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Senior Financial Accountant - 12 months fixed termBapcor Limited · MOUNT WAVERLEY, au
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Senior Financial Accountant - 12 months fixed term

🗓️ Posted 2026-09-01 MOUNT WAVERLEY, au Full-time Hybrid Accounting
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market A$8,333–A$10,833/mo

About the Company

You may not have heard of Bapcor, but you will know our brands. Our businesses - including Burson, Autobarn, Midas, Truckline, BNT and JAS - are inside cars, on four-wheel drives and all over trucks. We are an ASX listed company whose business spans the end-to-end aftermarket supply chain covering trade, retail, networks and service. In joining our team, you'll be welcomed into a supportive business with more than 900 locations and 5,000 team members across Australia, New Zealand and Thailand. We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive environment where our people can thrive and do their best work. We're also passionate about our delivering for our customers, and living our values of: We do the right thing We are in it together We give a damn We get it done

About the Job

We are seeking an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to join our Trade Finance team on a 12-month parental leave contract. Reporting to the Finance Manager - Trade, you will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong financial controls and supporting commercial decision-making across one of Bapcor's largest and most important business segments. This position also provides leadership and development support to a Financial Accountant while partnering closely with stakeholders across Finance, Operations, Merchandise and Group functions.

Role & Responsibilities

  • ● Lead month-end accounting activities, including journal preparation, financial reporting and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • ● Review monthly financial performance for the Trade segment and stores P&Ls, investigate variances against Budget/Forecast and Prior Year and provide meaningful commentary and insights.
  • ● Coordinate half-year and year-end audit activities, including preparation of supporting documentation and management of auditor queries.
  • ● Ensure compliance with accounting standards, Group policies, financial controls and reporting requirements.
  • ● Drive improvements in financial processes, reporting quality, automation and control effectiveness.
  • ● Provide accounting advice, financial analysis and support to business stakeholders.
  • ● Lead, coach and develop a Financial Accountant, ensuring high-quality outputs and effective succession planning.

Requirements

Education

  • ● Degree qualification in Accounting, Commerce or a related discipline.

Certifications

  • ● CA or CPA qualification.

Experience

  • ● Minimum 5 years' experience in financial accounting, reporting and month-end processes.
  • ● Strong experience with balance sheet reconciliations, audit support and financial controls.
  • ● Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large ERP and reporting systems.
  • ● Experience working in a deadline-driven environment, consistently delivering accurate and timely financial outcomes.

Skills

  • ● Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management capabilities.
  • ● Experience reviewing or supervising the work of other finance team members.
  • ● A proactive mindset with a focus on accuracy, continuous improvement and delivering outcomes.

Benefits

  • ● Diverse career opportunities within the Bapcor Group
  • ● Discounts across Bapcor products and services, including our Retail and Trade brands
  • ● Industry leading policies to support your work/ life balance (gender neutral parental leave, purchase leave, volunteer leave etc)
  • ● Paid birthday leave
  • ● Wellbeing support
  • ● Novated leasing and more
Credential Requirements for Australia
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CPA Australia / CA ANZ Membership

CPA Australia / Chartered Accountants ANZ

Must have to work
Cost: AUD 600–1,200/year Timeline: 1–3 years

For public accounting/audit sign-off only — finance roles do not require it