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Senior Financial Accountant

From $40/yr

Job Description For over 40 years, our shared commitment to curing childhood cancer has united us. Together, we continue to accelerate the answers to make that possible. To accomplish our vision, we’re seeking someone who lives our values: owning and delivering meaningful work, collaborating to drive impact, challenging the status quo to create a better future, and balancing logic with empathy. Let’s achieve more, together. The Senior Financial Accountant is the senior technical and operational accounting lead within the Finance team. The role supports the Senior Finance Manager by coordinating the month-end and year-end close, maintaining the integrity of the general ledger and balance sheet, leading statutory and audit deliverables, and providing clear financial analysis. The role reviews accounting work and reconciliations, resolves complex issues, strengthens controls and documented processes, and provides practical coaching and oversight to finance team members without formal people-management responsibility. To succeed you will have… * Accounting or Business degree and CA/CPA qualification, or equivalent. * At least 5 years’ relevant financial accounting experience, including substantial ownership of month-end and year-end close activities. * Demonstrated experience preparing or reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, financial statements, audit workpapers and statutory reporting. * Experience applying Australian Accounting Standards to practical accounting issues. * Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience using a modern ERP or financial management system. * Experience with Dynamics 365 Finance, Power Query, Power BI or finance-process automation would be advantageous. * Experience in a not-for-profit, medical research, health, education or grant-funded environment would be highly regarded. We will support you to be your best with benefits that include but are not limited to: * Working in a world-class, purpose-built facility, the only one in Australia dedicated to curing childhood cancer * Focus on employee wellbeing, including up to 5 gifted wellbeing days off (paid) per year * Access to Fitness Passport, with access to an extensive choice of fitness facilities across Sydney at discounted rates * Corporate discounts and discounts on education through UNSW Join us to shape a future every child deserves and to find meaning in your own. Because together, we can cure every child of cancer. It’s not if, it’s when. We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion, as well as how you can enhance Children’s Cancer Institute and our culture. We embrace diversity and encourage you to advise of any reasonable adjustments you may need during the recruitment process.

Senior Financial Accountant

Who we are? InfoTrack is a leading SaaS technology innovator that is helping a range of professionals, businesses and individuals in a digital age. We care about what we do and the people we work with. We partner with our clients to identify their challenges and constantly look for ways to evolve our products to maximise their impact. The Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to take ownership of the monthly reporting for InfoTrack’s ANZ subsidiaries. This role is responsible for month-end reconciliations of balance sheet accounts, the preparation of monthly management reports, and assisting with indirect tax compliance and reporting (BAS \& FBT), R\&D returns and the annual financial audit. Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Senior Financial Accountant will partner with a range of stakeholders, including senior management, the FP\&A, Group Reporting and Finance Shared Services teams, and external parties. About you You’re a highly organised, detail-oriented accountant with strong analytical and problem-solving skills and a solid understanding of the business drivers behind the numbers. You communicate confidently with stakeholders at all levels, take ownership of your deadlines, and handle confidential information with integrity and discretion. You’re self-motivated and flexible, enjoy challenging work, and bring a continuous improvement mindset to a high-performing, collaborative team. Key Roles and Responsibilities * Prepare the operating subsidiaries’ monthly P\&L, balance sheet, cash flow and supporting reconciliations by the 5th working day of each month. * Prepare monthly subsidiary management accounts, comparing actual results to budget and providing variance analysis. * Prepare monthly BAS and annual FBT returns. * Assist with the preparation and lodgement of the annual R\&D Tax Incentive claim. * Assist the FP\&A team with subsidiary budgeting and co-ordinate the subsidiary budget with the management team. * Assist the Group Reporting team with year-end audit requirements. * Work with the Finance Shared Services team to ensure subsidiary A/P, A/R and payroll are processed accurately and on time. * Monitor, enhance and develop financial processes for continued improvement, including the adoption of AI-driven initiatives. * Lead and complete special projects as required. Skills, Knowledge and Experience: * Tertiary qualification in accounting. * CPA/CA qualified, with 3+ years’ post-qualification experience. * Proven track record in a similar role, ideally with a background in a mid-tier or Big 4 chartered accounting firm. * Strong understanding of accounting standards, audit requirements, statutory accounts preparation, taxation and reporting. * Demonstrated ability to liaise with staff and stakeholders at all levels, with strong interpersonal and communication skills. * High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel. * Experience with NetSuite is strongly preferred. The Rewards and Culture What We Offer: Personal Development We have a rich history of providing people with growth opportunities throughout their InfoTrack journey. We provide our people with professional development plans, technical training, leadership programs, and clear career progression opportunities. Reward \& Recognition We have a culture of recognising the contributions of our people and rewarding them for their impact. We have various formal recognition programs as well as access to our employee share scheme. We put an emphasis on staff happiness, so we have a well-stocked snack cupboard, weekly catered lunches, free breakfast every morning and locally based social committees that drive events for each office including a Table Tennis competition. Health \& Wellbeing We care about our people’s well-being and that is why we offer a range of benefits including fully covered gym memberships, monthly in-house massages, progressive leave policies and access to an Employee Assistance Program. Join a company that puts people first, where your contributions are valued, and your potential is supported every step of the way. Apply now or message us directly to find out more! At InfoTrack we are a diverse workforce and we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe our differences make us stronger. We therefore encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people of all cultures, abilities, sex, and genders.

