Description

Senior Financial Accountant
Eastern Suburbs, Sydney
Full-Time | Permanent
Hybrid: 3 days in office, 2 days WFH

About the Organisation
Our client is a well-regarded and growing organisation within the healthcare / medical research sector. They are genuinely people-focused, offering a collaborative and supportive environment where staff are valued and provided with strong opportunities for career growth.

The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a technically strong Senior Financial Accountant to join a high-performing finance team, reporting directly to an experienced Financial Controller.

This is a hands-on role with leadership responsibility, where you will oversee and mentor a small team (Payroll, Accounts Payable, and a Financial Accountant) while remaining deeply involved in technical accounting and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and deliver the full end-to-end month-end close process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and completeness
• Prepare and review journals, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reports
• Lead the accounting treatment and reporting for complex areas including:
• Deferred revenue
• Lease accounting
• Revenue recognition
• Ensure full compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements
• Oversee Payroll and Accounts Payable functions, ensuring processes are accurate, efficient, and compliant
• Support and guide the Financial Accountant, providing technical oversight and development
• Mentor, coach, and develop a team of three, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture
• Partner with internal stakeholders to provide technical accounting advice and insights
• Assist with audit processes, including preparation of supporting documentation and liaison with external auditors
• Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, systems, and internal controls
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis as required

About You

• CA or CPA qualified
• Proven experience in a Senior Financial Accountant or similar role
• Strong technical expertise across deferred revenue, lease accounting, and revenue recognition
• Deep understanding of accounting standards and compliance frameworks
• Industry experience within healthcare, medical research, education, or similar is essential
• Demonstrated experience managing full month-end processes in complex environments
• Experience mentoring or managing junior team members (Payroll, AP, or Accountants)
• Experience with large ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 or SAP is highly regarded
• Strong attention to detail with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Why Apply?

• Join a purpose-driven organisation making a genuine impact
• Supportive leadership and collaborative team culture
• Opportunity to step into a leadership role while remaining technically hands-on
• Flexible hybrid working model
• Clear pathway for career progression as the organisation continues to grow

For more information or a confidential discussion, please reach out to Brad Rosser at brad.rosser@roberthalf.com.au.

Reference Number: 06800-0013408874

This is a hybrid position.

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