Senior Accountant
**** 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-****. 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 strong 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
Solid 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‐****
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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