• Private Equity Backed, High Growth Industrial Services Business
• Group Accountant role across financial reporting, audit, and process improvement
• Great opportunity for a Big 4 or Mid-tier Audit first or second mover, looking to step into a multi-site organisation undergoing significant expansion and transformation

The Opportunity
  
This is an opportunity to join a rapidly growing, private equity backed industrial services business operating across Australia and New Zealand. With a long-standing history and strong market position, the business is now entering a new phase of growth, driven by acquisitions and a clear strategy to scale and corporatise its operations.
  
Reporting to the CFO, the Group Accountant will play a key role in supporting the financial integrity of the organisation, delivering timely and accurate reporting, and driving improvements across finance processes and systems. Working closely with both finance and operational stakeholders, this role will suit someone looking to step into a broad, hands-on position within a fast-paced and evolving environment.
  
The Challenge

As Group Accountant, your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the month-end close process including journals, reconciliations and variance analysis
• Preparing monthly financial statements and supporting board reporting requirements
• Managing intercompany reconciliations and fixed asset registers, including capex tracking
• Leading the external audit process and preparing technical accounting papers
• Supporting statutory reporting in line with IFRS/AASB requirements
• Overseeing technical accounting areas such as leases (AASB16), revenue recognition, and provisions
• Driving process & ERP improvements including automation initiatives, system enhancements and improving reporting accuracy
• Partnering with operational stakeholders and regional teams to support financial outcomes

The Expertise

The successful candidate will be:

• CA/CPA qualified
• 4+ years’ experience in accounting, with at least some of this in Audit within a Big 4 or Mid-Tier environment
• Strong understanding of financial accounting principles and month-end processes.
• Advanced in Excel with strong analytical capability
• Able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• A strong communicator with the ability to engage stakeholders across finance and operations
• Detail-oriented with a focus on controls, governance, and continuous improvement

The Next Step 
    
If this position will enhance your career and you would like further details on the client, the role, remuneration or a copy of the position description, please call Matt Hodgson for a confidential discussion on 0486 162 487
Or alternatively please apply per the link below.
    
About ThompsonCook
  
At ThompsonCook we develop strong relationships with top accounting and finance professionals across Australia. We specialise in recruiting for key finance function roles including:

• Chief Financial Officers, Treasury, Tax & Audit Leaders
• Finance Managers & Financial Controller
• Commercial Finance & Financial Planning & Analysis
• Financial & Management Accountants
• Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable & Payroll

We support our clients with both permanent and contracting recruitment solutions, ensuring they secure the best finance talent in the market.
    
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