Senior Accountant

Bruce - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 01-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

Senior Accountant

About Whizdom

Whizdom is an award-winning Australian-owned recruitment agency with offices in Canberra Sydney and Brisbane. Established in 2006 Whizdom specialises in placing skilled professionals in Technology Cyber Security Accounting Finance HR Procurement and Marketing roles across both government and private sectors. As a certified Level 3 DISP company Whizdom is trusted to place security-cleared professionals and is a preferred supplier to many government panels and multinational enterprises.

Whizdom is renowned for its people-first approach offering market insights career management and ongoing support to both contractors and permanent staff. The company maintains ISO 9001:2015 certification reflecting its commitment to quality management and continuous improvement.

Whizdom values collaboration flexibility and family-friendly policies ensuring staff and contractors are supported throughout their careers.

About the Role

As Senior Accountant you will lead a small experienced Finance Team and be responsible for the companys financial statements general ledger payroll accounts payable and receivable budgeting and tax compliance. You will oversee the Finance teams workload ensuring timely completion of tasks such as taxation reporting and end-of-financial-year activities. Key responsibilities include:

Managing monthly payroll leave accruals superannuation and salary sacrifice arrangements.
Overseeing invoicing payment processing and bank payments.
Handling all taxation matters (Payroll Tax GST Company Tax BAS IAS PAYG FBT TPAR).
Preparing end-of-month reconciliations journals and maintaining balance sheet and profit & loss statements.
Producing management quarterly reports budget reports and annual financial reports.
Advising on new business lines and supporting new verticals in Accounting and Finance.
Ensuring business compliance with state territory and (occasionally) international requirements.
Supporting business operations including client timesheet invoice and travel procedures.
Managing external audits and assigning tasks within the team.
Monitoring shared admin account emails and maintaining confidentiality.
Occasional travel within Canberra and interstate may be required.

The Successful Candidate

To excel in this role you will need:

Accountant certification (preferably CA or CPA).
5 years accounting experience in a small/medium business environment.
Strong understanding of finance processes and accounting software (MYOB and Astute payroll highly desirable).
Candidates who have previous experience of working within the recruitment industry will have their applications prioritized.
Advanced Excel spreadsheet skills and high attention to detail.
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage with staff and clients at all levels.
Proven leadership skills with experience mentoring junior staff.
Commitment to continuous improvement teamwork and quality policies.
Ability to work autonomously and maintain discipline in an unsupervised environment.
Willingness to attend Whizdom meetings and industry events and to undertake further training or certifications as required.
Current drivers licence and vehicle with flexibility to meet clients and customers as needed.

Location:

WhizdomCanberra Australian Capital Territory Australia (Hybrid)

What is on Offer

Joining Whizdom Recruitment means becoming part of a respected people-focused agency with a strong reputation in the Australian market. You will have the opportunity to lead a collaborative and experienced finance team working alongside supportive management in a culture that values continuous improvement. The role offers exposure to a broad client base across both government and private sectors as well as access to ongoing professional development training and industry certifications. Whizdom is committed to providing a flexible family-friendly working environment ensuring you can balance your career and personal life effectively.

In addition to competitive remuneration and a comprehensive benefits package Whizdom offers same-day pay for approved timesheets (for contractors) structured onboarding and access to LinkedIn Learning. You will also have the chance to participate in company and industry events with a clear commitment to your long-term career growth. This is an excellent opportunity for those seeking to advance their career in a supportive and dynamic setting.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Job DescriptionSenior AccountantAbout WhizdomWhizdom is an award-winning Australian-owned recruitment agency with offices in Canberra Sydney and Brisbane. Established in 2006 Whizdom specialises in placing skilled professionals in Technology Cyber Security Accounting Finance HR Procurement and Marke...