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CFO - Chief Financial Officer

Canning Vale, Western Australia
remote
Permanent placement
180000 - 220000 AUD / Yearly
<h2>Chief Finance Officer</h2><h2>Executive finance leadership opportunity</h2>We are partnering with a well-established and growing organisation to appoint a Chief Financial Officer. This is a key executive leadership role for a commercially minded finance leader who can support strategy, improve performance, strengthen planning, and provide high-quality financial leadership across a complex business.Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and working closely with the executive team and Board, the Chief Financial Officer will play a central role in shaping financial strategy, supporting commercial decision-making, managing performance, and ensuring the business has the insight, discipline and governance required for sustainable growth.This opportunity will suit an experienced CFO or a senior finance leader ready to step into a broader executive role.<h2 id="the-role">The role</h2>The Chief Financial Officer will lead the finance function and act as a trusted adviser to the Chief Executive Officer, Board and leadership team. The role will be responsible for financial strategy, planning and analysis, reporting, cash flow, risk management, controls, systems improvement, and finance team leadership.The successful candidate will bring a strong blend of commercial judgement, financial rigour and leadership capability. You will be comfortable operating at both strategic and hands-on levels, helping guide business performance while also building the frameworks, reporting and processes needed to support future growth.<h2 id="key-responsibilities">Key responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Lead the financial strategy of the business and align financial plans with broader organisational objectives</li><li>Partner with the Chief Executive Officer and leadership team on business planning, performance and key decision-making</li><li>Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning and financial analysis</li><li>Provide clear insight into business performance, risks, opportunities and improvement priorities</li><li>Support commercial and operational decisions through robust financial analysis and modelling</li><li>Lead Board reporting and provide high-quality information to support governance and decision-making</li><li>Oversee funding, liquidity, financial controls, compliance and risk management</li><li>Improve reporting, systems and the quality of management information across the business</li><li>Develop and lead a capable, responsive and commercially focused finance team</li><li>Build strong working relationships across the organisation and with external stakeholders</li></ul><h2 id="about-you">About you</h2>We are interested in speaking with accomplished CFOs as well as high-performing Financial Controllers or Heads of Finance who are ready to step into their first Chief Financial Officer role.You will bring:<ul><li>A recognised accounting qualification such as CA, CPA or equivalent</li><li>Senior finance leadership experience in a complex business environment</li><li>Strong capability across financial planning, analysis, reporting and cash flow management</li><li>Sound commercial judgement and the ability to support strategic and operational decisions</li><li>Experience working with senior executives, Boards and external advisers</li><li>A track record of improving financial processes, reporting and controls</li><li>Strong leadership skills, with the ability to mentor teams and influence stakeholders across the business</li><li>A pragmatic, credible and collaborative style, with the confidence to challenge when needed</li></ul><h2 id="why-consider-this-opportunity">Why consider this opportunity?</h2>This is an outstanding opportunity to join an established organisation in a genuine executive leadership capacity. You will have the ability to influence strategy, improve business performance and help shape the next stage of growth.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: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cmljaGFyZC5zaW5kZW4uMDE5MzguMTA2NzVAcmhpYXVzLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-10-28T08:24:39Z

Senior Bookkeeper

Perth CBD, Western Australia
remote
Permanent placement
85000 - 95000 AUD / Yearly
Robert Half is proud to be partnering with a valued client to recruit an Assistant Accountant to support the finance function across two growing business units.This is a fantastic opportunity for an accounting professional looking for a broad, hands-on role with exposure to financial reporting, operational support, fixed assets, and process improvement. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will work closely with finance, sales and operational teams to help maintain accurate financial records and deliver meaningful financial insights to the business.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Support customer and supplier administration, including onboarding, invoicing, purchase orders, and invoice processing</li><li>Support general ledger maintenance, journals, reconciliations, and month-end reporting</li><li>Assist with BAS preparation and compliance reporting</li><li>Help prepare monthly management reports, variance analysis, and ad hoc financial reporting</li><li>Maintain fixed asset registers, depreciation schedules, and finance-related records</li><li>Provide financial support to sales and operations, including job costing, pricing, and margin analysis</li><li>Maintain data integrity in Xero and contribute to process and system improvements</li><li>Assist with audit requirements and broader finance administration as needed</li></ul>About You<ul><li>A Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance or Commerce</li><li>At least 2 years' experience in an accounting, assistant accountant or bookkeeping role</li><li>Team player who is happy to assist with more administrative and transactional finance tasks</li><li>Strong exposure to month-end reporting, reconciliations and general ledger maintenance</li><li>Sound knowledge of Australian GST and compliance requirements</li><li>Advanced Microsoft Excel skills</li></ul>Personal Attributes<ul><li>Detail-oriented, analytical and highly accurate</li><li>Organised and able to manage competing priorities</li><li>A strong communicator who can build relationships across finance, operations and sales</li><li>Commercially minded and proactive in identifying improvements</li><li>Professional, adaptable and calm under pressure</li><li>Comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative team</li></ul>How to apply:Interested in applying? We want to hear from you! Simply, send us your resume by clicking on the apply button below. Your application will be evaluated within 3 working days.Please note we will only get in touch with shortlisted applicants. For further enquiries, please contact Jessica Shanks at Robert Half's Perth branch via email (<a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>). Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity, and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of categories protected under local law.Learn more about our Perth recruitment services: https://www.roberthalf.com.au/recruitment-agency-perthBy 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: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmVzc2ljYS5TaGFua3MuNjcyODkuMTA2NzVAcmhpYXVzLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-10-01T09:00:31Z

