Jobs in United Kingdom

The Organisation:

Join a large, established Australian business with a strong national footprint and a proud history of delivering essential services to industry. Recognised as a trusted leader in its field, the organisation continues to expand rapidly through a combination of organic growth and strategic acquisitions.

With operations spanning multiple locations and a commitment to innovation, safety, and customer service, this is a business that values excellence and continuous improvement. You’ll be part of a collaborative, high-performing team in a dynamic environment where your expertise will make a tangible impact.

About the Role:

This is a pivotal leadership opportunity for an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to take ownership of financial management and reporting across a complex, multi-entity business. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you’ll lead a capable team and play a key role in shaping financial processes, governance, and strategic decision-making.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and mentoring a finance team across accounting, reporting, and compliance
• Driving continuous improvement of financial controls, policies, and procedures
• Overseeing month-end close, reconciliations, and preparation of statutory and management reports
• Managing budgets, forecasts, and cash flow, and providing strategic insights to senior leadership
• Coordinating external audits and tax compliance activities
• Supporting major tenders, acquisitions, and commercial decision-making through robust financial analysis
• Enhancing financial reporting systems and contributing to ERP and process improvement initiatives

This is a full-time, permanent role offering both strategic influence and hands-on responsibility in a growing and evolving business.

Your Profile:

You’re an accomplished finance professional with a strong technical foundation and the ability to lead, influence, and deliver results. Strategic yet hands-on, you thrive in dynamic environments and are confident partnering with senior stakeholders to drive performance and improvement.

Key attributes:

• CA or CPA qualified, with a degree in Accounting or a related discipline
• Minimum 5 years’ accounting experience within a medium-to-large, complex business
• Proven track record in financial reporting, compliance, and process improvement.
• Leadership skills with the ability to coach and develop a team
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Highly organised, deadline-driven, and solutions-focused

Culture and Benefits:

You’ll join a forward-thinking organisation that invests in its people and celebrates innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The culture is inclusive, supportive, and team-oriented, with a genuine commitment to employee wellbeing and professional growth.

Benefits include:

• A dynamic and expanding business with clear opportunities for career progression
• Hybrid - 3 days onsite / 2 days at home (post probation)
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative team environment
• Opportunities to shape financial operations and contribute to strategic decisions
• Onsite, full-time role with flexibility in start/finish times

Please note that access to a vehicle is required for this position, and applicants should include their suburb of residence on their resume.