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 current 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
- 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.
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