Senior Financial Accountant

19 hours ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Sharp & Carter Finance and Accounting Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Finance, this role plays a key part in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting. You will oversee core accounting functions, lead the preparation of key tax submissions, support audits, and drive continuous process enhancements.  You will also work closely with both onshore and offshore teams and contribute to systems and process improvements across the finance function.  The key responsibilities of your role will include but not be limited to the following.

  • Lead preparation and submission of BAS, FBT and income tax returns
  • Perform control checks to ensure accuracy and completeness of all lodgements.
  • Oversee intercompany accounting, reconciliations, and foreign exchange adjustments.
  • Manage month-end close, including journals, accruals, and cost allocations.
  • Support audit processes and preparation of statutory financial statements.
  • Maintain lease accounting records (IFRS 16) and payroll reconciliations.
  • Identify and implement process improvements and support ERP upgrades.
  • Collaborate effectively with offshore finance teams to ensure high-quality deliverables.

The Candidate

  • Degree qualified in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
  • CA, CPA, or ACCA qualification (or working toward).
  • Extensive experience in tax compliance—particularly BAS, FBT, and income tax returns.
  • Solid grounding in financial accounting, statutory reporting, and audit support.
  • Strong working knowledge of IFRS and Australian tax legislation.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics or a similar ERP system.
  • Excellent attention to detail, analytical mindset, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to thrive under tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and compliance.

The Company

This large ASX listed organisation is an innovative market leader with a national footprint.  It has an enviable business-wide culture and a high-performing team based in their corporate head office in the Melbourne CBD.

You'll be joining a collaborative finance team committed to high performance, process improvement, and professional growth. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accountant looking to expand their influence across reporting, compliance, and system optimisation in a supportive, dynamic environment, in a long-term contract role.

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Jonathon Prince. For other positions advertised by Sharp & Carter please go to

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