Group Accountant

The Company

We are exclusively partnering with a highly successful and highly regarded business in the financial services space who are a key player in their market and an industry leader. The subsidiary business to a massive ASX listed business, this organisation are on a truly exciting growth trajectory with plenty of exciting acquisitions in the pipeline as they continue to expand their footprint across Australia.  Priding themselves on delivering seamless customer service experiences, strengthened by strategic partnerships with their sister companies, they are committed to providing market leading services to their extensive client base, designed to proactively prevent risks, mitigate potential losses, and deliver streamlined, dedicated, and high-quality experiences for their customers.  

They are currently seeking a Group Accountant to join their high performing team based in Brisbane. Elevate your career in a company at the forefront of their industry, paving the way for the future whilst others follow suit.  

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Finance, a great opportunity exists for a well-rounded and motivated Group Accountant, you will be responsible for the group of entities month end, processes, reconciliations and reporting together with providing support to various internal and external stakeholders. 

The successful candidate will have superior communication skills with the ability to interact with people at all levels plus an interest in training and mentoring junior colleagues. You will have excellent attention to detail with motivation and determination, the ability to problem solve and troubleshoot. You will utilise your knowledge to deliver accurate and dependable results. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Completion of month end accounting, balance sheet reconciliations and group consolidations as well as coordinating outsourced Group Accountants.
• Monthly preparation of BAS and IAS as well as other statutory returns.
• Preparation of financial reports for various stakeholders.
• Assist with the annual audit in line with the holding company and ASIC requirements.
• Assist with preparation of annual budgets. 
• Provide regular updates on business performance and aid in reforecasts. 
• Partner with divisional General Managers to better understand performance to budget.
• Support the migration of accounting functions from acquired entities into the group.
• Assist inhouse bookkeepers with trust receipting and payments including accounts payable and payroll transition.

Skills and Experience 

• CPA or CA qualified accountant essential
• Commercially experience with a public practice background, or a 1st mover out of External Audit or Business Services 
• Strong understanding of accounting concepts, including financial reporting.
• Technical competency, AASB and IFRS
• Strong MS Office skills, with intermediate/advanced MS Excel.
• Experience with Xero or similar ERP systems desirable
• Experience in Financial Services is desirable.
• Professional ‘can do’ attitude.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to build relationships. 
• Highly proficient in excel.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritise workloads.
• Self-starter with the ability to work autonomously.
• Demonstrate experience in a commercial environment.
• Hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting and CA or CPA qualified.

What's on Offer

• Exciting opportunity to join an industry leading organisation with large national presence  
• Highly successful and continually growing business offering unparalleled career growth opportunities 
• Opportunity to play an integral part in the business.
• Open plan office where management is accessible.
• Friendly, dynamic, and flexible working environment with two days work from home per week

Apply Now

Don’t delay. For more information reach out to Jack Gullo at the P&C Partners Brisbane office or click on the “Apply Now” button.