Senior Financial Accountant

From $50/yr

About Stannards Stannards is a leading business advisory and accounting firm known for doing things differently. Our approach sets us apart from the way we innovate and use systems, to how we mentor, collaborate and support each other. We are passionate about exploring better solutions and delivering better outcomes for our clients, because their success is our success. We take pride in the work we do and in creating a dynamic, supportive and expert environment where our people can thrive. As a result of this approach, Stannards is experiencing strong growth and is now ranked within the AFR’s Top 50 chartered accounting and advisory firms. The Opportunity As Stannards continues to grow nationally, we are seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to play a key hands-on role in delivering accurate, timely financial reporting and supporting our day-to-day finance operations. Reporting to the General Manager, Finance \& Operations and working closely with the Chief Financial and Operations Officer and Accounts Manager, you will prepare month-end reporting, support payroll and statutory compliance, maintain financial controls and contribute to budgeting and cash flow forecasting. You will also have the opportunity to develop your experience in group reporting, consolidation and post-acquisition finance activities, with support from experienced finance leaders and potential progression towards Financial Controller. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting \& Planning * Prepare monthly management reporting and the Stannards management dashboard. * Monitor WIP, debtors and lock-up against agreed benchmarks and escalate material issues. * Prepare financial information for Board and investor reporting. * Analyse performance against budget, forecast and prior year, including commentary on material variances. Finance Operations \& Compliance * Prepare cash flow forecasts and monitor working capital requirements. * Support annual budgeting, periodic reforecasting and overhead cost control. * Prepare and review payroll in collaboration with the Accounts Manager and People \& Culture, maintaining accurate reconciliations and controls. * Prepare or coordinate BAS, FBT, payroll tax, superannuation and other statutory obligations to support accurate and timely compliance. * Support day-to-day banking, payments, reconciliations, cash management and reporting on debt arrangements and covenants. Controls, Collaboration \& Growth * Coordinate month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations, support the annual external audit and maintain effective financial controls. * Work closely with the Accounts Manager, providing guidance and reviewing transactional work as needed, including accounts payable, receivable and trust account processing. * With guidance, build experience in group consolidation and financial reporting across multiple entities. * Support the integration of acquired businesses into Stannards finance processes and identify opportunities to improve reporting and efficiency through automation and AI. About You You are a detail-oriented, hands-on accounting professional who enjoys taking ownership of recurring finance deliverables and improving the way things work. Organised, collaborative and proactive, you communicate clearly, manage deadlines well and are keen to broaden your skills in a growing business. Skills and Experience: * CA or CPA qualified, or nearing completion. * Approximately three to six years of relevant accounting or finance experience, including hands-on month-end close, financial reporting and reconciliations. * Practical working knowledge of Australian financial, tax and payroll compliance requirements, with a willingness to deepen your expertise. * Experience preparing financial and management reports and balance sheet reconciliations; exposure to budgeting, forecasting and cash flow analysis is desirable. * Exposure to multi-entity environments and group consolidation is advantageous, but not essential. * Experience in professional services, accounting firms or growing businesses is desirable. * Strong Excel skills and proficiency in cloud accounting and payroll systems; an interest in technology and process improvement. Why Join Stannards? Stannards is a fast-growing business with an ambitious national growth strategy. This is an opportunity to take meaningful ownership of hands-on finance work while developing your capabilities alongside experienced senior finance leaders. As our Senior Financial Accountant, you will gain exposure to senior leadership, Board reporting and an increasingly complex multi-entity environment, with opportunities to develop towards Financial Controller as the group grows. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you'll enjoy a collaborative culture, ongoing professional development, 3 Wellbeing Days per year, up to 8 weeks Paid Parental Leave, access to our Employee Assistance Program, and regular social and community initiatives. Ready to make an impact? If you enjoy hands-on accounting, want to make a practical contribution and are ready to grow into broader finance responsibilities, we would love to hear from you. Apply now with your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience. Applicants must have full Australian working rights.

