The Company Robert Half is delighted to be exclusively partnering with one of Melbourne's most prestigious and well-respected employers to recruit a Senior Financial Accountant for a key contract role. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced finance professional looking to make an impact during a critical period - with the possibility of extending beyond the initial 3-month contract. Our client prides themselves on their inclusive and collaborative work culture, offering a genuine focus on employee well-being and work-life balance. You'll be joining a high-performing finance team in an organisation that values excellence, integrity, and people-first leadership. The Role Reporting to senior finance leadership, you'll play a vital role in delivering accurate and timely financials during audit season. Key responsibilities include: Preparing financial statements in accordance with relevant standards End-to-end P&L and balance sheet preparation Journal entries and month-end reporting Maintaining the fixed asset register Liaising with external auditors to support a smooth audit process Your Profile We're looking for a technically strong and detail-oriented accountant with a collaborative mindset and the ability to hit the ground running. You'll bring: CA/CPA qualification (or equivalent) 3 years' experience in a similar role Strong understanding of accounting standards and financial reporting Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Intermediate to advanced Excel skills Experience with ERP systems Apply Today Please send your resume by clicking on the apply button. Learn more about our Melbourne recruitment services: http://www.roberthalf.com.au/recruitment-agency-melbourne Job Reference No: 06810-0013274668 By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy . Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.