" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eSenior Financial Accountant\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14284\"\u003e Finance \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14285\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14286\"\u003e Sydney \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 29/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u0026#128640; Launch your career: work in a high performance environment\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u0026#129297; Build Your Future: Competitive salary \u0026amp; benefits package on offer\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u0026#127881;Greatest Place to Work: Award winning mindset \u0026amp; culture\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e At Peninsula, we\u0026rsquo;re proud to be a\u0026nbsp;Great Place to Work\u0026nbsp;certified company \u0026ndash; our people stay because they are rewarded, valued and trusted to make an impact. Backed by one of the world\u0027s largest\u0026nbsp;privately-owned\u0026nbsp;business services groups, we\u0027re a market leader in HR, Employment Relations and Health \u0026amp; Safety advisory.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e We are looking for an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to join our Australian team, reporting to the Financial Controller. This role is responsible for leading the Australian month-end process, ensuring tax compliance and supporting the FC with process improvement initiatives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The position also plays a key role in maintaining strong internal controls across accounting functions, including: GST, Accounts Payable, employee expenses and corporate credit cards.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you\u0027ll be doing:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e- Leading all month end processes for Australia.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e- Assist the FC with tax management strategies (Across UK \u0026amp; AU)\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;including: FBT, GST, PAYG and WHT as well as CBC reporting.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e- Ensure all balance sheet reconciliations are standardised across all\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;entities and signed off monthly.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e- Keep track of monthly key accounts movement and provide\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;commentary.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e- Assist with reviewing AP \u0026amp; AR activities.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e- Coach and develop the junior accountants.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e- Assist with the completion of all statutory requirements such as\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;internal \u0026amp; external audits, and worker comp lodgements\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat you\u0026rsquo;ll bring:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e- Ideally CPA qualified with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a mid to large sized organisation, handling technical accounting and tax reporting.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e- Commercial acumen, influencing skills and the confidence to challenge the status quo.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e- A process improvement mindset and a delivery focus\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e- Experience in a fast paced or similar high-volume environment\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e- Stellar analytical and problem-solving skills \u0026ndash; think outside the box (but stay accurate!).\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e- Willingness to utilize and explore AI to help streamline the existing\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;processes.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e- Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership abilities \u0026ndash;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;you\u0027ll be inspiring the team!\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy Peninsula?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome of our perks include:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnhanced Leave\u003c/strong\u003e: Start with up to\u0026nbsp;25 days\u0026nbsp;leave in your first year and earn more as your career grows\u0026mdash;up to\u0026nbsp;31 days\u0026nbsp;after 5 years!\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfit Sharing\u003c/strong\u003e: Share in the success of the business with an\u0026nbsp;annual bonus.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuper Service \u0026amp; MVP Awards\u003c/strong\u003e: Earn\u0026nbsp;$1000\u0026nbsp;and enjoy a day off as a reward for demonstrating our values.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCareer Pathways\u003c/strong\u003e: Take your career further with a structured development path and opportunities to grow into management, training and beyond!\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEducation Assistance Program\u003c/strong\u003e: We support your professional development with ongoing education assistance.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBright Exchange\u003c/strong\u003e: Access exclusive discounts on hundreds of products and services.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHealth \u0026amp; Wellness:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eEnjoy a $250 voucher, gym discounts, and more!\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSocial Club:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eEnjoy monthly events to stay connected and have some fun along the way!\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIf this sounds like you, we\u0027d love to hear from you! Simply click the Apply button and submit your updated CV.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAt Peninsula,\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ewe care\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;about creating an inclusive workplace and celebrate diversity. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.\u003c/em\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"4482297\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "