Senior Financial Accountant

• Career-defining role | National law firm
• Board & executive exposure | High-impact finance team
• Professional growth | Collaborative, high-standards environment

An exceptional opportunity exists for an accomplished Senior Financial Accountant to join a leading national commercial law firm headquartered in Adelaide.

This is a career defining opportunity for a high performing finance professional who thrives in a fast paced, professional environment and enjoys partnering with senior stakeholders to drive commercial outcomes.

Working closely with the senior leadership team, you will play a key role in the firm's financial reporting, analysis, budgeting, forecasting, taxation and continuous improvement initiatives.

This role is ideally suited to an ambitious CA qualified professional who has built a strong technical foundation within a Big 4 accounting firm and has subsequently demonstrated success within a complex commercial environment.

The Opportunity

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparation of monthly financial statements, including profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow reporting.
• Management of month-end and year-end close processes.
• Preparation of statutory financial statements and taxation obligations, including BAS and FBT.
• Annual budgeting, rolling forecasts and cash flow management.
• Financial analysis, performance reporting and business insights for senior leadership.
• Analysis of profitability and key business drivers, including the development of performance dashboards.
• Preparation of executive and board-level reporting packs.
• Driving process improvement, systems optimisation and reporting enhancements.
• Providing support, coaching and development to a Graduate Accountant.
• Building strong relationships with Partners and key stakeholders across the firm.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• CA/CPA qualification (essential).
• Experience gained within a Big 4 accounting firm.
• At least 3+ years' commercial experience following your move from public practice.
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise.
• Excellent understanding of Australian accounting standards and taxation requirements.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems capability.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.
• Outstanding attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• A proactive, commercially focused and results-driven approach.

What We're Looking For

This organisation is seeking an individual who stands out from their peers.

You will be intellectually curious, technically exceptional and motivated by delivering work of the highest standard. You will enjoy taking ownership, identifying opportunities for improvement and contributing beyond the traditional boundaries of a financial accounting role.

This is a rare opportunity to join a highly respected Adelaide headquartered organisation that values excellence, innovation and professional growth.

Like to know more?

If you’re interested in this opportunity, apply now with a short a cover letter and resume. For a confidential discussion, contact Phil Scardigno at a&co Recruitment Partners on 0439 074 202 or email Sign in to view email

All applications will be treated in strict confidence.