Hands-on accounting role within a growing international aviation business

Sunshine Coast location with exposure to aviation and engineering operations

Broad financial responsibilities, working closely with the CFO and leadership team

Quick Overview

Role: Accountant (Aviation)

City/Airport: Sunshine Coast, QLD

Aircraft: Support Role/Accounting

Shift: TBC

Work Type: Office

Terms: Fulltime Permanent

Fast Response

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Role Description

We are seeking a hands‑on Accountant to join a growing aviation services business on the Sunshine Coast. Operating across Australia and internationally, the business delivers a range of aviation services, including aerial firefighting, emergency response, aircraft maintenance and infrastructure support.

Working closely with the CFO and leadership team, you will play an significant role in financial reporting, business performance and supporting operations across a diverse, multi‑company environment.

Your responsibilities will include preparing monthly management accounts, general ledger reconciliations, month‑end and year‑end reporting, group consolidations, multi‑currency reporting, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis. You will also oversee stock and inventory accounting, fixed assets, audit support, financial controls and process improvement.

This is an opportunity for a commercially minded accountant who enjoys a broad, hands‑on role and wants to contribute to the continued growth of a distinctive aviation and engineering business.

Essential Requirements

Required Role Experience

Minimum 5 years' post-qualification accounting experience, with strong hands‑on stock and inventory accounting experience.

Qualifications

Degree in Accounting, Finance or Commerce (essential).

CPA or CA qualification preferred but not mandatory.

Work Rights

Full Australian working rights and eligibility to work in Australia.

Skills





Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting, advanced Microsoft Excel skills, and experience using ERP or accounting systems.

Desirable Experience

Experience in group consolidations and/or multi‑currency accounting, fixed asset accounting, and Microsoft Business Central will be highly regarded. Commercial industry experience in manufacturing, engineering, aviation, wholesale, retail or distribution is desirable. Aviation experience is not essential for candidates with strong relevant commercial experience.

Attitude

Commercially minded, detail‑oriented and proactive, with strong communication skills and the ability to support managers across the business while identifying opportunities for process improvement.

Role Benefits

- Competitive Salary - Negotiable for the Right Candidate
- Broad, Hands-On Accounting Responsibilities
- Direct Exposure to the CFO and Leadership Team
- Chance to Contribute to Business Growth and Process Improvement
- Work Within a Unique Aviation and Engineering Environment
- Sunshine Coast Location

About Sigma Aerospace Workforce

Sigma's Workforce division is Australia's leading provider of direct recruitment, contingent labour - on-hire labour for Commercial Aviation, GA, & Defence - we source engineers and place them directly into roles with airlines, AMOs & MROs, as well as providing contracted workforce capabilities for airlines when they need surge capacity.

Our wider group also undertakes Line and Heavy maintenance services in-house. Sigma Aerospace Group is one of Australia's most trusted award-winning independent aviation groups - combining aircraft maintenance, engine overhaul, engineer training, and workforce solutions under one roof.

With operations across five states, CASA and ASQA approvals, and a track record of delivering for major aviation and defence organisations, Sigma is known for being fast, technically sharp, and execution-focused.

Work with Sigma when you need outcomes delivered without delay, red tape, or compromise.

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