Senior Accountant

About us

Bremick is a leading Australian manufacturer and distributor of fastening solutions, providing innovative, high-quality products to industries nationwide. With a long-standing reputation for excellence, the company continues to enhance its technology, systems, and business processes to improve efficiency and support future growth.

About the role

As a Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for overseeing the financial accounting and reporting functions of Bremick's operations and providing accurate, timely and commercially relevant financial information to management.

Key responsibilities

• Take full financial responsibility for the division, overseeing the P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and overall operational financial performance

• Lead end-to-end month-end and year-end processes, including revenue recognition, inventory accounting, journals, reconciliations and management reporting.

• Prepare monthly management reports and perform variance analysis across revenue, margins, operating expenses and working capital.

• Assist in formulating budgetary and accounting policies and lead budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and commercial analysis to support operational decision-making.

• Partner with operations and supply chain leadership to drive margin improvement, inventory control, cost optimisation and cash flow performance.

• Manage working capital across inventory, accounts receivable and accounts payable within the manufacturing and distribution environment.

• Prepare financial statements for presentation to management, directors, shareholders and relevant governing and statutory bodies.

• Examine operating costs, income and expenditure, and conduct financial investigations and analysis relating to business performance, acquisitions, business sales, mergers, capital financing, taxation and other commercial matters.

• Provide financial and taxation advice on business structures, plans and operations, including assessing cash flow and financial risks associated with capital investment projects.

• Provide assurance over the accuracy and integrity of financial information and ensure financial reporting complies with applicable accounting standards and statutory requirements.

• Maintain effective internal control systems and accounting processes, including balance sheet integrity and financial risk controls.

• Coordinate statutory reporting, taxation compliance and audit processes, including preparation of taxation returns and liaison with external accountants, auditors and advisers.

• Liaise with financial institutions and brokers to establish and maintain appropriate funds management arrangements.

• Introduce, maintain and improve accounting systems and advise on the selection and application of computer-based accounting systems.

• Support strategic initiatives, systems improvements and operational efficiency projects by providing financial insights and recommendations to management.

About you

• CA or CPA qualified, with strong technical accounting knowledge and a sound understanding of financial reporting and accounting principles

• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant professional accounting experience, preferably gained within manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, distribution or a similar operational environment

• Demonstrated experience in month-end and year-end accounting processes, financial reporting, reconciliations and maintaining balance sheet integrity

• Strong commercial acumen with experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis and operational decision-making

• Strong understanding of internal controls, taxation, statutory compliance and audit processes

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial information and provide practical recommendations to management

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with operations, supply chain, management and external advisers

• Comfortable working in a hands-on role with responsibility for the financial management and performance of a business division

Ready to Apply?

Join Bremick and become part of a collaborative finance team supporting the financial performance and continued growth of our operations. If you are passionate about accounting, financial reporting, commercial analysis and driving continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
(No recruitment agencies, please)