Senior Financial / Management Accountant

From $60,000/yr

Financial Accountant / Management Accountant Hemel Hempstead , Hertfordshire (Hybrid – 3 Days Office / 2 WFH) - Free Parking Up to £60,000 + 10% Bonus + 6% Employer's Pension + 25 Days Holiday (plus bank holidays) An excellent opportunity for a qualified Financial Accountant or Management Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), either currently working in industry or looking to make the move from accountancy practice, to take on a broad accounting role with the opportunity to develop a genuine specialism in tax. Our client is an ambitious, growing UK business offering the opportunity to work closely with senior finance leadership, take ownership of your own responsibilities and help develop the finance function as the business evolves. You don't need to be a tax expert! We're looking for someone with strong financial and/or management accounting experience, good commercial awareness and a genuine interest in developing their knowledge across different areas of taxation. The Opportunity: Reporting into the Financial Controller and working closely with the Finance Director, you'll join a small, collaborative finance team, working alongside another Financial Accountant with responsibility for your own portfolio of Group companies. You will also work closely with the outsourced transactional / bookkeeping team. It's a broad, hands-on role combining financial accounting, management accounts, financial reporting, tax, budgeting, cash flow and business partnering, with the opportunity to get involved in projects and process improvements. The tax element is a particularly interesting part of the role. You'll have the opportunity to develop broader technical knowledge and take on increasing responsibility as your experience grows. Key responsibilities will include: • Preparation and review of monthly management accounts, including month-end reporting, journals, accruals and prepayments • Balance sheet reconciliations, financial controls and maintaining accurate financial records • Financial reporting, variance analysis and commentary on business performance • Assisting with year-end audit, statutory accounts preparation and liaison with external auditors • VAT, Corporation Tax, PAYE and other tax compliance requirements • Developing your knowledge of Capital Gains Tax and tax considerations relating to business transactions • Working with external tax advisers, identifying tax risks and opportunities • Cash-flow forecasting, budgeting, forecasting and working capital management • Financial analysis, management information and commercial business partnering • Improving financial processes, reporting and controls What We're Looking For: We're looking for a qualified Financial Accountant or Management Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), either with experience in industry or currently working in accountancy practice and looking to make the move into a commercial business environment. You'll ideally bring: • Strong financial accounting and/or management accounting experience, including month-end reporting and preparation of management accounts • Good understanding of balance sheet reconciliations, financial controls and accounting principles • Experience supporting statutory accounts and external audit • Previous tax exposure, either through industry or accountancy practice, ideally with some additional tax training or exams, and a genuine interest in developing further • Excellent Excel skills and confidence using financial systems • Strong communication skills and the ability to work with finance and non-finance stakeholders • A proactive, organised approach and willingness to improve processes and reporting Above all, we're looking for someone with the right attitude, technical ability and ambition to develop. Why Consider It? This is an opportunity to move beyond a traditional Financial Accountant or Management Accountant role and gain exposure to a much broader range of responsibilities. You'll work closely with an experienced senior finance team, have genuine ownership of your work and develop valuable tax expertise alongside your financial and management accounting responsibilities. The business offers a collaborative, supportive working environment, with a strong team culture, flexibility and a genuine emphasis on work-life balance. IMPORTANT: Please ensure you include the following on your CV or cover sheet: - Current Salary - Notice Period - Where you currently live / postcode

