Financial Accountant

An exciting opportunity for a Financial Accountant to join a growing and reputable organisation in Melbourne. This role offers a supportive, team-focused environment with clear career progression and flexible working options. Ideal for someone seeking professional development and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a market-leading business.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Financial Accountant to join a reputable organisation in Melbourne that is currently experiencing an impressive period of growth. This role offers you the chance to make a meaningful impact by utilising your financial accounting expertise within a supportive and collaborative environment. With a clear progressional career path, this position is perfect for someone who values teamwork, professional development, and being part of a market-leading business. The company is committed to nurturing talent and providing flexible working opportunities, ensuring you can balance your personal and professional life while contributing to the ongoing success of the team. If you are looking for a role where your skills will be valued and your career ambitions supported, this could be the perfect next step.

What You'll Do

As a Financial Accountant based in Melbourne, you will play an integral role in supporting the finance function during an exciting period of organisational growth. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve preparing comprehensive financial reports in line with industry standards while maintaining robust general ledger records through meticulous reconciliations and journal management. You will be actively involved in both month-end and year-end closing activities, working closely with colleagues across the finance team to ensure timely completion of all deliverables. In addition to supporting budget preparation and forecasting efforts, you will take ownership of statutory compliance tasks such as BAS, FBT, payroll tax lodgements, and more. Your expertise will also be called upon during external audits where you will collaborate with auditors to provide required information efficiently. By monitoring internal controls and identifying process improvements, you will help strengthen the overall financial governance framework. Furthermore, your analytical skills will contribute valuable insights for business decision-making while your ability to work collaboratively ensures effective partnerships with AP/AR, Payroll, and other key stakeholders.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in accordance with relevant accounting standards such as IFRS and AASB, ensuring accuracy and compliance at all times.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger by performing reconciliations, processing journal entries, and managing accruals to support reliable financial data.
• Assist with both month-end and year-end closing processes by collaborating closely with other finance team members to meet reporting deadlines.
• Support the preparation of annual budgets as well as periodic forecasts by providing accurate financial information and insightful analysis.
• Prepare and lodge statutory obligations including BAS, FBT, payroll tax, and other compliance reporting requirements in line with regulatory deadlines.
• Assist with external audits by liaising effectively with auditors and providing necessary documentation to facilitate smooth audit processes.
• Monitor internal controls and accounting processes regularly to identify areas for improvement and implement enhancements where needed.
• Contribute to financial analysis activities that support informed business decision-making across various departments within the organisation.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with company policies as well as established accounting principles through diligent review of procedures and transactions.
• Collaborate proactively with Accounts Payable/Receivable, Payroll, and other finance functions to ensure seamless operations across the department.
  
  

What You Bring

To excel as a Financial Accountant in this organisation, you will bring proven experience from similar roles where you have demonstrated technical proficiency in preparing financial statements under established standards. Your attention to detail ensures accuracy when managing ledgers or reconciling accounts while your familiarity with compliance obligations means statutory reporting is always completed on time. You thrive when working collaboratively within diverse teams—your positive attitude fosters strong relationships not only within finance but also across wider business units. Your approachability makes it easy for others to seek your guidance or share ideas openly. You are known for your dependability; colleagues trust you to deliver high-quality work even under tight deadlines. Your commitment extends beyond routine tasks—you actively seek ways to improve processes for everyone’s benefit. With excellent communication skills paired with sound judgement gained from hands-on experience supporting audits or budget cycles, you are well-equipped for this pivotal role.

• Demonstrated experience preparing financial reports in accordance with recognised accounting standards such as IFRS or AASB within a commercial environment.
• Proven ability to maintain general ledger integrity through detailed reconciliations, accurate journal entries, and effective accrual management.
• Experience assisting with month-end and year-end closing processes while meeting strict reporting deadlines in a team-oriented setting.
• Understanding of budgeting processes along with experience supporting annual budget preparation and periodic forecasting activities.
• Previous involvement in external audit processes including liaising directly with auditors to provide necessary documentation promptly.
• Track record of monitoring internal controls and implementing process improvements within finance functions for enhanced efficiency.
• Well-developed analytical skills enabling you to contribute meaningfully to financial analysis that supports business decisions across departments.
• Commitment to upholding company policies as well as established accounting principles through careful review of procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal skills allowing you to collaborate effectively with stakeholders.
  
  

What Sets This Company Apart

This organisation stands out as a true market leader renowned for its commitment to employee development and fostering an inclusive workplace culture built on collaboration. Employees benefit from clearly defined career progression pathways that empower them to grow professionally at every stage of their journey. The company places great emphasis on knowledge sharing among teams which creates an environment where learning is continuous—supported further by regular training opportunities tailored towards individual aspirations. Flexible working arrangements are available so employees can achieve harmony between their work commitments and personal lives without compromise. Generous pension contributions reflect the company’s dedication towards long-term wellbeing while supportive leadership ensures every team member feels valued for their unique contributions. As part of this forward-thinking business during its current growth phase, you’ll enjoy being surrounded by passionate professionals who genuinely care about each other’s success—making it an ideal place for those seeking both challenge and fulfilment in their careers.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.

To apply please click apply or call Marco Boscaini on +61 3 8628 2275 for a confidential discussion.