Senior Accountant

The Opportunity

We are partnering with an established Australian mining and resources business with a growing operational footprint and a diverse portfolio of projects across Australia. They are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Accountant to take ownership of its financial accounting and management reporting functions.

Working closely with the CFO, this is a hands-on opportunity for a CA- or CPA-qualified accountant who is comfortable operating autonomously within a small finance team.

The business has an active exploration portfolio across Australia, offering exposure to project accounting, exploration expenditure and the broader financial operations of an ASX-listed environment.

This role will suit someone who enjoys being close to the detail, takes pride in producing accurate work and can confidently manage competing priorities without needing to be micromanaged.

The Role

You will be responsible for managing the day-to-day financial accounting and reporting functions, ensuring accurate and timely financial information is available to support business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals and prepayments.
• Manage annual budgets, rolling cash flow forecasts and monthly variance reporting.
• Oversee BAS, GST, PAYG, FBT and other taxation compliance requirements.
• Manage exploration expenditure accounting, including drilling and contractor cost reconciliations.
• Assist with Appendix 5B reporting, statutory accounts and external audit requirements.
• Manage and improve financial systems and processes across Xero, Dext and ApprovalMax.
• Support the CFO with financial reporting, analysis and broader commercial requirements.

About You

We're looking for a technically strong accountant who is proactive, organised and comfortable taking ownership of their responsibilities.

You'll Ideally Bring

• CA or CPA qualification.
• Proven experience managing financial accounting and management reporting functions.
• Experience within an ASX-listed mining, resources or exploration business will be highly regarded.
• Strong knowledge of month-end processes, reconciliations and statutory reporting.
• Understanding of exploration expenditure and project cost accounting.
• Experience with Xero, Dext and ApprovalMax would be advantageous.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently, manage deadlines and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Above all, you'll be someone who is reliable, responsive and takes accountability for delivering quality work.

What's on Offer

• $130,000–$145,000 + super, depending on experience.
• Potential performance-based bonus.
• Flexible working arrangements, with an office-based role and some WFH options.
• Direct working relationship with the CFO.
• A varied, hands-on position within a lean finance function.
• The opportunity to make a genuine contribution to the financial operations of a growing resources business.

If you're a CA or CPA-qualified accountant looking for a role where you can take ownership, work autonomously and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Unfortunately, MPI are only able to consider people with appropriate and relevant experience who are either Australian Permanent Residents or have the necessary permits to work in Australia, and who are currently in Australia.