Are you a detail-oriented Financial Accountant who enjoys owning the numbers and driving continuous improvement? GemLife is one of Australia's fastest-growing developers, owners and operators of luxury over‑50s lifestyle resorts. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a motivated Financial Accountant to join our Head Office Finance team. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial reporting while supporting the business with valuable financial insights and maintaining compliance with statutory obligations.

What You'll Be Doing

- Owning the month‑end reporting process, including journals, accruals and prepayments.
- Preparing Special Purpose and General Purpose Financial Statements.
- Ensuring compliance with GST, PAYG, FBT, Payroll Tax and other statutory reporting requirements.
- Performing monthly balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis.
- Managing the Fixed Asset Register and depreciation.
- Assisting with tax compliance and supporting external audits.
- Working closely with internal stakeholders to deliver accurate financial reporting and commercial insights.
- Identifying opportunities to improve financial systems, processes and controls.

What You Bring

- CA or CPA qualification.
- Ideally trained within a Big 4 or mid‑tier accounting firm.
- At least two years' post‑qualification experience in a Financial Accountant role.




- Strong technical accounting knowledge and financial reporting experience.
- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience with Technology One (highly regarded).
- Strong experience with FBT.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong stakeholder relationships.
- A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.

Why Join GemLife

At GemLife, you'll be part of a high‑performing team in a business experiencing significant growth across Australia. We offer:

- Competitive salary
- Real career growth and learning opportunities
- A role and company with purpose and a heart
- Being a crucial part of a team that values your feedback, contributions, and supports your growth and development
- Permanent full‑time role with flexible start/finish times
- A company experiencing massive growth and career opportunities for the team
- Flare Retail discounts, Fitness Passport subsidised, and corporate uniform allowance
- Working at a certified Outstanding Place to Work®

Ready to Join Us?

Apply now with your cover letter, plus your resume, telling us a little about you and your motivation for applying. Bring your skills to a team that values excellence and good culture.

Please note: This role is only open to applicants with full Australian working rights. We are not able to consider overseas or temporary visa holders at this time.

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📌 Financial Accountant (City of Gold Coast)
🏢 GemLife
📍 City of Gold Coast