Senior Financial Accountant

• Be part of a purpose-driven organisation
• Work on innovative projects with national and global impact as well as continuous improvement initiatives
• Flexible, hybrid working offered - opportunity to work 2 days from home. Office based in Melbourne 3000

The organisation

Join this trusted not-for-profit organisation that supports the Australian community every day, based in Melbourne CBD, 3000. They offer a positive work environment and promote a flexible and hybrid work culture. The team is driven by purpose, guided by strong values, and united by a shared commitment to making a lasting, positive impact on businesses, communities, and individuals across Australia.

The role

Reporting to the CFO, the Senior Financial Accountant will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Prepare accurate month-end and year-end financial reports as well as ensuring compliance with statutory obligations including BAS and FBT
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning across the organisation
• Maintain and enhance financial systems and processes to improve automation, efficiency, and compliance
• Contribute to cross-functional projects such as Integrated Reporting, Carbon Accounting, and policy development
• Manage end to end payroll processing across both a fortnightly and monthly pay cycle
• Supervise the part time Accounts Payable Officer and act as a key finance contact across departments, offering insights and support on financial and operational matters

A copy of the position description can be provided upon request.

You will have

• Membership of a recognised professional accounting body including CPA or CA
• Demonstrated experience across the full accounting cycle – including financial reporting, statutory compliance, budgeting and forecasting, and reconciliations of high-volume and complex financial data
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial information, identify risks or inefficiencies, and recommend sustainable solutions
• Proven ability to set priorities and work within timeframes and deadlines
• High proficiency in excel, must be confident using pivot tables and vlookups
• A proactive, detail-oriented mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder engagement skills, with proven success in collaborating across teams

What's on offer

• Be part of a purpose-driven organisation
• Work closely with an impressive CFO to drive financial performance and process improvement initiatives
• Flexible, hybrid working offer - opportunity to work 2 days from home
• Wellbeing program including a generous wellbeing yearly allowance and EAP support
• Salary packaging options, mobile phone, initial ergonomic home office set up budget as well as subsidised home internet
• Training and development opportunities including a leadership development programme

How to apply?

If you would like to make an application, please click the 'APPLY NOW' button. If you would like to discuss the role in further detail please do not hesitate to contact Zara Morton on or via email at

Operating for over 20 years in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, people2people, Edge Recruitment, and Frog Recruitment are an award-winning recruitment group and HR solutions provider. As an inclusive workforce, we welcome everyone and encourage our employees, clients, and candidates to showcase their authentic selves.

Should you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request by phoning the above-mentioned recruitment consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments.