ABOUT THE COMPANY
Join a rapidly growing, privately owned organisation operating within the property and construction sector, with a strong national footprint and an impressive project pipeline. The business has experienced significant growth over the past 12 months and continues to scale, creating the need for additional senior finance capability.
The finance function is well-regarded within the business and plays a critical role in supporting operational and strategic decision-making. This is an opportunity to work closely with senior leaders in a fast-paced, high-performing environment that values technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
BENEFITS
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$135k-$145k + super
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Newly created role due to growth
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High-impact, technical position with strong ownership
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Work closely with senior finance leadership
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Flexible start and finish times
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Central inner-city location close to public transport
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Subsidised onsite parking available
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Stable, growing business with long-term career opportunities
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the Financial Controller, this Senior Group Financial Accountant role has been created to support a growing, multi-entity organisation and act as a 2IC within the finance function.
The role is technically focused and will take ownership of group accounting, statutory reporting, tax compliance, and month-end processes across a complex structure. You will provide guidance and mentoring to junior team members while driving process improvement and helping evolve systems and controls as the business continues to scale.
This position suits a technically strong accountant who enjoys ownership, problem-solving, and working closely with both finance and commercial stakeholders.
DUTIES
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Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
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Prepare and review group and consolidated financial statements
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Manage balance sheet integrity and complex reconciliations
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Oversee statutory reporting and liaise with external auditors
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Support group tax compliance including BAS, FBT, and income tax (with external advisors)
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Prepare tax-effect accounting entries across multiple entities
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Support reporting for non-group and related entities
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Drive process improvement, system enhancements, and control uplift
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Partner with the commercial team to provide financial insight
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Mentor and guide finance team members (no direct line management)
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
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CA or CPA qualified
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Strong technical accounting background (statutory reporting, audit, tax-effect accounting)
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Experience in multi-entity or group environments
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Intermediate Excel skills (essential)
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Exposure to property or construction environments preferred (but not essential)
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Background from Big 4 or mid-tier firms at Assistant Manager to Manager level highly regarded
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Systems-focused mindset with experience improving processes and workflows
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Confident communicator with strong emotional intelligence and stakeholder management skills
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Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with strong personalities
APPLY NOW
This is a standout opportunity for a technically strong accountant looking to step into a senior, high-ownership role within a growing, complex organisation.
Apply now or contact Aisling at [email protected] for a confidential discussion. We're happy to share further details about the role and the business.