Wickhams Group
Wickhams Group are a dynamic and growing business in the Transport, agriculture, property and manufacturing sectors.

Agriculture - Wickham Farms, we're not just farmers; we're innovators in the world of hard vegetables. With over four generations of farming excellence, we understand the importance of quality and reliability in your supply chain.

Transport - Wickham Freight lines, we’re driven by purpose and passion, delivering safe, reliable transport solutions that keep your business moving. Our core values define who we are: we put safety first, work smarter, achieve success together, and take pride in every journey.

Our Benefits and Culture:

- Get access to our free employee assistance program that includes assistance with your health, finances, nutrition and legal advice for both you and your family.
- We are a family owned business and understand that work-life balance can be different for everyone.
- We will enable you to be at your best so you can reach your career dreams and goals.
- Enjoy career fulfilment at Wickham Freight Lines with 25% of our employees that have a tenure of 10 years or more.
- Enjoy a vast number of discounts with our employee perks scheme.

Group Accountant | Pathway to Financial Controller
This role is a superb opportunity to showcase and enhance your financial and management skills in the Transport and Agricultural industries. This position will be based in both Warwick and Killarney QLD.
If you were looking for a tree change then this is the opportunity for you. The country town of Warwick, the spectacular mountain vistas and waterfalls of Killarney creates the perfect tree change for anyone.

The Role:
Are you a technically strong accountant looking to take the next step in your career? Join our growing Group and play a key role in driving financial control, reporting accuracy,



and continuous improvement while developing toward a future Financial Controller position.
Reporting to the GM Finance, you will lead month-end processes, oversee reconciliations, fixed assets, project and hire-purchase accounting, and coordinate statutory and tax reporting across the Group. You will also support and mentor Finance team members while helping strengthen systems, processes, and controls.

What you'll be doing:

- Coordinating Group month-end close and financial control activities
- Managing balance sheet reconciliations, journals, accruals, and intercompany accounts
- Overseeing fixed assets, capital projects, inventory/WIP, and hire-purchase accounting
- Preparing and reviewing BAS, Fuel Tax Credits, payroll tax, Work Cover, and year-end workpapers
- Assisting with budgets, forecasts, cash flow reporting, and Board reporting
- Developing and supporting Finance team members
- Driving process improvements and ERP system efficiencies

Why join us?

- Genuine career progression pathway to Financial Controller
- Exposure to diverse operations across a growing Group
- Supportive leadership and professional development opportunities
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on business performance

About you:

- CPA, CA, IPA or equivalent qualification completed or substantially completed
- Proven experience in financial accounting, month-end reporting, and reconciliations
- Strong multi-entity financial accounting, month-end, reconciliation and statutory reporting experience
- Strong Excel and ERP capability; Pronto experience highly advantageous.
- Experience in transport, logistics, manufacturing or another asset-intensive environment advantageous
- Demonstrated leadership potential and ability to manage deadlines and complex financial information

We offer a competitive remuneration, with salary negotiated to reflect your experience, expertise, and contribution.

📌 Group Accountant | Pathway to Financial Controller (Brisbane)
🏢 Wickham Freight Lines
📍 Brisbane