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