Senior Financial Accountant

4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This range is provided by The Civil People. 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 The Civil People Director & Co Founder | The Civil People Pty Ltd The Perks Lead the finance function in a stable, growing Australian business Competitive salary package + superannuation Supportive, collaborative culture with long-term career development Clear pathway to senior leadership (future CFO opportunity) Exposure across operations, supply chain, and commercial decision-making The Business A well-regarded Australian company with a reputation for innovation, reliability, and quality across the mining, construction, and civil sectors. They specialise in product development, rationalised design, and full supply chain integration, supported by a mix of Australian management and international manufacturing partnerships. With over 20 years of experience, they’ve built strong client relationships by delivering tailored, value-engineered solutions with efficiency and precision. The Gig An exciting opportunity is now available for an experienced, detail-driven , and commercially focused Financial Accountant to join their Northern Beaches-based team. This growth role is central to managing day-to-day financial operations, cashflow, month-end, and reporting, ensuring the business has accurate information to support ongoing expansion. Reporting to the Managing Director, you’ll ply your trade across management accounting, P&L monitoring, BAS preparation, payroll, and budgeting support. You’ll also work closely with operations, sales, and supply chain on invoicing, debtor performance, inventory accuracy, and project margin analysis, keeping financial processes smooth, timely, and well controlled. Financial rigour underpins everything you do , from reconciliations and cashflow forecasting to managing Xero, supporting Ostendo, and improving controls. You’ll apply accuracy and initiative to every task, ensuring compliance and high-quality financial outcomes. You’ll be trusted with: Preparing monthly management accounts, P&L reports, and variance analysis Managing the full month-end close, journals, and balance sheet reconciliations Producing rolling 13-week cashflow forecasts and monitoring working capital Overseeing AP/AR, invoicing, payroll, and bank reconciliations Preparing and lodging BAS, IAS, and supporting year-end audit requirements Maintaining Xero and optimising Ostendo workflows for accurate reporting Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and budget vs actual reporting Reviewing inventory valuation, COGS, and project/job costing Strengthening internal controls and improving financial processes Providing guidance to a Junior Accountant and supporting team capability What’s in your toolbox? CPA or CA qualification with 3–5+ years’ accounting experience Strong financial reporting, cashflow forecasting, and month-end capability Hands‑on experience with Xero; exposure to Ostendo highly regarded Solid technical accounting knowledge and understanding of Australian standards Advanced Excel skills for analysis, reporting, and modelling High attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a proactive mindset You’re the kind of person who ensures the details are right, the controls are strong, and the reporting is meaningful. With your combination of analytical thinking and stakeholder communication, you’ll become a trusted voice in the business, supporting consistency, stability, and informed commercial decisions. Ready to throw your hat in the ring? Dig the gig you're in Apply today or get in touch with us for a confidential discussion For all things Civil, follow us on LinkedIn to join our Infrastructure Community. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at The Civil People by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Financial Accountant” roles. #J-18808-Ljbffr