Finance Analyst

Western Australia, Western Australia
remote
Permanent placement
140000 - 170000 AUD / Yearly
<h1 id="financial-accountant--finance-analyst">Financial Accountant / Finance Analyst</h1>Our client is seeking a detail-focused and commercially aware Financial Accountant / Finance Analyst to join their finance team. This is a broad role with a strong emphasis on financial accounting, statutory reporting, balance sheet control, audit support, and tax-related activity, while also partnering with operational leaders to improve financial understanding and performance.The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong financial controls, and supporting compliance across the business. Alongside the technical accounting responsibilities, the role will also provide meaningful support to branch and regional leadership through management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.<h2 id="key-responsibilities">Key Responsibilities</h2><h3 id="financial-accounting-statutory-reporting--tax">Financial Accounting, Statutory Reporting & Tax</h3><ul><li>Support the preparation of annual statutory accounts and ensure reporting is completed accurately and on time</li><li>Assist with tax-related processes and reporting requirements, working closely with internal teams and external advisors where required</li><li>Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, including IFRS and/or US GAAP</li><li>Support statutory, regulatory, and group reporting requirements</li><li>Assist with the preparation of year-end working papers and schedules for audit and annual accounts production</li><li>Partner with internal and external auditors to support audit delivery and timely resolution of queries</li><li>Help ensure compliance with financial policies, controls, and reporting requirements across the business</li></ul><h3 id="period-end-close--financial-control">Period-End Close & Financial Control</h3><ul><li>Lead or support month-end and year-end close processes</li><li>Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations to ensure balance sheet integrity</li><li>Monitor accruals, prepayments, and other key accounting entries for accuracy and completeness</li><li>Maintain and enhance internal controls across finance processes</li><li>Support improvements in financial governance, documentation, and control frameworks</li></ul><h3 id="management-accounting--reporting">Management Accounting & Reporting</h3><ul><li>Prepare monthly management accounts, including profit and loss and balance sheet reporting at branch and consolidated level</li><li>Perform variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior periods</li><li>Support annual budgeting and periodic reforecasting processes for selected branches</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and month-end rhythms in partnership with Operations</li><li>Coordinate monthly financial performance reviews with Branch Managers and regional leadership</li></ul><h3 id="business-partnering">Business Partnering</h3><ul><li>Build effective and trusted relationships with branch and regional managers</li><li>Support leaders in understanding financial performance, key cost drivers, and compliance responsibilities</li><li>Monitor branch spend, accrual accuracy, and cost trends</li><li>Provide clear financial insight to help improve operational and commercial performance</li><li>Act as a trusted finance contact for branches and leadership teams</li><li>Help raise finance awareness and capability across operational teams</li><li>Build strong working relationships across Operations, Finance, Contracts, Sales, Legal, and Procurement</li></ul><h3 id="process-improvement--systems">Process Improvement & Systems</h3><ul><li>Identify and implement improvements in finance and business processes</li><li>Improve automation, documentation, and the efficiency of finance workflows</li><li>Support continuous improvement in reporting quality, financial control, and process consistency</li></ul><h2 id="about-you">About You</h2>We are looking for a finance professional with strong technical accounting capability, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.You will likely have:<ul><li>Experience in financial accounting, management accounting, and month-end close</li><li>Good knowledge of statutory reporting, audit support, and financial controls</li><li>Exposure to tax processes, compliance, or tax reporting support</li><li>Experience preparing balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and journals</li><li>Understanding of accounting standards such as IFRS, AASB</li><li>Strong analytical skills and the ability to explain financial information clearly</li><li>Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting</li><li>A proactive approach to improving processes and controls</li><li>Strong Excel skills and experience using finance systems</li></ul><h2 id="why-join-us">Why Join Or Client ?</h2>This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical financial accounting responsibilities with commercial exposure and stakeholder interaction. You will join a collaborative finance team in a role that offers breadth, visibility, and the chance to make a real impact on financial control, compliance, and business performance.To apply, please submit your CV today.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: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cmljaGFyZC5zaW5kZW4uNTI3NzAuMTA2NzVAcmhpYXVzLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-10-22T07:58:45Z

