Senior Accountant

4350 Centenary Heights Hays

Posted 1 day ago

Immediate start Accountant opportunity within a dynamic industry offering $110k-$130k + super

Your new company
An established and successful organisation operating within the commodities and agribusiness sector is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join their finance team on a long-term fixed-term basis through to Mid-2028. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accountant looking to join a commercially focused business with exposure across financial reporting, compliance, treasury and continuous improvement.

Your new role
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting across the business. This is a hands‑on position requiring strong technical accounting capability, attention to detail and the confidence to work autonomously.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Preparation and analysis of financial records and month‑end reporting
- Reconciliation of financial systems and investigation and resolution of discrepancies
- Preparation of statutory financial information and supporting workpapers
- Supporting General Purpose Financial Statements in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards
- Managing compliance reporting including BAS, FBT and other regulatory requirements
- Supporting FX exposure management and treasury‑related activities
- Maintaining and improving finance, compliance and regulatory procedures
- Contributing to continuous improvement of accounting systems and processes
- Supporting system implementations and regional finance initiatives
- Assisting with ad hoc finance projects and broader operational finance requirements

The position provides exposure to senior management and a trading environment, with a robust blend of technical accounting and commercial finance responsibilities.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be an experienced Accountant who is comfortable operating in a fast‑paced environment and managing competing deadlines. You will ideally bring:

- CA or CPA qualification (ideal but not essential)




- 2+ years' of commercial accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and financial reporting
- Good understanding of Australian taxation requirements
- Strong reconciliation, analytical and problem‑solving capability
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships across the business
- The ability to work independently with minimal supervision

What you'll get in return

- $110,000 - $130,000 + super
- Immediate start
- Supportive team in Toowoomba and great office culture
- Fixed‑term opportunity through to Mid‑2028
- Broad exposure across financial reporting, compliance, treasury and systems
- Opportunity to work closely with senior management and a commercial trading environment
- A hands‑on role where you can make a genuine contribution to finance process improvement

Key responsibilities will be but not limited to:

- Prepare and analyse month‑end financial reports and reconciliations.
- Maintain and reconcile financial data between front‑office and back‑office systems.
- Investigate, reconcile, and resolve financial discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Prepare and submit Group reporting within required deadlines.
- Ensure accurate and timely compliance reporting, including BAS, FBT, levies, and other statutory obligations.
- Assist with the management of foreign exchange exposure in accordance with Group policy.
- Prepare statutory financial information and support annual external audits.
- Assist in the preparation of General Purpose Financial Statements in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (AASB) and Corporations Act requirements.
- Prepare supporting workpapers and financial disclosures.
- Develop, maintain,



and regularly review accounting and compliance procedures.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across finance systems and processes.
- Support regional accounting, treasury, and system implementation projects.
- Assist with company insurance renewals and other ad hoc finance projects as required.
- Coach and support junior members of the finance team.

Desired Skills and Experience:

- 5-10 years' experience within a finance or accounting team, preferably in commodities, agribusiness, financial services, or a related industry.
- Strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards (AASB) and financial reporting requirements.
- Sound understanding of Australian taxation legislation, including BAS, FBT, and corporate tax requirements.
- Proven experience preparing statutory accounts, reconciliations, and compliance reporting.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial information.
- Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and deliver outcomes with minimal supervision.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience with JDE, SAP S/4HANA, or other ERP systems will be highly regarded.
- Exposure to commodity trading, treasury functions, derivatives, warehousing assets, or agricultural industries will be advantageous.
- Experience supporting finance transformation or system implementation projects is desirable.

Qualifications

- Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) qualification.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds, ages, genders, disabilities, and other characteristics. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or other protected attributes.

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