Strategic Financial Accountant - Month-End & Group Reporting

Mars Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars Recruitment is seeking a Financial Accountant for a growing Australian retail finance team. This role supports multiple brands and reports to the CFO, taking ownership of key accounting processes and board reporting.

Ideal candidates have CA/CPA, 4+ years' PQE, and strong month-end, reconciliations, GST/BAS knowledge, with advanced Excel and ERP experience. Based in Melbourne, on-site role with potential process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Commerce or Finance.
• CA or CPA qualified.
• Minimum four years' post-qualification experience.
• Experience with month-end, financial reporting and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, GST and BAS.
• Advanced Excel and ERP/cloud accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end close and monthly management accounts.
• Prepare and review P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reporting.
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and inventory accounting.
• Manage intercompany accounting across group entities.
• Prepare BAS, IAS and other tax/compliance requirements.
• Support budgets, forecasts and weekly cash flow reporting.
• Contribute to CFO and board reporting packs.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting.
• Provide guidance to Accounts Officer.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Intercompany accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Commerce or Finance

CA or CPA qualification

Tools

ERP system

Cloud accounting software

Job description

Mars Recruitment is seeking a Financial Accountant for a growing Australian retail finance team. This role supports multiple brands and reports to the CFO, taking ownership of key accounting processes and board reporting.

Ideal candidates have CA/CPA, 4+ years' PQE, and strong month-end, reconciliations, GST/BAS knowledge, with advanced Excel and ERP experience. Based in Melbourne, on-site role with potential process improvements.