Senior Financial Accountant

Eastern Suburbs Perth, Western Australia
remote
Permanent placement
120000 - 135000 AUD / Yearly
<h2 id="senior-financial-accountant" style="display: inline !important;">Senior Financial Accountant</h2>A growing multi-entity organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to join its finance team in a key leadership role.This position is responsible for ensuring financial records, month-end close, and statutory reporting are accurate, compliant, and delivered on time. The role also takes ownership of board reporting, balance sheet governance, audit, year-end processes, tax compliance, and oversight of the transactional finance function.<h3 id="key-responsibilities">Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Lead the month-end close process, including timetables, journals, consolidation, review, and sign-off</li><li>Finalise board reporting packs and prepare clear, concise commentary on financial results</li><li>Oversee balance sheet governance, including reconciliations, intercompany accounts, clearing accounts, and suspense accounts</li><li>Maintain fixed asset, prepayment, lease, and provision accounting in line with relevant accounting standards</li><li>Coordinate year-end reporting, statutory accounts, external audit, and tax compliance activities including BAS, IAS, and FBT</li><li>Provide oversight and leadership to the transactional finance team across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payment processes</li><li>Monitor internal controls, segregation of duties, and financial process effectiveness</li><li>Oversee expense card governance, including reconciliations, coding, policy compliance, spending limits, and tax implications</li><li>Support continuous improvement across financial systems, controls, and reporting processes</li></ul><h3 id="about-you">About You</h3>You are a technically strong and hands-on finance professional with solid experience in financial accounting within a complex or multi-entity environment. You bring strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage deadlines while maintaining accuracy and compliance.<h3 id="skills-and-experience">Skills and Experience</h3><ul><li>Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline</li><li>CA or CPA qualification</li><li>Proven financial accounting experience, ideally gained post qualification</li><li>Previous experience supervising or leading finance staff</li><li>Strong knowledge of Australian accounting standards, including lease accounting</li><li>Demonstrated experience in month-end close, reconciliations, consolidations, intercompany accounting, audit preparation, and statutory compliance</li><li>Experience preparing BAS, IAS, and managing FBT requirements</li><li>Advanced Excel capability, including lookups, pivot tables, and reconciliation workpapers</li><li>Experience working with ERP systems, reporting tools, and finance platforms</li><li>Strong written communication skills with the ability to provide meaningful financial commentary</li></ul><h3 id="desirable">Desirable</h3><ul><li>Experience in a group or multi-entity structure</li><li>Experience in a regulated or service-based environment</li><li>Familiarity with AP automation and corporate expense card platforms</li></ul><h3 id="whats-on-offer">What's on Offer</h3><ul><li>Broad senior accounting role with technical and leadership responsibility</li><li>Opportunity to lead key reporting, compliance, and control activities</li><li>Collaborative team environment</li><li>Chance to contribute to process improvement and finance best practice</li></ul>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: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cmljaGFyZC5zaW5kZW4uNDM2NzEuMTA2NzVAcmhpYXVzLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-10-20T06:10:37Z

