Job Details

Senior Financial Accountant

Category:

Accounting

Employment Type:

Full Time

Industry:

Accountant - Financial

Contact Name:

Elle Borissow

Contact Email:

elle.borissow@perigongroup.com.au

Contact Phone:

Date Published:

02-Sep-2026

Job Description:

  • Drive reporting, insights and process improvement initiatives
  • Partner with leaders to influence business decision-making
  • Ideal for a commercially minded, self-sufficient accountant
  • Senior Financial Accountant
    Take Ownership. Influence Growth. Help Shape What's Next.

    As our client continues to grow, they are seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join the business at an exciting stage of its journey.

    Reporting directly to experienced finance leadership, you'll take ownership of core financial reporting and compliance activities while providing the commercial insights that support business performance and decision-making.

    This is a role for someone who enjoys accountability, operates with a high degree of independence, and wants to contribute beyond the numbers.

    You'll join a collaborative team where finance is viewed as a business partner, with the opportunity to influence reporting, improve processes, and support the organisation as it continues to evolve.

    Key Responsibilities
    • Own month-end and year-end financial reporting processes
    • Prepare management reports, financial analysis and performance insights
    • Maintain general ledger integrity and oversee balance sheet reconciliations
    • Manage statutory compliance obligations, including BAS, payroll tax and FBT
    • Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow activities
    • Partner with stakeholders across the business to provide commercial insights and support decision-making
    • Assist with external audits and maintain a strong controls environment
    • Identify opportunities to improve reporting, systems and processes
    • Contribute to projects that support business growth and operational efficiency
    About You

    We're looking for a commercially minded finance professional who combines strong technical capability with the ability to understand how financial performance translates into business outcomes.

    You'll bring:
    • CA or CPA qualification
    • Proven experience in a Financial Accountant or Senior Financial Accountant role within a commercial environment
    • Strong financial reporting, compliance and technical accounting expertise
    • Experience providing analysis and insights that support operational and commercial decision-making
    • The ability to build effective relationships across the business
    • NetSuite experience
    • The ability to work autonomously and take ownership of outcomes
    • A resilient and adaptable approach in a changing environment
    • Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
    • A proactive approach to improving processes, reporting and controls
    Why Join?

    This is an opportunity to join a growing professional services business where your contribution will extend beyond traditional financial accounting responsibilities.

    You'll report directly to experienced finance leadership, work closely with stakeholders across the organisation, and play a key role in strengthening reporting, improving processes and supporting business performance.

    The successful candidate will be someone who can hit the ground running, build credibility quickly, and make a meaningful contribution from day one.

    If you're looking for a role that combines strong technical accounting foundations with genuine commercial exposure and ownership, we'd love to hear from you.

    Apply now or contact Elle Borissow for a confidential discussion via elle.borissow@perigongroup.com.au.
     
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