Senior Accountant - Group Financial Reporting

About the role

BSE, a national consulting engineering practice, is looking for a Senior Accountant based in its North Sydney office. The role offers a whole-of-group view across seven entities, covering financial accounting, tax, audit, compliance and reporting, as well as day-to-day operational finance such as invoicing and receivables. You will report to the Financial Controller and partner with State Leads, Directors and Entity Leads on project profitability.

Key responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close, maintain general ledger integrity and balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations across the Group
• Prepare statutory financial statements under AASB and the Corporations Act, coordinate the annual external audit and act as day-to-day contact for the auditors
• Prepare and lodge income tax returns, BAS, IAS and FBT returns, support tax effect accounting and give day-to-day tax advice
• Produce monthly and quarterly management reports for the CEO, Board and Management Team, and contribute to budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
• Monitor project financial performance in Total Synergy, escalate at-risk projects and advise State Leads and Directors
• Maintain the statutory compliance calendar (ASIC filings, payroll tax, superannuation, workers' compensation, insurance), help maintain statutory registers and support adherence to delegated authorities
• Identify financial risks, support internal control testing and strengthen financial controls
• Handle operational finance including invoicing for at least one entity, accounts receivable and payable, and cashflow forecasting
• Provide financial modelling and scenario analysis, and mentor junior and graduate finance members

Required profile

• Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification
• Experience in statutory reporting, external audit and Australian tax compliance (income tax, BAS, IAS, FBT)
• Sound working knowledge of AASB standards and the Corporations Act
• Experience in a multi-entity environment, including intercompany transactions, is highly regarded
• Comfortable with hands-on operational finance alongside technical work

Required skills

• Strong financial modelling and analysis skills
• Ability to explain financial information to non-finance stakeholders
• Organised, detail-focused and proactive
• Experience with Total Synergy or similar project-based financial systems is an advantage

What we offer

• A friendly, supportive team within a close-knit office backed by a national practice
• Professional development, including formal training and continuous learning
• Hybrid working, with one day a week from home
• Regular team events and social activities

To apply, submit your resume and a short cover letter quoting SFIN2610; confidential enquiries can be made to the National People and Culture Business Partner.