At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage client portfolios, ensuring accurate and timely outsourced finance functions.
- Company: Join a global mid-tier accounting and advisory firm with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Professional development, hybrid work, and ownership of diverse client accounts.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for career growth and process influence.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a growing team while developing your finance expertise.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in finance roles, bookkeeping qualification, and strong Xero skills.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
Job Description
Join the Outsourced Finance function within a global mid-tier accounting and advisory firm in a senior, client-facing role.
With new leadership and a growing client base, we’re looking for an experienced finance officer who can take ownership of client outcomes, contribute to team culture and develop their technical depth in a CA accountant-led advisory environment.
With your own portfolio of clients, you will be responsible for delivering an accurate, compliant and timely outsourced finance function.
You will work closely with our Business Advisory, Family Office and Tax teams and hold accountability for the quality of work delivered.
- Job Requirements
- 5+ years' experience in a senior bookkeeping, finance officer or similar role
- Completion of a recognised bookkeeping or accounting qualification
- Strong practical experience using Xero; Xero certification (preferred)
- Experience with MYOB advantageous
- Solid Excel capability
- Sound knowledge of Australian compliance requirements (BAS, STP, payroll, superannuation, Work Cover)
- Experience reviewing work completed by others, including offshore teams (advantageous)
- Confidence liaising with clients and accountants
- Strong attention to detail, organisation and ability to manage competing deadlines
- Job Responsibilities
- Bookkeeping & Reporting
- Managing end to end bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients
- Managing the Accounts Payable (AP) process for clients
- Managing the Accounts Receivable (AR) process for clients, including debtor follow up and cashflow forecasting
- Preparation of bank, debtor, creditor, wages, payroll tax and PAYG reconciliations
- Reconciling intercompany transactions and loan accounts
- Preparing monthly and quarterly management accounts, including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet and cashflow reporting
- Preparing cashflow forecasts and budgets for clients where required
- Setting up new clients and maintaining charts of accounts using accounting software (including Xero and MYOB)
- Assisting clients with the ongoing maintenance and improvement of their accounting systems and processes
- Compliance
- Preparing monthly and quarterly compliance obligations, including Business Activity Statements (BAS) and Instalment Activity Statements (IAS), supported by detailed and logical working papers
- Performing full payroll processing for clients, including STP Phase 2, payroll tax, Work Cover, superannuation guarantee and termination payments where required
- Preparing client accounts to final trial balance stage for year end compliance and liaising with accountants regarding issues and adjustments
- Client Management
- Preparing for and attending client meetings
- Responding to ad hoc client queries and requests in a timely and professional manner
- Building and maintaining effective working relationships with Business Advisory, Tax and other service lines to support integrated client outcomes
- Team Leadership & Collaboration
- Reviewing bookkeeping work completed by intermediate and offshore team members, providing guidance, feedback and rework where required to meet firm standards
- Ensuring all client and internal deadlines are met in line with agreed delivery schedules
- Job Benefits
- A mid-tier global accounting network with genuine professional development pathways
- Structured learning, technical training and exposure to accountant-led advisory work
- Ownership of corporate, multi-entity clients not typically seen in small practice
- A growing Outsourced Finance team with clear leadership, direction and standards
- Opportunity to influence process development and quality as the function scales
- Hybrid working arrangement based in a modern office
- Long-term, stable role where technical capability and accountability are valued
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Senior Outsourced Finance Function in Melbourne employer: Moore Australia (Vic) Pty Ltd
Moore Australia is an exceptional employer that prioritises your professional growth and work-life balance. With flexible hybrid working arrangements, comprehensive parental leave, and continuous learning opportunities, you will thrive in a supportive environment that champions innovation in audit and assurance. Join a team that values collaboration and community engagement, allowing you to make a meaningful impact while progressing towards partnership in your career.
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Moore Australia (Vic) Pty Ltd Recruitment Team
