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31 results for Accountant in Melbourne, Victoria

Financial Controller
  • Melbourne CBD, Victoria
  • remote
  • Project
  • 90 - 100 AUD / Hourly
  • <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Company</span></strong></p><p>Join one of Melbourne's leading hospitals, renowned for its excellence in patient care, innovation, and community impact. With a strong focus on collaboration and continuous improvement, this organisation combines cutting-edge medical services with a supportive and inclusive culture. You'll be part of a forward-thinking large finance team that plays a critical role in supporting the hospital's strategic and operational priorities. This role will be a 9 month maternity leave cover contract.</p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Role</span></strong></p><p>Reporting directly to the CFO, this 9-month maternity leave cover offers an exciting opportunity to lead the financial control function of a complex, high-volume organisation. You'll be responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, leading a small team, and supporting executive decision-making through strong financial governance and insight.</p><p> </p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></span></p><ul><li>Oversee all aspects of financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls</li><li>Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end processes with accuracy and timeliness</li><li>Lead the hospital's full suite of financial operations, including general ledger governance, financial accounting, cash management, accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), private revenue, treasury, asset accounting, and financial systems.</li><li>Provide financial insights and recommendations to the CFO and leadership team</li><li>Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and audit requirements</li><li>Drive process improvements to enhance reporting efficiency and accuracy</li><li>Oversee large finance team</li><li>Mentor and develop finance team members, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Your Profile</span></strong></p><p>You're a CPA or CA-qualified finance leader with strong experience in financial control, ideally gained within a complex or high-volume organisation-experience in healthcare, government, or large not-for-profit settings will be highly regarded. You thrive in dynamic environments, possess exceptional stakeholder management</p><p>skills, and can balance technical accuracy with strategic thinking.</p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Apply Today</span></strong></p><p>Please send your resume by clicking on the apply button.</p><p><em>Reference Number: </em>06810-0013328354</p><p><em>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.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/ZGVlb24udGF5bG9yZGVhbi42NTA3OC4xMDY3NUByaGlhdXMuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2025-10-31T00:34:24Z
Financial Controller
  • Richmond, Victoria
  • remote
  • Permanent placement
  • 160000 - 180000 AUD / Yearly
  • <p>Are you an experienced finance professional ready to take on an impactful leadership role? We're searching for an experienced leader to take on a pivotal Financial Controller role and oversee financial accounting activities across multiple regions, drive compliance, ensure accurate reporting, and lead a high-performing team in an environment that values excellence and continuous improvement.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Why this role?</strong></p><p>A great opportunity to work in a global business with a high impact finance team. Your expertise will directly contribute to key financial outcomes, process optimisation, and strategic initiatives, while building a culture of collaboration and success within the finance accounting team.</p><p> </p><p><strong>What You'll Do:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Own and Deliver Financial Excellence:</strong> Take responsibility for delivering all financial accounting information across multiple regions while driving compliance with policies, controls, and governance.</li><li><strong>Lead Period-End Processes:</strong> Oversee the team to ensure successful management of general ledger close, balance sheet reviews, and group audits to meet corporate requirements.</li><li><strong>Drive Internal Controls and Governance:</strong> Ensure compliance with internal control frameworks and remediate gaps in collaboration with key stakeholders globally.</li><li><strong>Champion Process Improvement:</strong> Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, improve systems, and raise the accounting capability of the team.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What You'll Lead:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Team Leadership and Mentorship:</strong> Lead a high-performing finance team, provide coaching, and foster a culture of collaboration, ownership, and accountability.</li><li><strong>Business Partnering:</strong> Prepare and present financial plans, budgets, forecasts, and client-centric management reporting. Provide insight into cost drivers and support functional leaders with sound financial advice.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What We're Looking For:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Qualification:</strong> CPA or CA professional qualification with a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field.</li><li><strong>Experience:</strong> 10+ years of senior finance roles, including Finance Manager or Financial Controller responsibilities. Prior experience managing and developing accounting teams is essential - ideally leading large teams and providing coaching</li><li><strong>Skills:</strong> Strong knowledge of systems like SAP, HFM, Power BI, and advanced Excel skills. Effective communication, attention to detail, problem-solving, and analytical capabilities are key.</li><li><strong>Results-Driven:</strong> Ability to balance multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver optimal outcomes while challenging the status quo.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What's in it for You?<br /></strong><br /> Take on a pivotal role within a forward-thinking organization that values innovation, professional growth, and collaboration. You'll have the chance to influence processes, mentor a talented team, and contribute to an environment driven by excellence and improvement.</p><p>Ready to make your mark? Apply today to lead the future of financial services and contribute to strategic priorities!</p><p><em>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.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/U2Vhbi5HcmFubmVsbC45NDA3Ny4xMDY3NUByaGlhdXMuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2025-10-30T04:03:32Z
