Senior Accountant in Melbourne

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage high-volume Accounts Payable (invoice processing, approvals, payments)
• Manage Accounts Receivable (billing, collections, ad-hoc invoicing)
• Perform bank & cash reconciliations and support cashflow forecasting
• Contribute to and progressively own month-end close processes
• Prepare journals and balance sheet reconciliations (including intercompany)
• Assist with management reporting and financial statements
• Support BAS, GST, and statutory reporting
• Maintain fixed asset registers
• Work with auditors and external accountants to resolve queries
• Support budgets and forecasting
• Identify and drive process improvements and efficiencies

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3+ years' experience in accounting/finance
• CPA qualified (or near completion)
• Strong Excel skills
• Solid understanding of accounting principles (IFRS/GAAP)
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and take ownership
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Enjoy working collaboratively in an in-office environment (full-time, Preston location)

Bonus Points For

• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Exposure to ERP systems
• Experience with intercompany accounting or international entities
• Knowledge of Power BI, SharePoint, or automation tools (e.g., Copilot)
• Background in tax, audit, or cost accounting

Why Join Us?

• Broad exposure across finance – not just a transactional role
• Opportunity to step up and own processes
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Focus on continuous improvement and innovation
• Career growth and development opportunities