Group Accountant | Northern Tasmania
Permanent Full-Time | Up to $150,000 base + super | Relocation support available
A well-known, privately owned heavy industry group based in North Tasmania is looking for a Group Accountant to take full ownership of the end-to-end finance function across a portfolio of group entities. Reporting directly to the CFO and working alongside senior leadership across a significant global business.
Job brief
This is a senior finance role with direct exposure to the CFO and executive leadership of a globally recognised heavy industry group. The successful candidate will take full ownership of the end-to-end finance function across a portfolio of corporate and investment entities, operating at the centre of a complex, diversified business with a significant Asia-Pacific footprint.
The role demands three things: delivering accurate and reliable group reporting across 6 to 10 entities; driving financial planning, forecasting and performance insight that informs decisions at the highest level of the business; and strengthening the controls, tax compliance and audit readiness of a group that continues to grow and diversify.
About our client
Our client is a large and diversified privately owned group headquartered in North-West Tasmania, with a broad portfolio spanning operating businesses, investments, equity portfolios, manufacturing and other commercial activities. With significant scale and a global footprint,



the business offers exposure to a complex group structure, senior stakeholders, and a wide range of corporate and investment entities.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step into a broad role with genuine ownership, visibility and long-term stability.
Requirements
CA or CPA qualification preferred
Minimum 5 years of accounting experience
Experience preparing statutory financial statements end to end — not just supporting someone else's process
Solid understanding of Australian Accounting Standards and tax compliance obligations
Experience managing audit requirements, supporting schedules and reconciliations
Previous exposure to complex group structures or multiple entities
Hands-on, inquisitive and comfortable owning problems through to resolution
Comfortable working with manual reporting processes and Excel-based management reports
Experience with MYOB Acumatica, Acuri or Tax Automate will be well regarded
Genuine commitment to being based in Burnie or relocating to North-West Tasmania
What's on offer
Permanent full-time opportunity with a large, diversified private group
Direct exposure to the CFO and senior executives across the group
Broad ownership across a portfolio of corporate and investment entities
Salary up to $150,000 base plus superannuation, depending on experience
Relocation support available for the right candidate
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