Senior Accountant

• Accommodation fully paid for

About Our Client

Our client is a rapidly expanding manufacturer with this site generating over $100 mil in annual revenue.

Job Description

• Lead full month‑end close, including journals, accruals, reconciliations, and preparation of financial statements.
• Produce board packs and management reporting with clear analysis and insights.
• Oversee AASB 16 lease accounting, fixed asset management, capitalisation, and disposals.
• Supervise two accountants, review their work, and provide technical guidance.
• Maintain and review GRNI and PPV accounts, performing variance analysis across cost centres and projects.
• Manage year‑end close and coordinate annual and special‑purpose audits.
• Partner with site operations to support cost control, budgeting, and commercial decisions.
• Assist with rolling cash‑flow forecasting and monitoring project budgets vs actuals.
• Prepare monthly BAS lodgements; fuel tax credit exposure advantageous.

The Successful Applicant

• Available immediately or at short notice
• CPA/CA Qual or working towards
• Strong understanding of accounting standards (firm grasp of AASB16 highly advantageous)
• A background in FMCG/Manufacturing/Construction or adjacent ideal
• Strong experience with WIP accounting and high value assets
• A genuine ability to partner and build rapport with operational stakeholders in a manufacturing environment
• Leadership experience ideal but not a non negotiable
• Experience with Pronto a bonus

What's on Offer

• An immediate start
• Initial 3-6 month contract with scope for perm if desired
• Rare exposure to WIP/Project accounting in a manufacturing environment
• Assistance with relocating - if you are based in Melbourne your accommodation will be paid for (serviced apartment/hotel)
• 5 days onsite due to the operational stakeholder partnering required.
• A highly competitive hourly rate of $65-80 per hour + Super