Senior Accountant

Sydney, NSW

Join P&J Harris & Sons, a leading family-owned agribusiness undergoing an exciting transformation. With deep roots in Australia's agricultural sector, they're modernising operations and investing in cutting-edge technology to elevate the business to new heights.

They're looking for a highly driven Senior Accountant to join their small, rapidly growing finance team. This is a hands-on, end-to-end role offering unparalleled exposure, as you'll report directly to both the CFO and Financial Controller. You'll take ownership of core financial processes, drive improvements, and provide crucial analysis to leadership.

This permanent, full-time position in Sydney offers a competitive package, work-life balance, and a clear pathway for professional growth as the business expands.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage month-end reporting including journals, reconciliations, and analysis for both entity and group levels.
• Ensure compliance with Australian Accounting Standards, taxation, and internal policies.
• Oversee tax compliance by preparing statutory returns, including BAS, GST, FBT, and payroll tax.
• Liaise with external stakeholders such as auditors, tax advisors, and other key partners.
• Handle operational finance, including tracking livestock and commodity movements, and reviewing cost allocations by enterprise.
• Reconcile key accounts, including inter-entity loans, fixed assets, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with cash flow forecasting and liquidity management for the Financial Controller and CFO.
• Prepare and monitor budgets and forecasts, and conduct detailed variance analysis for management.
• Contribute to board reporting by preparing and collating financial information.
• Oversee AP/AR processes, ensuring high data integrity and alignment with the chart of accounts.
• Drive process improvements by developing and documenting enhancements to financial systems.
• Provide training and mentorship to finance staff on best practices.

Qualifications & Skills

• CA/CPA qualification (essential).
• Experience in agriculture, food & beverage, wholesale, manufacturing, or a similar product-based/private company environment is highly regarded.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in both financial and management accounting.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial modelling.
• Knowledge about Xero, Approval Max.
• Strong technical knowledge of Australian accounting standards and tax compliance requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to train and support others.

What's on Offer?

• A hands-on role with real impact, contributing directly to a significant business transformation.
• The opportunity to modernise financial operations and drive process improvements.
• A company that values innovation, efficiency, and high performance.
• A supportive, family-owned business culture with a clear pathway for professional growth.
• A competitive remuneration package and long-term career progression opportunities.

Your next step

If you are a driven and experienced Senior Accountant ready to make a real difference and shape the financial future of a thriving agribusiness, we want to hear from you.

Apply now or enquire in confidence by contacting Sam Kitchen at

(Must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident with unrestricted Australian working rights.)

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.