Job no:******
Work type:Full time
Location:VIC - Metro
Categories:Finance
Are you a CA/CPA qualified (or studying) accountant with 3+ years of experience looking for a broad, high-impact role with exposure to senior leaders in one of Australia's largest and most diverse private family businesses?
Spotlight Group Holdings (SGH), a$3bn+ privately held Australian parent company, is seeking a highly motivated and detail-orientedFinancial Accountantto join our dynamic Finance team.
This is an exceptional opportunity to drive financial excellence and contribute to the strategic growth of a multi-faceted organisation with significant domestic and international operations.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a crucial role in driving financial excellence across our investment and trading entities.
This is an exceptional chance for a motivated accountant to own complex portfolios, sharpen their strategic analysis skills, and fast-track their professional growth.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting:Lead end-to-end monthly and quarterly management reporting across various investment trading entities.
Trust & Investment Accounting:Manage complex accounting processes tailored to trust formats and investment structures, including journals, accruals, and monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
Tax & Statutory Compliance:Prepare and assist with BAS, FBT, Income Tax reconciliations, statutory reporting, and annual audit processes.
Cash & Variance Management:Review bank/investment reconciliations, execute cash flow tracking/forecasting, and deliver insightful variance analysis.
Stakeholder Engagement:Partner with internal teams and senior leadership to provide high-quality ad-hoc reporting and financial analysis.
What You'll Bring
We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented professional who wants to understand the "why" behind the numbers.




Experience:2-5 years of accounting experience.
A background in Business Services (Public Practice) or an investment/family office environment is highly advantageous.
Technical Domain:Strong hands-on experience withmonth-end reportingandstatutory tax obligations.
Familiarity withtrust structuresis preferred.
Systems & Tools:High proficiency inXeroand advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Qualifications:CA/CPA qualified, or actively studying towards it.
Soft Skills:Exceptional communication skills, a natural curiosity to learn, and the absolute discretion required to handle high-net-worth confidential data.
Why Join SGH?
We offer a culture that rewardsinitiative and creativityand provides a clear pathway for professional growth along with:
Exceptional Exposure:Direct exposure tokey senior stakeholdersand career opportunities across one of Australia's largest and continuously growing private businesses.
Career Development:A broad, challenging role with structured career progression,personal development, and mentoring.
Flexibility:Benefit from ourhybrid working model.
Great Perks:Enjoydiscounts across all brands(Spotlight, Anaconda, Harris Scarfe), EAP access, Gym Membership Discounts, and more.
Culture:Join a supportive and inclusive culture where your contributions matter.
Who We Are
Spotlight Group Holdings (SGH) is a leading Australian privately-owned and operated family business.
We control, operate, and invest in a diverse set of businesses and assets, structured across three core pillars:
Spotlight Retail Group (SRG):Home to iconic, market-leading retail brands likeSpotlight,Anaconda, andHarris Scarfe.
Spotlight Property Group (SPG):Managing a significant portfolio of property assets.
Spotlight Group Investments (SGI):Overseeing investments and other direct assets.
Join us and be part of a company that is passionate about driving business growth and delivering exceptional value.
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