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Senior Accountant

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As a Senior Accountant in Melbourne, you’ll drive financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and business partnering. Collaborate across teams to deliver accurate insights, support strategic planning, and enhance financial understanding. Ensure compliance, lead process improvements, and support month/year-end close. Mentor junior staff and help shape a high-performing, collaborative finance function focused on continuous improvement and informed decision-making.

What You'll Do:

As a Senior Accountant in Melbourne, you’ll lead financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and business partnering. You’ll collaborate across departments to ensure accurate, timely financial insights, help non-finance teams understand key concepts, and identify opportunities to improve processes. You'll support month- and year-end close, develop financial models, ensure compliance, and mentor junior staff to foster a strong, collaborative finance team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver accurate financial reports and insights

  • Lead budgeting and forecasting processes

  • Partner with non-finance teams to support decision-making

  • Ensure compliance and support audits

  • Improve finance processes and systems

  • Support month/year-end close and financial modelling

  • Mentor junior team members

What You Bring:

  • 5+ years' experience in complex accounting roles

  • CPA or CA qualified

  • Strong financial reporting and analysis skills

  • Proven budgeting and forecasting expertise

  • Excellent communication and business partnering abilities

  • Process improvement mindset

  • Audit support experience

  • A team-first attitude with mentoring experience

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply please click apply or call Matt Phillips on 03 8628 2114 for a confidential discussion.

Contract Type: Contract

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Accounts Payable

Industry: Accountancy

Salary: AUD60 - AUD70 per hour

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Senior Management

Location: Melbourne CBD

Job Reference: SQ5N52-C4DD68AD

Date posted: 17 October 2025

Consultant: Matt Phillips