Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant
Brisbane CBD | 6-Month Contract

We are partnering with a growing organisation seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join its finance team on an initial 6-month contract.

This is a broad role suited to a technically capable accountant who enjoys taking ownership, improving processes, and working closely with stakeholders across the wider business. You'll play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting while providing valuable insight to support business performance and decision-making.

The position offers a mix of financial accounting, business partnering, compliance, and process improvement responsibilities within a collaborative and high-performing finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
• Prepare financial statements, management reports, and supporting financial analysis
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and maintain strong control procedures
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning activities
• Assist with external audit requirements and statutory reporting obligations
• Provide meaningful financial insights to operational and non-finance stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve reporting efficiency
• Support finance transformation initiatives and ad-hoc projects as required
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, policies, and procedures
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of systems, controls, and reporting frameworks

About You

• CA or CPA qualified (or nearing completion)
• Proven experience in a Senior Accountant, Financial Accountant, or similar role
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end processes
• Ability to interpret financial data and communicate findings to non-finance stakeholders
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work
• Proactive mindset with a willingness to challenge existing processes and drive improvements
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

What's On Offer

• Initial 6-month contract, could extend or even go permanent
• Broad role with exposure across financial reporting, commercial support, and projects
• High level of ownership and autonomy
• Collaborative working environment with strong leadership support
• Brisbane CBD location with flexible working arrangements
• Immediate impact role with the opportunity to add genuine value

If you're a motivated accounting professional looking for your next challenge and enjoy working within a dynamic and collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you.

If this sounds like your next opportunity, please hit "APPLY" now.

For more information, contact Sam Bott at sam.bott@perigongroup.com.au.