Job Description
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?
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Spotlight Group Holdings (SGH), a
$3bn+ privately held Australian parent company
, is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented
Financial Accountant
to 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.
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The Opportunity
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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 opportunity for a motivated accountant to own complex portfolios, sharpen their strategic analysis skills, and rapid-track their professional growth.
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Key Responsibilities
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Financial Reporting:
Lead end-to-end monthly and quarterly management reporting across various investment trading entities.
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Trust & Investment Accounting:
Manage complex accounting processes tailored to trust formats and investment structures, including journals, accruals, and monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
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Tax & Statutory Compliance:
Prepare and assist with BAS, FBT, Income Tax reconciliations, statutory reporting, and annual audit processes.
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Cash & Variance Management:
Review bank/investment reconciliations, execute cash flow
tracking/forecasting,




and deliver insightful variance analysis.
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Stakeholder Engagement:
Partner with internal teams and senior leadership to provide high-quality ad-hoc reporting and financial analysis.
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What You'll Bring
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We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented professional who wants to understand the "why" behind the numbers.
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Essential Criteria
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Experience:
2-5 years of accounting experience. A background in Business Services (Public Practice) or an investment/family office environment is highly advantageous.
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Technical Domain:
Strong hands-on experience with
month-end reporting
and
statutory tax obligations
. Familiarity with
trust structures
is preferred.
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Systems & Tools:
High proficiency in
Xero
and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
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Qualifications:
CA/CPA qualified, or actively studying towards it.
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Soft Skills:
Exceptional communication skills, a natural curiosity to learn, and the absolute discretion required to handle high-net-worth confidential data.
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Why Join SGH?
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We offer a culture that rewards
initiative and creativity
and provides a clear pathway for professional growth along with:
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Exceptional Exposure:
Direct exposure to
key senior stakeholders
and career opportunities across one of Australia's largest and continuously growing private businesses.
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Career Development:
A broad, challenging role with structured career progression,
personal development, and mentoring
.
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Flexibility:
Benefit from our
hybrid working model
.
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Great Perks:
Enjoy
discounts across all brands
(Spotlight, Anaconda, Harris Scarfe), EAP access, Gym Membership Discounts, and more.
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Culture:
Join a supportive and inclusive culture where your contributions matter.
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Who We Are
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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:
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Spotlight Retail Group (SRG):
Home to iconic, market-leading retail brands like
Spotlight
,
Anaconda
, and
Harris Scarfe
.
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Spotlight Property Group (SPG):
Managing a significant portfolio of property assets.
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Spotlight Group Investments (SGI):
Overseeing investments and other direct assets.
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Join us and be part of a company that is passionate about driving business growth and delivering exceptional value.
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Apply Now
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If you're ready to take the next step in your career and apply your financial expertise to a dynamic, multi-pillar organisation, we want to hear from you!

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