Senior Financial Accountant

From $65,000/yr

Senior Financial Accountant / Salary £65,000 - £75,000 / Merseyside (Hybrid Working) Accountable Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a growing, AIM-listed PLC to recruit a Senior Financial Accountant into their high-performing finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious ACA/ACCA qualified accountant who is looking to join a dynamic, acquisitive business where they can make a genuine impact and continue developing their career. Reporting directly into the Group Financial Controller, you'll play a key role in supporting group reporting, statutory compliance, audit delivery and driving best-in-class financial controls across the organisation. The successful candidate will gain significant exposure to senior stakeholders and the wider leadership team, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take the next step within a fast-paced listed business environment. Key Responsibilities * Lead the year-end audit process and coordinate the completion of Group statutory accounts. * Manage overseas audit, statutory reporting and tax compliance activities. * Prepare monthly group consolidations, management information packs and supporting schedules. * Support the production of board reporting and associated analysis. * Review subsidiary management accounts and oversee balance sheet reconciliations across the group. * Monitor and manage group cash flow and working capital performance. * Support the annual budgeting and forecasting processes. * Assist with tax planning initiatives and group corporation tax requirements. * Prepare tax packs and liaise with external advisors. * Support ongoing improvements to financial controls, reporting processes and governance frameworks. Key skills We're keen to speak with ambitious finance professionals who are looking to build a long-term career within a successful and growing PLC environment. You'll ideally possess: * ACA / ACCA qualification. * Previous audit training, ideally gained within practice. * Strong technical accounting knowledge. * Experience within a multi-entity or Group reporting environment. * Excellent attention to detail and the ability to meet tight reporting deadlines. * Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. * A proactive mindset with a desire to continually improve processes and controls. What's on Offer? * Salary of £65,000 - £75,000 depending on experience. * Hybrid working model (3 days WFH / 2 days office). * 25 days holiday plus birthday leave and bank holidays. * Private healthcare including BUPA cover. * Life assurance (4x salary). * Genuine career progression opportunities within a growing AIM-listed business. * Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making If you're a driven and career-focused finance professional looking to join a business where you can really make your mark, we'd love to hear from you. To discuss this opportunity in confidence, please contact Lauren Harrison at Accountable Recruitment on 07731 356 287

Senior Accountant, GFS (Global Financial Services) Controlling Ireland

From $261/yr

Location: Dublin, Ireland Job reference: R-261737 Date posted: 10/13/2026 Are you ready to turn complex EMEA month- and quarter-end closes into clear, trusted results that power decisions for life-changing medicines? Based in Dublin, you will join a high-performing Global Financial Services Controlling team that steers the close for a portfolio of EMEA entities and ensures on-time delivery of local statutory audits. Your work will convert data into insight, elevate controls, and support leaders as they invest in therapies that matter. You will own end-to-end Record to Report for designated entities and partner across finance, operations and our outsourced provider to deliver accurate, timely results. This role blends technical excellence in IFRS, US GAAP and local GAAP with practical problem-solving and continuous improvement. You will thrive in a dynamic, growth environment, build strong relationships across borders, and help shape how we scale with integrity. How will you strengthen our close, simplify processes and accelerate insight? Accountabilities: * Record to Report Ownership: Lead end-to-end month-end and quarter-end procedures for specified EMEA entities, including revenue accounting and operating expense journal entry reviews, to deliver accurate, timely results. * Outsourced Provider Management: Liaise with the external service provider to ensure complete and accurate execution of close activities and issue resolution. * Global Partnering: Collaborate with finance colleagues locally and globally, stay close to local market developments, and determine appropriate accounting treatments for changing facts and circumstances while meeting global deadlines. - Accounting Compliance: Ensure compliance with US GAAP, IFRS and local GAAP, applying sound technical judgment and documentation discipline. - Balance Sheet Integrity: Review monthly balance sheet reconciliations, investigate and resolve reconciling items promptly to protect financial integrity. * Statutory Audit Delivery: Support statutory audits for your entities, partnering with the Associate Director Statutory Reporting Coordinator to complete audits on time and review local GAAP financial statements. * Integrated Audit Support: Contribute to the year-end integrated audit, coordinating deliverables and ensuring audit-ready evidence. - Financial Analysis and Queries: Respond to ad hoc analysis requests and finance queries with clear, actionable insight. - SOX Controls: Operate within the SOX control framework, completing assigned control procedures and supporting specified SOX activities. * Continuous Improvement: Identify and drive operational and process improvements that simplify the close, reduce risk and enhance insight over time. Essential Skills/Experience: - Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, CPA, CIMA) - Bachelor’s degree - 2+ years PQE experience - Excellent Excel and Powerpoint skills * The duties of this role are generally conducted in an office environment. As is typical of an office-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to: use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; problem solving; analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours Desirable Skills/Experience: - Experience using SAP or other major ERP Systems is desirable - Experience of Blackline, Power BI and MS Copilot an advantage - Multinational pharmaceutical experience a plus - Ability to deal with ambiguity, simplify messages, embrace change and comfortable working in a high growth, fast paced and multi-task environment - Demonstrated success in a deadline driven, mutli-task environment - Can-do attitude and attention to detail * Excellent communication, presentation (storytelling) and interpersonal skills * Ability to work independently and part of a team When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world. Why AstraZeneca: Here, finance is a catalyst for impact. You will be close to the mission of transforming the lives of people with rare and devastating diseases, working with cutting-edge tools and collaborating across borders to deliver trustworthy results at pace. We bring unexpected teams together to solve hard problems with integrity, valuing different perspectives and the power of connection. You will grow in a supportive, energizing environment that values kindness alongside ambition, where your expertise in controls, compliance and insight helps shape decisions that reach patients faster. Date Posted 13-Oct-2026 Closing Date 29-Oct-2026 Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.

