Senior Accountant

Hays · Toowoomba & South Eastern QLD · Full time
Posted 5d ago

Senior Accountant

Hays
~$110k - $130k(Estimated)
$110,000 - $130,000 + super
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Immediate start for a Senior Accountant role in a dynamic industry
  • Focus on financial reporting, compliance, and treasury activities
  • Opportunity for exposure to senior management and process improvement

Immediate start Accountant opportunity within a dynamic industry offering $110k-$130k + super

Your new company
An established and successful organisation operating within the commodities and agribusiness sector is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join their finance team on a long-term fixed-term basis through to Mid-2028. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accountant looking to join a commercially focused business with exposure across financial reporting, compliance, treasury and continuous improvement.

Your new role
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting across the business. This is a hands-on position requiring strong technical accounting capability, attention to detail and the confidence to work autonomously.
Your responsibilities will include:

  • Preparation and analysis of financial records and month-end reporting
  • Reconciliation of financial systems and investigation and resolution of discrepancies
  • Preparation of statutory financial information and supporting workpapers
  • Supporting General Purpose Financial Statements in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards
  • Managing compliance reporting including BAS, FBT and other regulatory requirements
  • Supporting FX exposure management and treasury-related activities
  • Maintaining and improving finance, compliance and regulatory procedures
  • Contributing to continuous improvement of accounting systems and processes
  • Supporting system implementations and regional finance initiatives
  • Assisting with ad hoc finance projects and broader operational finance requirements

The position provides exposure to senior management and a trading environment, with a strong blend of technical accounting and commercial finance responsibilities.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be an experienced Accountant who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment and managing competing deadlines.
You will ideally bring:

  • CA or CPA qualification (ideal but not essential)
  • 2+ years' of commercial accounting experience
  • Strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and financial reporting
  • Good understanding of Australian taxation requirements
  • Strong reconciliation, analytical and problem-solving capability
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships across the business
  • The ability to work independently with minimal supervision

What you'll get in return

  • $110,000 - $130,000 + super
  • Immediate start
  • Supportive team in Toowoomba and great office culture
  • Fixed-term opportunity through to Mid-2028
  • Broad exposure across financial reporting, compliance, treasury and systems
  • Opportunity to work closely with senior management and a commercial trading environment
  • A hands-on role where you can make a genuine contribution to finance process improvement

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to amy.mccusker@hays.com.au or call Amy McCusker at HAYS Senior Finance on 0732433078.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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Skills

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Attention to detailAustralian accounting standardsAustralian taxation requirementsAutonomous workingFinancial analysisFinancial reportingFinancial systemsMicrosoft excelProblem solvingReconciliationRegulatory complianceTeamworkTreasury management

Perks & benefits

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Broad exposure across financial functionsOpportunity for process improvementSupportive team environment