Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant - Contract

Company: PERSOL Location: Melbourne VIC Work Type: Contract Work Setting: Onsite

PERSOL is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant for an initial 3-month contract, with the possibility of extension. This onsite role is located near Moorabbin Airport. The position involves delivering accurate financial reporting, ensuring the integrity of financial transactions, and contributing to forecasting, budgeting, and statutory compliance. This is an opportunity for a finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced setting and enjoys collaborating with stakeholders across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• General Accounting
• Manage accruals, prepayments, and general ledger maintenance.
• Review Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable transactions.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain the integrity of financial records and transactions.
• Financial Reporting
• Prepare accurate and timely management reports.
• Produce Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet reporting.
• Meet corporate reporting deadlines.
• Forecasting & Budgeting
• Support quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting cycles.
• Manage SG&A reporting and financial consolidation.
• Prepare P&L, cashflow, and balance sheet reporting.
• Statutory Reporting
• Coordinate and manage company audit requirements.
• Assist with financial statements and tax reporting.
• Prepare BAS, Payroll Tax, FBT, and R&D tax requirements.
• Treasury & Projects
• Manage cashflow activities and supplier payments.
• Complete bank reconciliations and FX forecasting.
• Support finance projects as required.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• A CPA or CA qualification.
• 6-8 years of experience in a similar role, preferably within an FMCG or food manufacturing environment, which would be highly desirable. The client is open to negotiating based on relevant experience and skill set.
• Experience within FMCG or food manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• High attention to detail with a structured approach.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Previous people leadership experience is advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• A competitive hourly rate.
• An initial 3-month casual contract with potential for extension.
• A hybrid working arrangement is not offered; this is an onsite role.
• The opportunity to work with a reputable organisation.
• Exposure to a broad range of financial responsibilities.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.

If you are an experienced Senior Accountant looking for your next opportunity, please apply now.

Who we are

At PERSOL, we connect people to meaningful work and growth. With decades of experience and a future-focused mindset, we are here to support your career journey. We offer fresh opportunities, trusted guidance, and a people-first approach. We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace that embraces diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. We strongly encourage applications from women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, and individuals from all communities.

Ready to make your next move? Apply now to join our team.

To learn more about life at PERSOL, visit persolaustralia.com. Or follow us on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/persolapac for the latest updates and opportunities.