Senior Financial Accountant

Fecha de publicación del trabajo: 2025-12-17
Location:
Clayton, VIC, AU
About William Adams

For nearly a century, William Adams has supported Australia’s most critical industries as the authorised Caterpillar dealer for Victoria and Tasmania. We deliver end-to-end solutions across new and used equipment and parts sales, rental, service, and technology, all backed by deep technical expertise and a strong commitment to safety, sustainability and long-term partnerships.

Guided by our values of Teamwork, Excellence, Integrity, Commitment and Sustainability, we offer a stable, purpose-driven environment where people can make a genuine impact.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to play a key role in maintaining financial integrity and delivering high-quality, audit-ready reporting across William Adams.
Reporting to the Financial Reporting Manager, this role suits a technically strong accountant who thrives in a complex, multi-entity environment and enjoys combining hands-on delivery with leadership and continuous improvement. You will be a trusted advisor within the finance team, supporting senior decision-making while mentoring junior accountants and strengthening internal controls.

Key Responsibilities
• Maintain general ledger integrity and deliver month-end and year-end financial reporting across multiple entities.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, statutory and internal reporting requirements, including IFRS 16.
• Prepare and lodge BAS, PAYG and FBT reporting and support provision and subsidiary financial statements.
• Coordinate and support external audits across Australia, Singapore and Vietnam, acting as a key liaison with auditors and group stakeholders.
• Provide accurate, timely financial insights to support management reporting and decision-making.
• Mentor and support direct reports and act as delegate for the Financial Reporting Manager when required.
• Contribute to budgeting, strengthen internal controls and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support environmental and sustainability reporting requirements.

About You

You are a technically confident, detail-focused accounting professional with strong judgement and a continuous improvement mindset. You bring:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with CA or CPA qualification.
• 5+ years’ experience in a commercial or chartered environment (Big 4 highly regarded).
• Strong technical accounting capability, including IFRS and multi-entity reporting.
• Proven experience delivering month-end, year-end and audit processes.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems.
• The ability to mentor others and step into a senior leadership role.
Experience with TM1, SQL or financial modelling will be well regarded.

Why Join William Adams

• A senior, trusted role within a large, complex and well-established organisation.
• Exposure to group reporting, international entities and external audits.
• A culture that values quality, integrity and continuous improvement.
• Opportunities to influence systems, controls and reporting practices.
• Long-term stability and career development with a respected Australian brand.

Please note, all applications will be reviewed after the 5th of January due to the Christmas/New Year break.