Senior Accountant, GFS (Global Financial Services) Controlling Ireland

From $261/yr

Location Dublin, Leinster, Ireland Job ID R-261737 Date posted 12/10/2026 Are you ready to turn complex EMEA month- and quarter-end closes into clear, trusted results that power decisions for life-changing medicines? Based in Dublin, you will join a high-performing Global Financial Services Controlling team that steers the close for a portfolio of EMEA entities and ensures on-time delivery of local statutory audits. Your work will convert data into insight, elevate controls, and support leaders as they invest in therapies that matter. You will own end-to-end Record to Report for designated entities and partner across finance, operations and our outsourced provider to deliver accurate, timely results. This role blends technical excellence in IFRS, US GAAP and local GAAP with practical problem-solving and continuous improvement. You will thrive in a dynamic, growth environment, build strong relationships across borders, and help shape how we scale with integrity. How will you strengthen our close, simplify processes and accelerate insight? Accountabilities: * Record to Report Ownership: Lead end-to-end month-end and quarter-end procedures for specified EMEA entities, including revenue accounting and operating expense journal entry reviews, to deliver accurate, timely results. * Outsourced Provider Management: Liaise with the external service provider to ensure complete and accurate execution of close activities and issue resolution. * Global Partnering: Collaborate with finance colleagues locally and globally, stay close to local market developments, and determine appropriate accounting treatments for changing facts and circumstances while meeting global deadlines. - Accounting Compliance: Ensure compliance with US GAAP, IFRS and local GAAP, applying sound technical judgment and documentation discipline. - Balance Sheet Integrity: Review monthly balance sheet reconciliations, investigate and resolve reconciling items promptly to protect financial integrity. * Statutory Audit Delivery: Support statutory audits for your entities, partnering with the Associate Director Statutory Reporting Coordinator to complete audits on time and review local GAAP financial statements. * Integrated Audit Support: Contribute to the year-end integrated audit, coordinating deliverables and ensuring audit-ready evidence. - Financial Analysis and Queries: Respond to ad hoc analysis requests and finance queries with clear, actionable insight. - SOX Controls: Operate within the SOX control framework, completing assigned control procedures and supporting specified SOX activities. * Continuous Improvement: Identify and drive operational and process improvements that simplify the close, reduce risk and enhance insight over time. Essential Skills/Experience: - Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, CPA, CIMA) - Bachelor’s degree - 2+ years PQE experience - Excellent Excel and Powerpoint skills * The duties of this role are generally conducted in an office environment. As is typical of an office-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to: use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; problem solving; analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours Desirable Skills/Experience: - Experience using SAP or other major ERP Systems is desirable - Experience of Blackline, Power BI and MS Copilot an advantage - Multinational pharmaceutical experience a plus - Ability to deal with ambiguity, simplify messages, embrace change and comfortable working in a high growth, fast paced and multi-task environment - Demonstrated success in a deadline driven, mutli-task environment - Can-do attitude and attention to detail * Excellent communication, presentation (storytelling) and interpersonal skills * Ability to work independently and part of a team When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world. Why AstraZeneca: Here, finance is a catalyst for impact. You will be close to the mission of transforming the lives of people with rare and devastating diseases, working with cutting-edge tools and collaborating across borders to deliver trustworthy results at pace. We bring unexpected teams together to solve hard problems with integrity, valuing different perspectives and the power of connection. You will grow in a supportive, energizing environment that values kindness alongside ambition, where your expertise in controls, compliance and insight helps shape decisions that reach patients faster. Date Posted 13-Oct-2026 Closing Date 29-Oct-2026 Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.