• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Commerce, Finance or a related discipline
• CA or CPA qualification completed or currently underway is highly regarded
• ARITA studies, qualifications or demonstrated knowledge of insolvency practice will be advantageous
• Practical experience working across corporate insolvency appointments
• Sound understanding of Australian insolvency legislation, regulatory requirements and professional standards
• Strong financial analysis, investigation and report-writing capabilities
• Confident stakeholder management and professional communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple engagements, deadlines and competing priorities
• Strong attention to detail with a commercial and analytical approach to problem-solving
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively within a collaborative team
• Experience supporting or mentoring junior accountants will be advantageous
• Strong Microsoft Excel and general accounting software proficiency
• Australian Permanent Residency, Australian Citizenship or a valid long-term Australian working visa is required
• Applicants must hold valid Australian working rights as visa sponsorship is not available for this position
• As a mandatory requirement for this contract role, applicants are kindly asked to complete a compliance check and upload their work rights verification at www.charterdiligence.com.au/portal. Incomplete submissions may not be considered. If you have any questions or need assistance with the process, please don’t hesitate to contact our team—we’re here to help.

Application Process

Important: Due to the high volume of applications and the limited submission timeframe, we may not be able to contact all applicants. This is not a reflection of interest, but a result of operational constraints. As part of mandatory government contract requirements, priority will be given to candidates who have completed all necessary compliance checks. For applicants with privacy concerns regarding work rights verification submission, documents may be presented in person at our local offices for sighting.

For confidential inquiries, contact our recruitment team at [e-mail] and [phone] (Sydney), [phone] (Melbourne), [phone] (Brisbane), or [phone] (Perth).

Charter Diligence is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of their background. Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of the industry.