Payroll Officer | Carlton | $40ph | Temp
  • Carlton, Victoria
  • remote
  • Permanent placement
  • 40 - 40 AUD / Hourly
  • <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Company</span></strong></p><p>Robert Half is currently recruiting an exciting opportunity for a 6-week temporary Payroll Officer looking to join a well-recognised and growing business in Carlton.</p><p>This role will suit a Payroll officer who has high attention to detail, strong excel skills and experience with Employment Hero</p><p>The company has a strong work culture and 5-day onsite requirement.</p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Role</span></strong></p><p>Reporting to the Financial Accountant your duties will include:</p><p><strong>Project Support</strong></p><ul><li>End to end administration of payroll projects</li></ul><p><strong>Data collection and reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Gathering data from internal systems</li><li>Extract and consolidate data from multiple formats</li><li>Maintain systematic records</li><li>Liase with staff and stakeholders to resolve discrepancies or missing information</li><li>Verify and clean data to maintain consistency, accuracy, and integrity.</li><li>Maintain confidentiality and comply with data protection and privacy policies</li><li>Generate reports as required by the project team</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Your Profile</span></strong></p><p>To be successful you will have proven experience in a similar role, with a minimum of 3 years' experience in a Payroll position. The following attributes will also be highly advantageous:</p><ul><li>Excellent attention to detail</li><li>Strong Excel skills</li><li>Employment Hero</li><li>Work in a dynamic environment</li><li>Able to start immediately</li></ul><p>If you are immediately available and are looking for a role that will open up opportunities within a large and growing organisation, please apply now!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Apply Today</span></strong></p><p>Please send your resume by clicking on the apply button.</p><p> </p><p><em>Reference Number: </em><em>06810-0013319542 - CF</em></p><p><strong><em> </em></strong></p><p><strong>This is an on-site position.</strong></p><p><em>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.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y2hhcmxvdHRlLmZyZWVtYW4uNTY0MTIuMTA2NzVAcmhpYXVzLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2025-10-19T23:13:20Z
Global Finance Director | Founder-led Business | $250-270k +
  • Melbourne CBD, Victoria
  • remote
  • Permanent placement
  • 250000 - 270000 AUD / Yearly
  • <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>The Company</strong></span></p><p>This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the next chapter of one of Australia's fastest-growing personal care brands as it embarks on an ambitious global expansion. Born in Melbourne, our client is a modern personal care business has redefined the way consumers engage with everyday essentials - transforming an expanding range of personal care categories through bold design and sustainable values.</p><p>Their products now stocked in major national retailers and a strong following across digital and social channels; the brand has already established itself as a leader in Australia's consumer goods space. The next step of the journey includes continuing to further expand into the UK and US markets - building on strong local success to become a global lifestyle brand.</p><p> </p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>The Role</strong></span></p><p>Reporting directly to the CEO &amp; Founder, the Global Finance Director will lead the finance function through this next phase of international growth. You'll be a key strategic partner to the leadership team - shaping the company's financial direction, scaling systems and processes, and ensuring the business can expand efficiently and sustainably across multiple regions.</p><p>This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can operate both strategically and in the detail. You'll oversee the finance function globally, including a Finance Manager in Australia and an offshore accounting team in the Philippines, while also establishing new financial operations in the UK and US.</p><p> </p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></p><p><strong>Financial Leadership &amp; Strategy</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and implement global financial strategies to support rapid growth and international expansion.</li><li>Build and oversee robust reporting frameworks, consolidating regional performance into a global P&amp;L, balance sheet, and cash flow.</li><li>Manage cash flow, working capital, and financial risk across multiple markets.</li><li>Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning to drive profitable and sustainable growth.</li><li>Oversee all aspects of compliance, audit, and governance across international jurisdictions.</li></ul><p><strong>Commercial Business Partnering</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Product teams to drive profitability and support key strategic decisions.</li><li>Lead commercial analysis across promotional ROI, trade spend, and pricing strategy.</li><li>Support new product launches and market entry initiatives through commercial modelling and financial guidance.</li><li>Develop reporting frameworks and dashboards that give the business real-time visibility of performance and profitability.</li><li>Contribute to business development decisions, ensuring new opportunities align with financial and operational goals.</li></ul><p><strong>Systems, Processes &amp; Governance</strong></p><ul><li>Drive the implementation and optimisation of financial and inventory systems (currently Xero/Cin7) to ensure scalability for global operations.</li><li>Strengthen internal controls and establish consistent governance frameworks across all markets.</li><li>Partner with supply chain and logistics to ensure accurate stock reporting and effective working capital management.</li><li>Foster a culture of continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making.</li></ul><p><strong>Leadership &amp; Team Development</strong></p><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing finance team across multiple regions.</li><li>Act as a trusted co-pilot to the Founder and leadership team, providing clarity, challenge, and commercial insight.</li><li>Build a globally connected finance community that drives accountability and performance.</li><li>Support a values-driven culture that embraces agility, collaboration, and innovation.