Assistant Accountant

Canning Vale, Western Australia
remote
Contract/Temporary
45.00 - 50.00 AUD / Hourly
Robert Half is currently partnering with a well-established business based in Canning Vale to recruit an Assistant Accountant for a 6-12 month temporary assignment.This is a hands-on role offering a mix of Accounts Receivable, reconciliations and month-end accounting responsibilities. We're looking for someone with a strong transactional finance background who is confident working across the broader accounting function.The RoleReporting to the Finance Manager, your responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Managing the day-to-day Accounts Receivable function, including customer enquiries, payment allocations and debt collection</li><li>Completing daily bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records</li><li>Processing customer payments and maintaining customer accounts</li><li>Performing regular reconciliations between the general ledger and AR aged balances</li><li>Preparing monthly customer statements and managing intercompany transactions</li><li>Assisting with month-end close, including journal entries, accruals and provisions</li><li>Supporting depreciation adjustments and general ledger cost allocations</li><li>Investigating invoice discrepancies and liaising with internal teams to resolve queries</li><li>Assisting with ongoing process improvements and general finance support as required</li></ul> About You<ul><li>Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant, Finance Officer or similar role</li><li>Strong Accounts Receivable experience, including collections and reconciliations</li><li>Experience assisting with month-end processes and general ledger journals</li><li>A sound understanding of accounting principles</li><li>Intermediate to advanced Excel skills</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills</li><li>A proactive attitude and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team</li><li>Availability to commence at short notice</li></ul> What's on Offer?<ul><li>6-12 month temporary assignment</li><li>Convenient Canning Vale location</li><li>Varied role combining Accounts Receivable and Assistant Accountant responsibilities</li><li>Opportunity to work within an established finance team</li><li>Competitive hourly rate based on experience</li></ul> Apply Today!If you're an experienced Assistant Accountant or Finance Officer with strong Accounts Receivable skills and a solid understanding of month-end accounting processes, we'd love to hear from you.**Please note applications will be assessed on an ongoing basis until this role is filled** 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: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy</a>. 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/QW1iZXIuTmlja3Nvbi44MDIyMC4xMDY3NUByaGlhdXMuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-10-09T00:58:43Z

Accounts Payable Manager

Kenwick, Western Australia
remote
Permanent placement
110000 - 130000 AUD / Yearly
Robert Half is partnering with a growing, multi-entity business to recruit an experienced Accounts Payable Manager for a pivotal leadership role within finance.This is a great opportunity for a hands-on AP leader who enjoys working in the detail while also driving structure, process improvement and team capability. This role will take ownership of the accounts payable function across multiple divisions and play a key role in strengthening controls, improving workflows and supporting business-wide centralisation initiatives.The OpportunityThis is more than a traditional AP management role. You will lead a sizeable team across onshore and offshore operations while helping shape a more structured, scalable and strategically aligned AP function.This newly created position is a great opportunity for a leader to focus on process ownership, controls, performance and continuous improvement.You will oversee a high-volume AP environment across multiple entities, with further plans to centralise additional businesses onto the same ERP platform.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Own the end-to-end accounts payable function across multiple divisions</li><li>Lead and develop a blended team of onshore and offshore AP staff</li><li>Create greater structure, consistency and accountability across AP processes</li><li>Strengthen payment controls, approval workflows and supplier master data governance</li><li>Personally troubleshoot complex invoice, supplier payment and system issues</li><li>Support payment runs, reconciliations and month-end activities as required</li><li>Drive process improvement initiatives, focusing on root cause resolution rather than short-term fixes</li><li>Help centralise AP processes across newly integrated and future business units</li><li>Manage creditor days and support working capital outcomes</li><li>Partner with finance, operations, procurement and leadership to improve discipline and performance across the purchase-to-pay cycle</li><li>Contribute to ERP and automation-related improvement initiatives</li></ul> What We're Looking ForWe are seeking an experienced AP professional who brings a strong blend of technical capability, leadership and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate will offer:<ul><li>Proven experience leading an accounts payable function in a high-volume, multi-entity environment</li><li>A hands-on approach, with the ability to roll up your sleeves and solve problems directly</li><li>Strong process improvement capability and the ability to introduce structure in a growing environment</li><li>A leadership style that empowers, develops and lifts team capability</li><li>Confidence managing stakeholder expectations and maintaining control integrity</li><li>Strong reconciliation, troubleshooting and systems skills</li><li>Experience managing or partnering with offshore teams will be advantageous</li></ul>Key Success ProfileThe organisation is particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate strength in:<ol><li>Problem solving - someone who can work through why payments are delayed or failing, and fix the underlying issue</li><li>Leadership and culture - a manager who can support, guide and empower the team</li><li>Process improvement - someone who can bring more structure, consistency and scalability to the AP function</li></ol>Working Environment<ul><li>Relocation to a new exciting purpose-built site </li><li>On-site parking available</li><li>1 day work from home</li><li>Full-time hours across a flexible span between 7:00am and 5:00pm</li></ul>Why Apply?This is an opportunity to step into a business-critical leadership role where you can genuinely make an impact. You'll join an organisation in a period of growth and centralisation, with the support of an engaged CFO and the chance to shape a stronger, more effective AP function for the future.If you are a practical, solutions-focused AP leader who enjoys balancing operational delivery with improvement and team leadership, we'd love to hear from you.Apply now or contact Robert Half for a confidential discussion. 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: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmVzc2ljYS5TaGFua3MuNjIzMjIuMTA2NzVAcmhpYXVzLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-10-15T02:26:54Z

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