Senior Financial Accountant

3 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Robert Half Full time

**Senior Financial Accountant - 6 Month Contract | Immediate Start

$150K package (pro rata) | Hybrid (2 days WFH) | Potential for permanent**

An established national business is seeking a hands-on Senior Financial Accountant to lead a small finance team through a busy period of transformation and reporting.

You'll oversee a team of three juniors, providing guidance across month-end processes, reconciliations, and compliance deliverables. This role requires a mix of leadership and technical accounting - ideal for someone who can roll up their sleeves and ensure accuracy and efficiency across the finance function.

The Role

  • Lead and mentor a team of three junior accountants/AP/AR
  • Manage end-to-end month-end close, journals, and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Oversee AP/AR, fixed assets, and general ledger integrity
  • Support external audit preparation and statutory reporting
  • Drive process improvement and assist in system/reporting enhancements
  • Liaise with cross-functional teams and management on financial results
  • Ad-hoc support for a finance transformation program commencing within the business

About You

  • CA/CPA qualified (or equivalent)
  • Proven experience in a senior financial accounting role within a complex environment
  • Confident leading small teams and managing competing deadlines
  • Systems savvy
  • Able to start immediately and commit to a 6-month contract
  • Excellent attention to detail and communication skills

What's on Offer

  • Competitive daily rate / pro rata salary
  • Hybrid flexibility - 2 days work from home
  • Supportive leadership and a capable finance team
  • Immediate start in a well-respected, national organisation

If you're an experienced Senior Financial Accountant who can hit the ground running and enjoys leading a capable team, we'd love to hear from you.

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