Senior Management Accountant

Credible Accounting; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Credible Accounting, a boutique firm based in Norwest Sydney, seeks a Senior Management Accountant to join the team on site. You will prepare and review management reports, create budgets and forecasts, and provide insights to support client decision-making.

You will manage month-end processes, accruals, journal entries, and variance analysis while ensuring compliance with standards. Collaboration with owners and staff will help refine reporting and controls; mentoring junior colleagues is

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required; professional certification is highly desirable.
• Strong technical accounting skills with a focus on accruals and financial statements.
• Experience in management accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Proficiency with accounting software and ERP systems; advanced Excel skills are expected.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities; detailed and independent work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review management reports, budgets, forecasts, and financial statements.
• Oversee month-end processes, accruals, and journal entries with accuracy and timeliness.
• Perform variance and trend analysis to provide actionable insights for clients.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and firm policies; refine reporting frameworks.
• Collaborate with business owners and team members to improve processes and controls.
• Mentor junior staff and support continuous improvement in service delivery.

Skills

Strong accounting skills

Advanced analytical skills

Budgeting & forecasting

Variance analysis & reporting

ERP software experience

Proficient in Excel

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA/CA certification desirable

Tools

Accounting software

ERP systems

Job description

Job Description

Company Description

Credible Accounting is a boutique firm founded in 2016 to help business owners stay in control of their finances while focusing on what they do best. The firm supports a diverse range of businesses across Australia, offering services from foundational bookkeeping to comprehensive financial management. Based in Norwest Sydney, Credible Accounting is known for high-touch, personalised service tailored to each client's needs. Team members work within established, reliable processes that enable efficient delivery and strong client relationships, providing a supportive environment for professionals who value quality and integrity.

Role Description

The Senior Management Accountant is a full-time, on-site role based in Norwest, NSW. This position is responsible for preparing and reviewing management reports, budgets, forecasts, and financial statements, and providing insights to support decision‑making for a wide range of clients. Day-to-day tasks include managing month‑end processes, overseeing accruals and journal entries, performing variance and trend analysis, and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and policies. The role involves collaborating closely with business owners and internal team members to interpret financial results, develop performance metrics, and recommend improvements to processes and controls. The Senior Management Accountant will also contribute to refining internal reporting frameworks, mentoring junior staff, and supporting continuous enhancement of service delivery.

Qualifications

• Strong technical accounting skills, including experience with Financial Statements and Accruals.
• Solid foundation in Finance and Accounting, with the ability to apply principles in a management accounting context.
• Advanced Analytical Skills for budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and performance reporting.
• Proficiency with accounting and ERP software, as well as Excel or other data analysis tools.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; professional certification (e.g., CPA, CA) is highly desirable.
• Experience in management accounting or similar roles, preferably within public practice or a multi‑client environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information clearly.
• High attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a boutique firm setting.