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ThompsonCook - the most respected accounting search firm in Australia.

Melbourne

Level 6, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000

0427 465 934

Sydney

Level 3, 50 Pitt Street, Sydney 2000

0429 927 270

Job description

Senior Corporate Accountant | CBD | $140K

Job title : Financial Accounting & ReportingLocation : Melbourne

  • Large property group | Convenient CBD Location | $140K package
  • High performing finance team | Excellent corporate reputation
  • Strong focus on leadership and team development

The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has opened for an experienced Senior Corporate Accountant to join a large privately owned property group making a major impact in its sector. This is your chance to step into a hybrid accounting role within a dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive culture, supporting a business with significant ongoing and future initiatives that enable strategic growth. You will lead and mentor a small but high-performing team, contributing to the growth of the business while further developing your leadership and commercial skills.

The Challenge
This role requires someone who has developed leadership skills and worked within a corporate environment. Specifically your responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting the Group Finance Manager to deliver accurate, timely, and insightful financial results and analysis across multiple entities, including joint ventures.
  • Preparing financial and management reports, providing clear commentary on monthly results, and performing month-end and other reporting tasks.
  • Maintaining strong financial governance, ensuring compliance with internal controls, policies, procedures, and legislative requirements.
  • Overseeing the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and alignment with business objectives.
  • Leading, developing, and supporting direct reports, fostering a collaborative, high-performing team culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Communicating financial information effectively to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Identifying and implementing process improvements across the finance function.

The Expertise
This position will suit a Senior Accountant or Finance Manager with a strong understanding of accounting principles and leadership skills. Furthermore, please consider expressing interest in this position if you possess the following:

  • You are CA/CPA qualified 
  • 5 – 6 years experience with time spent in a chartered or business services environment
  • This would ideally be your second move post your time in professional services firms such as PwC, Deloitte, KPMG, EY, Pitcher Partners, BDO, Findex, Grant Thornton, RSM, HLB Mann Judd, or similar
  • A sound knowledge of accounting concepts, financial reporting, management reporting
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and a high attention to detail
  • A demonstrated ability to build and maintain rapport with employees, stakeholders and business partners

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 Susan Fouche for a confidential discussion on 0428 915 103
Or alternatively please apply per the link below.

About ThompsonCook
  
ThompsonCook fosters strong relationships with top accounting and finance professionals across Australia. We recruit for key finance function roles, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Financial Accountants, Management Accountants, Finance Managers, Financial Controllers, and Chief Financial Officers, as well as positions in Treasury, Tax, and Audit. We support our clients with both permanent and contracting recruitment solutions.

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ThompsonCook - the most respected accounting search firm in Australia.

Melbourne

Level 6, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000

0427 465 934

Sydney

Level 3, 50 Pitt Street, Sydney 2000

0429 927 270