We are seeking a Part Time Corporate Accountant / Financial Controller to lead the finance function and help shape the organisation’s financial strategy, while fostering a positive team environment. Logistics industry experience is highly regarded.

Key responsibilities

Leadership and reporting

Report to the Managing Director/CEO and Board

Lead and develop the finance team, including AP, AR and payroll staff.

Prepare accurate monthly, year-end and forecast financial reports, with full workpapers completed within 15 days of month-end

Deliver monthly reports to Directors and Shareholders by the 21st of each month

Prepare annual overhead budgets and monitor performance against budget

Prepare cash flow forecasts and manage working capital requirements

Analyse job and customer profitability to support pricing and business decisions

Finance operations

Oversee day-to-day finance operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, bank reconciliations and payroll

Manage month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations

Maintain the fixed asset register and depreciation schedules

Strengthen internal controls and improve finance processes and systems

Tax and compliance

Prepare and lodge monthly and quarterly IAS and BAS with the ATO

Prepare and lodge WorkCover and payroll tax returns as required in each state

Ensure superannuation is paid accurately and on time





Complete annual Single Touch Payroll (STP) finalisation

Prepare fringe benefits tax (FBT) figures and workpapers for the external accountants

Support the year-end process with the external accountants

Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements

Stakeholders and risk

Liaise with banks, insurers and external accountants, including managing finance facilities and covenant reporting

Manage company asset and business insurance requirements

Support the Managing Director, CEO, Board and external accountants with additional reporting as required

About you

CA or CPA qualified, with at least 5 years’ experience in a similar role

Experience leading or supervising a small finance team

Proven ability to produce clear, insightful reports and presentations that support business decisions

Strong working knowledge of Australian tax and payroll compliance, including GST, PAYG, FBT, payroll tax and STP

Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting software, such as [Xero/Cargowise]

Highly organised, with a solid track record of meeting deadlines

Trustworthy, reliable and keen to grow with the business

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a collaborative approach

Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills

Own transport required

📌 Accounting Role (City of Gold Coast)
🏢 Dazmac
📍 City of Gold Coast