We’re partnering with a market-leading FMCG business to recruit a Senior Accountant on an initial 12-month contract.

Based in Richmond, this role sits within a collaborative, high-performing finance team and offers broad exposure across financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and senior stakeholder engagement. The business operates a hybrid working model (2 days from home) and is known for its down-to-earth, high-trust culture, where people are empowered to take ownership and make an impact.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong Senior Accountant who enjoys variety, visibility and working closely with the business in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

The Role
Reporting into the local finance leadership team and working closely with both head office and senior local stakeholders, you will play a key role in supporting financial reporting, commercial insights and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, including journals, reconciliations and management reporting
• Own budgeting and forecasting activities, including variance analysis and performance insights
• Partner with senior stakeholders across the business to provide commercial analysis and decision support
• Prepare product sales forecasts and scenario modelling to support portfolio planning and strategy
• Deliver clear financial insights, risks and opportunities to local leadership and head office
• Manage cashflow, working capital reporting and treasury-related submissions
• Oversee tax compliance requirements including BAS, FBT and statutory reporting
• Act as the finance owner for expense management processes, ensuring policy compliance and system integrity
• Support internal and external audit processes, including preparation of audit schedules and liaison with auditors
• Review and improve financial processes, controls and reporting to drive efficiency and accuracy

About You

• CA or CPA qualified (or near completion)
• Proven experience in a Senior Accountant or similar role
• Strong month-end, balance sheet and financial reporting capability
• Experience working with ERP systems
• Confident engaging with senior stakeholders
• Detail-oriented, proactive and comfortable working autonomously

Why Join?

• Up to $140,000 base + super on an initial 12-month contract
• Hybrid working model with 2 days from home
• Broad Senior Accountant role with genuine ownership and visibility
• Exposure to senior leadership and head office stakeholders
• Richmond-based role within a collaborative, high-performing finance tea