Senior Accountant

About Whizdom

Whizdom is an award-winning, Australian-owned recruitment agency with offices in Canberra, Sydney, and Brisbane. Established in 2006, Whizdom specialises in placing skilled professionals in Technology, Cyber Security, Accounting, Finance, HR, Procurement, and Marketing roles across both government and private sectors. As a certified Level 3 DISP company, Whizdom is trusted to place security-cleared professionals and is a preferred supplier to many government panels and multinational enterprises.

Whizdom is renowned for its people-first approach, offering market insights, career management, and ongoing support to both contractors and permanent staff. The company maintains ISO 9001:2015 certification, reflecting its commitment to quality management and continuous improvement.

Whizdom values collaboration, flexibility, and family-friendly policies, ensuring staff and contractors are supported throughout their careers.

About the Role

As Senior Accountant, you will lead a small, experienced Finance Team and be responsible for the company’s financial statements, general ledger, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, budgeting, and tax compliance. You will oversee the Finance team’s workload, ensuring timely completion of tasks such as taxation reporting and end-of-financial-year activities. Key responsibilities include:

• Managing monthly payroll, leave accruals, superannuation, and salary sacrifice arrangements.
• Overseeing invoicing, payment processing, and bank payments.
• Handling all taxation matters (Payroll Tax, GST, Company Tax, BAS, IAS, PAYG, FBT, TPAR).
• Preparing end-of-month reconciliations, journals, and maintaining balance sheet and profit & loss statements.
• Producing management quarterly reports, budget reports, and annual financial reports.
• Advising on new business lines and supporting new verticals in Accounting and Finance.
• Ensuring business compliance with state, territory, and (occasionally) international requirements.
• Supporting business operations, including client timesheet, invoice, and travel procedures.
• Managing external audits and assigning tasks within the team.
• Monitoring shared admin account emails and maintaining confidentiality.
• Occasional travel within Canberra and interstate may be required.

The Successful Candidate

To excel in this role, you will need:

• Accountant certification (preferably CA or CPA).
• 5+ years’ accounting experience in a small/medium business environment.
• Strong understanding of finance processes and accounting software (MYOB and Astute payroll highly desirable).
• Candidates who have previous experience of working within the recruitment industry will have their applications prioritized.
• Advanced Excel spreadsheet skills and high attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage with staff and clients at all levels.
• Proven leadership skills, with experience mentoring junior staff.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, teamwork, and quality policies.
• Ability to work autonomously and maintain discipline in an unsupervised environment.
• Willingness to attend Whizdom meetings and industry events, and to undertake further training or certifications as required.
• Current driver’s licence and vehicle, with flexibility to meet clients and customers as needed.

Location:

Whizdom Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia (Hybrid)

What is on Offer?

Joining Whizdom Recruitment means becoming part of a respected, people-focused agency with a strong reputation in the Australian market. You will have the opportunity to lead a collaborative and experienced finance team, working alongside supportive management in a culture that values continuous improvement. The role offers exposure to a broad client base across both government and private sectors, as well as access to ongoing professional development, training, and industry certifications. Whizdom is committed to providing a flexible, family-friendly working environment, ensuring you can balance your career and personal life effectively.

In addition to competitive remuneration and a comprehensive benefits package, Whizdom offers same-day pay for approved timesheets (for contractors), structured onboarding, and access to LinkedIn Learning. You will also have the chance to participate in company and industry events, with a clear commitment to your long-term career growth. This is an excellent opportunity for those seeking to advance their career in a supportive and dynamic setting.