Strategic Financial Accountant — Partner to the CFO

The Crommelin Group; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Crommelin Group in Western Australia is seeking a proactive Financial Accountant to join the finance team in Welshpool. You will report to the CFO, deliver accurate financial reporting, support budgeting, and provide insights to guide strategic decisions across a growing Australian business.

You will partner with operational leaders, strengthen financial governance and drive continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining compliance with Australian accounting standards.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualification.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Commerce or Finance.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a Financial Accountant, Management Accountant or similar role.
• Strong technical accounting and statutory reporting expertise.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.
• Experience working with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and executive reporting packs.
• Manage month-end and year-end financial reporting processes.
• Balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Prepare statutory financial statements and support external audit requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Australian Accounting Standards and taxation obligations.
• Prepare and review BAS, FBT, payroll tax and other statutory returns.
• Develop and maintain cash flow forecasts and working capital reporting.
• Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Provide financial analysis and performance insights to operational and business leaders.
• Monitor, review and improve internal controls and financial processes.
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations, fixed asset registers and accounting schedules.
• Assist with inventory reporting and cost analysis.
• Partner with the CFO on strategic projects, business improvement initiatives, acquisitions and system implementations.
• Support finance transformation and reporting automation projects.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Financial modelling

Attention to detail

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Commerce or Finance

Minimum 3 years' experience in Financial/Management Accountant role

Tools

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Job description

The Crommelin Group in Western Australia is seeking a proactive Financial Accountant to join the finance team in Welshpool. You will report to the CFO, deliver accurate financial reporting, support budgeting, and provide insights to guide strategic decisions across a growing Australian business.

You will partner with operational leaders, strengthen financial governance and drive continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining compliance with Australian accounting standards.