Senior Management Accountant

Help & I; North Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Professional development opportunities

Long-term career growth

Job summary

HELP & I PTY LTD, based in North Sydney, is seeking an experienced Senior Management Accountant to join the leadership team. You will manage financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and high-level advisory work to support strategic decisions and growth.

You will enhance internal controls, ensure compliance with statutory obligations and drive performance across the organisation. This role offers long-term career growth within a growing accounting services provider.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of experience in management accounting and financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of Australian accounting standards and internal controls.
• Experience preparing complex management reports and providing strategic financial advice.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor financial plans, budgets and forecasts to support objectives.
• Prepare, review and present monthly, quarterly and annual management reports and statements.
• Conduct variance, cost and profitability analyses across divisions.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital and financial risk exposure.
• Coordinate external audits and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead financial governance initiatives and mentor staff.

Skills

Management accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Financial analysis

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA Australia or CA ANZ membership

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

SENIOR MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT

HELP & I PTY LTD

Permanent Full-Time Position Salary: $180,000 - $200,000 per annum plus Superannuation Location: North Sydney, NSW 2060

About Us:

HELP & I PTY LTD is a North Sydney-based organisation providing accounting, bookkeeping, outsourcing, and recruitment to NDIS providers and NDIS plan management services to individuals and businesses across Australia. As a registered NDIS provider, we are committed to delivering high-quality financial and administrative solutions that support business growth, operational efficiency and compliance. We are seeking an experienced Senior Management Accountant to join our leadership team and contribute to the organisation's strategic financial management and long-term success.

Position Summary:

Reporting directly to the Owner, the Senior Management Accountant will be responsible for managing the organisation's financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and financial performance analysis. The role requires the provision of high-level financial advice to support strategic decision-making, business growth, operational efficiency and financial sustainability.

The successful candidate will play a key role in developing financial strategies, improving internal controls, monitoring business performance and ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and monitor financial management strategies, budgets and forecasts to support organisational objectives.
• Analyse financial performance and provide strategic recommendations to Owner regarding business operations, profitability and growth opportunities.
• Prepare, review and present monthly, quarterly and annual management reports, financial statements and performance analyses.
• Conduct detailed variance analysis, cost analysis and profitability assessments across business divisions.
• Monitor organisational cash flow, working capital requirements and financial risk exposure.
• Evaluate operational performance and identify opportunities to improve financial efficiency and resource utilisation.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic planning, investment decisions and business development initiatives.
• Review and enhance accounting systems, financial reporting frameworks and internal control processes.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, taxation legislation and other statutory reporting requirements.
• Coordinate external audits and provide financial reporting support for regulatory and compliance reviews.
• Lead financial governance initiatives and contribute to organisational policy development.
• Mentor and provide guidance to finance and administrative staff as required.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or higher qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• CPA Australia or Chartered Accountant (CA ANZ) membership, or eligibility to obtain membership.
• Minimum five years of relevant experience in management accounting, financial management, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Demonstrated experience preparing complex management reports and providing strategic financial advice to senior management.
• Strong understanding of Australian Accounting Standards, financial governance and internal control frameworks.
• Advanced financial modelling, analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• High-level proficiency in accounting and NDIS-related systems, financial reporting tools and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

Desirable Experience:

• Experience within accounting services, professional services, NDIS, healthcare, disability services or outsourced business services environments.
• Experience supporting business growth, mergers, acquisitions or organisational transformation projects.
• Knowledge of NDIS funding structures and compliance requirements.

Benefits:

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Professional and supportive team environment.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Exposure to strategic decision-making and executive leadership.
• Long-term career growth opportunities within a growing organisation.

Salary:

$180,000 - $200,000 per annum plus superannuation