Senior Financial Accountant

This range is provided by Reo Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range A$110,000.00/yr - A$130,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Reo Group Search Partner - Finance & Accounting at Reo Group Location: Eastern Creek (surrounds)Salary Package: $120k - $130k + Super Role Highlights: Lead month-end processes, streamline reporting, and drive growth in a fast‑paced retail business. Gain senior exposure, make a real impact, and grow your career. Role Overview: As the Senior Financial Accountant, you will take ownership of the month‑end close, reconciliations, payroll journals, and both domestic and international payments. You'll manage weekly and daily financial processes, oversee the transactional team, and ensure accurate, timely reporting that supports key business decisions. This hands‑on role also includes identifying process improvements and embedding scalable procedures across the trading business. In this role, your contributions will directly impact the efficiency and growth of the business, and you'll play a key part in streamlining operations, supporting acquisitions, and building a sustainable finance platform while gaining exposure to senior leadership. Your proactive approach and ability to ask the right questions will help shape the future of the finance function and drive meaningful business outcomes. Responsibilities Lead month‑end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and payroll accounting. Manage domestic and international payments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Supervise and provide guidance to the transactional finance team (AP, AR, Payroll, Bank Recs). Ensure P&L and balance sheet accuracy, supporting reporting to the Group FC and CFO. Identify and implement process improvements, creating scalable and efficient procedures. Assist in bringing outsourced financial statement preparation in-house. Partner with stakeholders across trading and retail businesses to support operational and strategic decisions. Prepare monthly and weekly reporting packs for management, highlighting insights and trends. Support acquisitions and integration activities within the business. Contribute to finance projects, automation initiatives, and other ad‑hoc analyses as required. Candidate Profile The ideal candidate is a hands‑on Financial Accountant with 3‑4 years' experience in a business with manual processes, ideally within retail, wholesale, or FMCG environments. You are proactive, curious, and able to work independently, thriving in a fast‑paced, evolving business. Strong Excel skills are essential, with experience in Pronto or Power BI considered advantageous. While CA/CPA qualifications are desirable, the focus is on capability and practical experience rather than formal credentials. You are confident in communicating financial information to senior leadership, able to ask the right questions, and take ownership of improving processes. A positive attitude, attention to detail, and the ability to step up when required are key to succeeding in this role, along with a genuine interest in contributing to a growing, acquisition‑focused family‑owned business. Culture & Benefits Join a well‑established business where loyalty, initiative, and innovation are valued. You'll be part of a supportive, diverse finance team, working closely with senior leadership and contributing to the growth of different parts of businesses. The culture is professional and supportive, with opportunities to shape processes, work on exciting acquisitions, and build a long‑term career in a stable and forward‑thinking environment. Career Growth & Exposure: Direct access to the CEO, CFO, and Group FC, with opportunities to influence key business decisions. Hands‑On Impact: Own month‑end processes, streamline reporting, and implement scalable finance systems. Flexibility & Perks: Staff discounts across brands, onsite parking, and upcoming flexible work arrangements. Apply If this sounds like you, please send your resume by clicking the "apply" link below. The reference number for this role is EI63629. Please allow for 3 - 5 working days for us to process all the applications. All applicants will hear back from us, either via email or a telephone call. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Accounting/Auditing Industries Retail Furniture and Home Furnishings Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Reo Group by 2x Get notified about new Senior Financial Accountant jobs in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia . #J-18808-Ljbffr