Senior Financial Accountant – Finance
Full-time | Hybrid role | Brisbane
Competitive base salary
Join the Canstar Group and make a real difference every day!
We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically strong Senior Financial Accountant to lead our external reporting and tax compliance processes across Australia and New Zealand. Reporting to the Financial Planning and Reporting Manager, you will serve as the primary conduit for external auditors and tax advisors, ensuring we adhere to accounting standards and tax legislation.
Beyond the compliance work, you will have the opportunity to utilise your sharp analytical skills in the management reporting, month-end close processes as well as contributing to the budgeting and forecasting. In all aspects of the role you will drive continuous improvement by leveraging modern technology.
This role is ideal for a CA/CPA qualified professional transitioning from a Big 4 or Mid-Tier firm looking to move into a commercial finance role.
What You’ll Be Doing
External Reporting & Audit Management
- Prepare annual statutory financial reports in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (AASB).
- Manage the day-to-day operation of the external audit process, serving as the primary point of contact to ensure requests are assigned to appropriate people, address queries where possible and ensure an efficient audit experience.
- Identify and action process improvements arising from the external audit process and audit findings report, working with other teams where appropriate.
- Be proactive in keeping informed of changes to accounting standards that may impact the business. Update or implement internal processes to ensure compliance as required.
Tax & Statutory Compliance
- With the support of the Group’s external tax advisors, manage the preparation and timely lodgement of all federal and state tax obligations, including Income Tax, GST, and FBT in Australia and New Zealand.
- Prepare and post journal entries, including monthly income tax accruals and annual statutory and true-up journals as required
- Assist with the development and implementation of commercial tax strategies designed to minimise tax liability while strictly adhering to legal and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain strong working relationships with external tax advisers and address any inquiries or potential issues.
- Stay current on changes to Australian and New Zealand tax legislation and effectively advise leadership on impact to the business.
Monthly reporting
- Assist with the preparation of the monthly financial and board reporting
- AASB16 Leases
- Maintain appropriate records to record leases in accordance with AASB16
- Prepare and post monthly journal entries
- CapEx management
- Oversee and manage the internally generated software CapEx process, tracking project costs and ensuring they are capitalized correctly according to accounting standards.
- Work with tech and project teams to forecast and track capital expenditure, providing financial oversight for key technology investments.
- Prepare relevant balance sheet reconciliations
- Support for budgeting and forecasting process
What We’re Looking For
- CA/CPA Qualified: Fully qualified with 1–2 years of post-qualification experience (approximately 4–5 years of post-graduate experience).
- Firm Background: A proven track record in an Audit/Assurance division within a Big 4 or 2nd Tier (Mid-Tier) accounting firm is highly preferred.
- Technical Knowledge: Strong foundational grounding in Australian Accounting Standards (AASB) and general familiarity with Australian tax compliance (GST, Income Tax, FBT).
Desirable skills
- Excellent project and time management skills, with ability to lead a smooth audit process.
- Strong communication skills, comfortable maintaining relationships with external auditors and tax advisers.
- High attention to detail with an analytical mindset, capable of identifying process gaps and ensuring compliance with regulatory bodies.
- A focus on continuous process improvement, being proactive in the application of AI tools to automate processes where appropriate
- Tech skills
- NetSuite
- Google Workspace
- Functional AI knowledge – Gemini, Claude
Why Join Us?
- Hybrid work model (office + work from home flexibility)
- Play a part in helping Australians make more confident financial decisions
- Be part of a supportive, high-performing team with a strong culture of growth and innovation
- Fully stocked kitchen for in office Breakfasts & Lunches
- Monthly Catered lunches
- Monthly Birthday morning teas
- ClassPass benefits
Ready to make an impact?
Apply now and join Canstar Group as we continue to help Australians navigate their financial choices with confidence.
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