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Sharp & Carter Senior Accountant Recruitment 2026: Apply Online
Senior Accountant
Job Overview
Sharp & Carter is seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Senior Accountant to join their dynamic team in Melbourne, Victoria. This full-time position is ideal for an ambitious accounting professional looking to elevate their career within a supportive and high-performing environment. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing key financial operations, ensuring accuracy, and driving process improvements across the organization.
As a Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for performing detailed reconciliations across key accounts, reviewing financial year-to-date transactions, and identifying and resolving allocation discrepancies. You will also oversee the Accounts Payable (AP) function, providing valuable guidance and mentorship to a Finance Officer. This role demands a strong understanding of month-end processes, balance sheet reconciliations, and P&L variance analysis to deliver accurate and timely management reporting.
In addition to core accounting duties, you will support BAS/GST processing, payroll-related accounting requirements, and maintain the Fixed Asset Register. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to extract and analyze data from ERP systems effectively. Holding a CPA/CA qualification or actively working towards its completion is highly desirable for this role.
Key Job Details
| Company Name | Sharp & Carter |
| Job Role | Senior Accountant |
| Experience | Previous experience in a Senior Accountant or similar role |
| Salary Range | Competitive Salary Package |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Work Mode | On-site / Full-time |
| Openings | Not Specified |
| Job Location | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
Key Responsibilities
- Perform detailed reconciliations across key accounts, reviewing FY-to-date transactions to identify and resolve allocation discrepancies.
- Oversee the AP function and provide guidance to a Finance Officer, ensuring accuracy and control.
- Complete balance sheet reconciliations and support P&L variance analysis.
- Deliver accurate and timely month-end close and management reporting.
- Prepare and post journals including accruals, prepayments, allocations, and depreciation.
- Assist with the preparation of the monthly EOM reporting pack.
- Support BAS/GST processing and payroll-related accounting requirements.
- Extract and analyze data from ERP systems and related sources.
- Ensure project financials are accurate and reliable for forecasting purposes.
- Maintain the Fixed Asset Register including additions, disposals, and transfers.
- Process monthly depreciation journals and ensure capitalization compliance.
- Support process improvements, automation, and operational efficiencies.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Previous experience in a Senior Accountant or similar professional accounting role.
- Strong understanding of month-end processes, reconciliations, and journal entries.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- CPA/CA qualification or currently working towards completion.
- Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced MS Excel skills.
Required Skills
- Financial Reconciliations
- Accounts Payable Oversight
- Month-End Close & Reporting
- P&L Variance Analysis
- Fixed Asset Register Management
- BAS/GST Processing
- ERP Data Extraction
- Process Automation
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Team Mentorship
About Sharp & Carter
Sharp & Carter is a leading Australian recruitment and staffing agency, renowned for its commitment to connecting exceptional talent with top-tier organizations. With a focus on integrity, professionalism, and deep industry expertise, Sharp & Carter partners with businesses across various sectors to deliver outstanding recruitment solutions and career opportunities.
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