</li></ul><p> </p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Your Profile</strong></span></p><p>You're a dynamic finance leader with a passion for building things - teams, systems, and structures from the ground up. You thrive in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments and bring a mix of commercial acumen, technical depth, and creative problem-solving.</p><p><strong>You'll bring:</strong></p><ul><li>CA/CPA qualification (or equivalent).</li><li>Proven success in senior finance roles within FMCG, consumer goods, or retail.</li><li>Experience supporting international expansion, ideally including UK and/or US markets.</li><li>Hands-on experience implementing finance systems and scalable reporting frameworks.</li><li>Deep understanding of pricing, trade spend, and retailer relationships.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to balance strategic leadership with a willingness to be operationally involved.</li><li>Experience leading and developing high-performing, geographically dispersed teams.</li><li>A proactive, resilient mindset and a genuine passion for high-growth, purpose-driven brands.</li></ul><p> </p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>What's on Offer</strong></span></p><ul><li>Join a founder-led, design-driven brand with global ambitions.</li><li>A high-impact, visible leadership role reporting directly to the CEO.</li><li>The chance to help shape an iconic Australian consumer brand as it scales internationally.</li><li>Competitive executive package, with STI and long-term growth potential.</li></ul><p> </p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Apply Today</strong></span></p><p>Please send your resume by clicking on the apply button. Due to high volume of applicants, only candidates with suitable experience will be contacted for the role.</p><p> </p><p><strong><em>Reference Number: 06810-0013302617LH</em></strong></p><p><em>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.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/bGF1cmVuLmhheGJ5LjcwNzAyLjEwNjc1QHJoaWF1cy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
  • 2025-10-06T03:31:20Z
Senior Credit Officer
  • Canterbury, Victoria
  • remote
  • Project
  • 50 - 55 AUD / Hourly
  • <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Company</span></strong></p><p>Our client is a Non-Profit organisation in the aged care industry.</p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br />The Role</span></strong></p><p>Temporary opportunity - 3-4 months.</p><p> Working in a small finance team, you will work closely with the wider team, responsible for building strong relationships with customers and resolving queries.</p><p><strong>Key responsibilities include:</strong></p><ul><li>Collections calls and dealing with queries</li><li>Responsibility for building strong relationships with Customers, Family Members and Carers</li><li>Troubleshoot, resolve queries and support any required reconciliations</li><li>Reduce and minimise aged debt</li><li>Assist with process improvement activities, helping to promote best practise Accounts Receivable systems</li></ul><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br />Your Profile</span></strong></p><p>You will be a driven and upbeat person with strong credit experience. You will enjoy interacting with Customers, building relationships and solving problems! You will be a team player with a curious nature, always looking for ways to improve and create efficiencies.</p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br />What's on Offer</span></strong></p><ul><li>Work in a supportive and collaborative environment with an amazing team.</li><li>Convenient inner-East location with onsite parking</li><li>Circa $50/hour plus super</li></ul><p> </p><h2><em>Reference Number: </em>06830-0013297335</h2><p><strong><em> </em></strong></p><p>This is a hybrid</p><p><em>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.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y2Fyb2xpbmUuZ3V0aHJpZS4wMzMyNy4xMDY3NUByaGlhdXMuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2025-10-13T06:00:26Z
Commercial Manager
  • Sunshine, Victoria
  • remote
  • Permanent placement
  • 145000 - 155000 AUD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Commercial Manager - Distribution<br /></strong><strong>Location:</strong> Western Suburbs, Victoria<br /><strong>Salary:</strong> Circa $150k + super (negotiable depending on experience)<br /><strong>Reports to:</strong> General Manager / Managing Director<br /><strong>Team:</strong> Six direct reports (three commercial, three finance)</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>About the Role</strong><strong><br /> </strong>An exciting opportunity exists for a hands-on, commercially minded Commercial Manager to lead key functions across finance, procurement, and operations within a dynamic distribution environment. This role will focus on driving profitability, cost efficiency, and process improvement, while strengthening supplier relationships and enhancing systems and reporting capability.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead commercial, financial, and procurement activities to deliver business growth.</li><li>Oversee budgeting, forecasting, compliance, and financial reporting.</li><li>Manage supplier negotiations and implement cost-saving initiatives.</li><li>Drive process and systems improvement, including ERP optimisation (NetSuite).</li><li>Enhance inventory management and margin performance.</li><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a small, capable team.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum 8 years' experience in a senior commercial, finance, or operations role within distribution, FMCG, or wholesale.</li><li>Proven experience in procurement, financial management, and cost control.</li><li>Strong leadership and change management capability.</li><li>High EQ, collaborative working style, and continuous improvement mindset.</li><li>Experience with multi-supplier or consumables-based environments advantageous.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>The Environment</strong></p><ul><li>Full-time, onsite role based in Western Suburbs.</li><li>Business casual environment.</li><li>Fast-paced SME setting with strong leadership support and growth focus</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Apply Now</strong></p><p>If you are a commercially-minded finance professional with the drive to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Job Reference No: 06810-0013327496MG</strong></p><p><em>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.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/bWF0dC5nYXZpbi44MTEyOC4xMDY3NUByaGlhdXMuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2025-10-30T03:52:48Z
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