Senior Financial Accountant in Newcastle

Take ownership of financial reporting, compliance, budgeting and audit activities. Contribute to continuous improvements within a household name.

Our client is an Australian retail/wholesaler.

Description:

• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts, including profit and loss statements, balance sheet reconciliations and supporting financial reports, ensuring deadlines are consistently achieved.
• Take ownership of month-end reporting activities, providing detailed financial analysis and insights to support effective business decision-making.
• Coordinate and consolidate budgeting activities across the organisation, including operating expenditure, headcount planning, capital expenditure forecasts and board reporting packs.
• Manage key compliance obligations including BAS, FBT, payroll tax, WorkCover, ABS reporting and other statutory requirements, ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulatory deadlines.
• Support the preparation of statutory financial statements, income tax requirements and year-end reporting obligations in partnership with external advisors and internal stakeholders.
• Play a key role in the external audit process, preparing audit schedules, responding to auditor queries and ensuring all necessary documentation is provided in a timely manner.
• Oversee and review payroll-related reporting, acting as a key finance contact for payroll matters while ensuring the accuracy of personnel and headcount reporting.
• Partner with operational and commercial stakeholders across the business to provide ad hoc analysis, financial insights and support for business improvement initiatives and projects.
• Identify and implement process improvements across financial accounting procedures, systems and controls to enhance efficiency, compliance and overall business performance.

Profile:

• CA or CPA qualified, with a tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience within a Senior Financial Accountant, Financial Accountant or equivalent position, ideally with exposure to complex month-end and year-end reporting requirements.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including financial reporting standards, statutory compliance, tax obligations and audit management.
• Strong systems knowledge and capability, with capacity to adapt and learn as required.
• Likely a high-performing first or second mover from chartered accounting looking to further develop within a commercially focused industry environment, or an experienced industry accountant seeking broader responsibilities.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to manipulate large data sets, produce meaningful financial analysis and improve reporting processes.
• Exposure to inventory management and optimisation would be ideal.
• Proven experience managing budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities, with the commercial acumen to translate financial results into business insights.
• A proactive and detail-oriented professional who can work autonomously, build strong stakeholder relationships and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment while maintaining a continuous improvement mindset.

Job Offer:

• Attractive salary package of $120,000-$130,000 + superannuation.
• Close partnering with C‑Suite and operations.
• Variety beyond traditional accounting.
• Permanent, full-time position in Northern Suburbs.
• WFH flexibility.