Financial Accountant
Hassett ·www.hassett.com.au
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About Our Client & The Role
Our client is a well-established global organisation operating within the agriculture sector, backed by a large international parent company. As the business continues to grow, they're looking to appoint a recently qualified Financial Accountant who is ready to make the exciting move from public practice into industry.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a first mover from a Big 4 or mid-tier audit or business services background to gain genuine commercial exposure while building a long-term career. You'll work closely with an experienced Financial Controller, take ownership of month end reporting across multiple business units and a genuine pathway for career growth to Senior Financial Accountant.
Responsibilities
Our client is a well-established global organisation operating within the agriculture sector, backed by a large international parent company. As the business continues to grow, they're looking to appoint a recently qualified Financial Accountant who is ready to make the exciting move from public practice into industry.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a first mover from a Big 4 or mid-tier audit or business services background to gain genuine commercial exposure while building a long-term career. You'll work closely with an experienced Financial Controller, take ownership of month end reporting across multiple business units and a genuine pathway for career growth to Senior Financial Accountant.
Responsibilities
- Take ownership of month end close across multiple business units, including journals, accruals, reconciliations and management reporting
- Analyse monthly financial performance, including margins, rebates and accruals, providing meaningful insights to support business decisions
- Oversee the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, ensuring accuracy and strong financial controls
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, maintain the fixed asset register and manage intercompany transactions
- Support statutory reporting, annual audits and compliance requirements across the business
- Assist with overseas supplier payments, cash management, stock reconciliations and credit control reporting
- Develop and improve reporting tools, spreadsheets and financial processes to increase efficiency and support better decision making
- Work closely with the Financial Controller and commercial stakeholders across three business units to deliver accurate and timely financial information
- CA or CPA qualified, or recently qualified
- Experience in external audit or business services within a Big 4 or mid-tier accounting firm
- Looking to make your first move into industry
- Strong analytical mindset with excellent Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP
- Naturally curious, proactive and someone who enjoys improving processes rather than simply maintaining them
- Confident communicator who enjoys working with stakeholders across the business
- Ideal first move from public practice into industry
- Clear pathway to Senior Financial Accountant as you continue to develop
- Exposure to a global business with the backing of a large international parent company
- Genuine commercial involvement beyond traditional financial reporting
- Flexible hybrid working arrangement
- Supportive leadership team invested in your development and long-term career
Frequently asked questions
Who is hiring for the Financial Accountant role?
Hassett is hiring for the Financial Accountant position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Financial Accountant job located?
The Financial Accountant role with Hassett is based in Northern Suburbs, VIC, AU.
Is the Financial Accountant role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Hassett.
What experience level is the Financial Accountant role?
The Financial Accountant position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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