Senior Accountant | Newcastle | 4-Day Working Week | $115,000-$130,000 + Super + Bonus

We are partnering with a well-established and global organisation to recruit a newly created Senior Accountant into their growing Australian finance team based in Newcastle.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly successful international business in a newly created position. Reporting directly to the UK-based Head of Finance, with close collaboration with the local MD, you will take ownership of the Australian finance function, which has previously been managed externally.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working autonomously, taking ownership from end to end, and being involved in every aspect of the finance function. As the Australian business continues to grow over the coming years, this position offers genuine scope to develop alongside it.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing the end-to-end finance function including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and payroll processing
• Preparing monthly management accounts, journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations
• Owning the month-end close process and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
• Preparing BAS workpapers, GST reconciliations and supporting tax schedules for external advisors
• Managing revenue recognition and maintaining supporting schedules in line with accounting standards
• Preparing bank, supplier, customer and payroll reconciliations
• Supporting year-end audit requirements and responding to finance queries from management
• Maintaining strong financial controls while identifying opportunities to improve processes and reporting
• Working closely with both local and international stakeholders to support the continued growth of the Australian business

About You:

• CA or CPA qualified (or nearing completion), with a preference for candidates coming from a Business Services background looking to make their first or second move into industry
• Strong experience across the full finance function, including transactional accounting and month-end reporting
• Hands-on experience processing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and payroll
• Experience preparing management accounts, reconciliations, BAS workpapers and GST reporting
• Strong Excel skills and experience using Xero (ERP exposure advantageous)
• Confident working autonomously with the ability to take ownership of the finance function
• Proactive, resilient and comfortable partnering with senior stakeholders while constructively challenging where required
• Excellent attention to detail with strong organisational and communication skills

What's on Offer:

• Newly created role with the opportunity to build and shape the Australian finance function
• Genuine ownership and autonomy within a growing international business
• 4-day working week (Monday to Thursday) while being paid a full-time salary
• Opportunity to grow alongside the Australian entity as it expands over the next five years
• Exposure to both local leadership and international finance teams
• Competitive salary of $115,000-$130,000 + Super + Bonus

Apply today!

Please submit your CV directly to discuss this opportunity further.

Elena.spurrier@roberthalf.com.au

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