Senior Financial Accountant
Senior Financial Accountant
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Job Description
Are you an experienced Senior Accountant seeking exposure to a diverse range of industries through our external CFO services Join our Financial Reporting & Corporate Advisory team today!
Who we are
Were a modern Chartered Accounting firm located in the heart of Bendigo Djaara Country with a team of over 100 professionals. Weve been providing services to Bendigo and surrounds for over 70 years and are a proud pillar of the Bendigo community.
Our culture
We believe every single team member is a leader and contributes to the success of our firm and our clients. We invest in organisational development leadership skills and career planning recognition and coaching to constantly enhance the experiences for our team.
A core part of our identity is our commitment to our local regional community. Each year we support Bendigo organisations charities and not-for-profits through direct or in-kind sponsorship and involvement. Furthermore were committed to developing our environmental social and governance sustainability to ensure our business practices have a measured and positive impact.
Our culture is something we value nurture and routinely seek team feedback on so that we can continue to foster a meaningful work environment for everyone.
The team
Our dedicated Financial Reporting & Corporate Advisory team create value and improve the way our clients work. They play a crucial role in providing comprehensive accounting and financial services to our clients internal finance functions on a contractual basis.
The role
The primary purpose of this position is to support in the management of client engagements mentor and train junior staff and deliver high-quality accounting solutions to meet clients needs. The Senior Accountant ensures high quality financial management service to clients while fostering robust relationships and meeting contractual obligations. Your accountabilities will include but are not limited to:
- Support Supervisors and Managers in meeting client needs and ensuring satisfaction.
- Complete tailored Month End sections for clients.
- Implement process improvements and stay updated on industry trends.
- Support finance processes and identify improvements.
- Provide professional guidance on compliance.
- Build strong client relationships.
- Ensure accurate financial reporting and assist with budgeting.
- Track KPIs and provide performance reporting.
- Support cash flow management.
- Provide expertise in management accounting.
About you
The successful candidate will have:
- A Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Commerce or a related field.
- Completed or are studying toward a CA (Chartered Accountant) CPA (Certified Practicing Accountant) qualification or equivalent.
- Significant experience in accounting and statutory reporting preferably in a public practice or consulting environment.
- Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles financial reporting and financial analysis techniques.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate financial data.
- The ability to analyse and interpret financial statements.
- Proficiency in using accounting software and financial management systems.
- Outstanding communication skills written and spoken comfortable communicating with individuals across all levels of an organisation.
- Extensive experience in writing reports observations and communicating results and outcomes to varied audiences.
- A commitment to and understanding of the importance of relationship building with your colleagues community and your clients.
AFS will offer you
- The ability to benefit from our formal and informal Flexibility at AFS policy allowing work life balance through flexible start / finish times or adjustments to hours of work.
- Working in a fast paced and challenging team environment with constant learning and opportunity.
- The ability to bring your true self to work with our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion along with our policies like dress for your day.
- An opportunity to work in our hybrid work environment with the ability to work from home or from our modern offices depending what your day entails.
- Career development with opportunities to attend networking events participating in leadership training and receiving ongoing development support and guidance.
- A fun culture with regular social club events leadership and team building programs.
- A wellbeing focus including our Employee Assistance Program supportive environment and volunteer friendly workplace.
At AFS we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people of diverse cultural backgrounds those who identify as LGBTQIA and workers of all ages.
Our commitment to the Bendigo Community is a top priority for us. While this position offers the convenience of hybrid work its essential to note that it is based in Bendigo. As part of this role you will be expected to be in the office approximately two days a week and occasionally travel to our clients premises in Bendigo and surrounds.
For further information about us please visit our website or email
To explore this opportunity click Apply Now to submit your resume and cover letter for the role and take your first step towards a fulfilling career journey with AFS. Applicants for this position must have the right to work and live in Australia.
Role Type
Hybrid Permanent Full-time
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
