Senior Financial Accountant, Melbourne

Senior Financial Accountant Job Ally Pty Ltd Keysborough, Melbourne VIC Financial Accounting and Reporting (Accounting) Full time Add expected salary to your profile for insights Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Senior Financial Accountant will be responsible for managing the school’s financial reporting, compliance, and month-end and year-end processes. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting audit preparation, and driving continuous improvement in financial systems and reporting. Key Responsibilities Preparation of monthly financial reports, reconciliations, and journal entries Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts and year-end audits Monitor compliance with the Australian accounting standards, internal controls, and policies Support budgeting and forecasting processes Provide financial analysis and insights to support decision-making Work collaboratively across departments to manage finance-related queries and issues Provide informal mentoring and support to the transactional AP team Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate coding and data integrity Key Selection Criteria Required Minimum 3-5 years of financial accounting experience Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including MS queries Proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines Demonstrated ability to work proactively in a confidential, fast-paced environment Excellent communication and interpersonal skills A strong attention to detail and accuracy Highly organised with a structured and methodical approach Demonstrated understanding of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children (Child Safety) This is a unique opportunity to join a high-performing, collaborative team within a forward-thinking environment that values excellence and embraces innovation. We will be reviewing applications as they present, so please do not delay your application and apply today!