Senior Accountant
Perigon
via perigongroup.com.au
- Location
- Brisbane, QLD
- Type
- Full-time
About the role
Senior Accountant
Brisbane CBD | 6-Month Contract
We are partnering with a growing organisation seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join its finance team on an initial 6-month contract.
This is a broad role suited to a technically capable accountant who enjoys taking ownership, improving processes, and working closely with stakeholders across the wider business. You'll play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting while providing valuable insight to support business performance and decision-making.
The position offers a mix of financial accounting, business partnering, compliance, and process improvement responsibilities within a collaborative and high-performing finance function.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
- Prepare financial statements, management reports, and supporting financial analysis
- Complete balance sheet reconciliations and maintain strong control procedures
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning activities
- Assist with external audit requirements and statutory reporting obligations
- Provide meaningful financial insights to operational and non-finance stakeholders
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve reporting efficiency
- Support finance transformation initiatives and ad-hoc projects as required
- Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, policies, and procedures
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of systems, controls, and reporting frameworks
About You
- CA or CPA qualified (or nearing completion)
- Proven experience in a Senior Accountant, Financial Accountant, or similar role
- Strong understanding of financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end processes
- Ability to interpret financial data and communicate findings to non-finance stakeholders
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work
- Proactive mindset with a willingness to challenge existing processes and drive improvements
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
What's On Offer
- Initial 6-month contract, could extend or even go permanent
- Broad role with exposure across financial reporting, commercial support, and projects
- High level of ownership and autonomy
- Collaborative working environment with strong leadership support
- Brisbane CBD location with flexible working arrangements
- Immediate impact role with the opportunity to add genuine value
If you're a motivated accounting professional looking for your next challenge and enjoy working within a dynamic and collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you.
If this sounds like your next opportunity, please hit "APPLY" now.
For more information, contact Sam Bott at sam.bott@perigongroup.com.au.
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