Senior Project Accountant - Defence Sector

SRC Aus; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SRC Aus, working within Australia’s defence sector, seeks a Senior Accountant to deliver management and financial reporting, partner with stakeholders, and support decision-making. The role involves leading month-end processes, budgeting, and payroll, within a dynamic, project-based environment.

You will contribute to continuous improvement, leverage Xero and Excel for robust analysis, and report to the Finance Director in a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• CA/CPA qualification (or equivalent) with a strong technical accounting background.
• 5+ years' experience in a Senior Accountant or similar role.
• Experience in a project-based environment is highly regarded.
• Strong Excel and Xero experience for reporting and analysis.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop P&L, balance sheet, budgets and monthly forecasts.
• Lead month-end and year-end close with journals and reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly management reports with performance analysis and commentary.
• Oversee payroll processing on a fortnightly basis.
• Partner with project managers to drive performance and cost control.
• Ensure timely processing of supplier invoices and payments.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

CA/CPA qualification

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

SRC Aus, working within Australia’s defence sector, seeks a Senior Accountant to deliver management and financial reporting, partner with stakeholders, and support decision-making. The role involves leading month-end processes, budgeting, and payroll, within a dynamic, project-based environment.

You will contribute to continuous improvement, leverage Xero and Excel for robust analysis, and report to the Finance Director in a high-performing team.