Senior Financial Accountant

About the role

Randstad is recruiting, on behalf of a client, a Senior Financial Accountant for a highly successful manufacturing organisation. The role reports directly to the Financial Controller and takes ownership of the general ledger and financial reporting. The client operates in a fast-paced, complex commercial environment with a strong focus on continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Drive the full month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across a complex corporate structure.
• Own the trial balance, balance sheet reconciliations and the posting of monthly journals.
• Work with operational and commercial stakeholders to oversee inventory and cost accounting in a high-volume manufacturing setting.
• Act as the primary financial contact for external auditors, managing year-end reporting and statutory compliance.
• Identify efficiency gains, strengthen financial controls and implement streamlined solutions.

Required profile

• CA or CPA qualification.
• 5 years of relevant financial accounting experience in a manufacturing or similar complex commercial environment.
• Strong AASB/IFRS knowledge.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and strict reporting deadlines.
• Commercial mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel skills.
• SAP or Microsoft Dynamics experience is highly advantageous.

What we offer

• The chance to influence the direction of a modernising finance function.
• A collaborative team that encourages growth and innovation.
• South East location with on-site parking and hybrid working arrangements.