We are currently seeking an experienced Accountant who would like to pursue a rewarding career with our growing finance team.

Our busy team manages the payroll and accounts functions for several companies, allowing you plenty of diversity in your role. This full-time position represents an opportunity to play a key role in a collaborative, supportive environment, working closely with the Chief Financial Officer, other Accountants, Payroll and Accounts Officers.

Your Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

- Transactional Controls: Process accounts payable and receivable while smoothly managing creditor relationships.
- Ledger Integrity: Perform rigorous balance sheet reconciliations and proactively resolve variances.
- Corporate Reporting: Complete month-end tasks and assist with the preparation of accurate monthly financial reports.
- Financial Planning: Contribute to group forecasting, budgeting processes, and strategic financial control.
- Payroll & Systems Support: Execute payroll processing functions and offer reliable support to internal stakeholders across our shared service network.
- Process Improvement: Identify system pain points to maintain, reinforce, and improve financial controls and workflows.

About You

- A Bachelor's Degree majoring in Accounting, Commerce, or a related business discipline.
- Prior experience in a similar accounts, reconciliation, and financial problem-solving environment.
- A positive, professional, and proactive approach with a firm commitment to continuous professional development.
- The ability to work independently with minimal supervision while thriving as a core player within a tight-knit team.
- Robust analytical thinking, razor-sharp attention to detail,



and the ability to prioritise tasks under pressure.
- Absolute professionalism when handling highly sensitive personnel and financial records.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills to confidently communicate data with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- High-level mastery of financial processes and systems, alongside advanced MS Office 365 skills (especially complex Excel formulas and pivot tables).
- Full Australian working rights and a current National Police Check (or immediate willingness to obtain).
- Experience with MYOB, Microkeeper, or similar modern cloud-based accounting/workforce platforms is highly regarded. Experience with data visualisation tools (like Power BI), prior exposure to audit processes, will be considered a distinct advantage.

About Searoad Ferries

Connecting communities and tourists since 1987, Searoad Ferries employs more than 250 people and moves around one million customers annually across our iconic ferry and cruise operations. We value Teamwork, Excellence, Respect, and Responsibility, fostering a progressive work culture dedicated to industry leadership.

Be part of a growing team within a successful Australian group

Supportive, down-to-earth culture and regular team events

Fantastic staff discounts (retail, dining, hospitality) and free ferry travel

Great location, modern office facilities and $1 barista-made coffee

Applications will be reviewed as received; interviews may occur prior to the closing date.

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📌 Accountant (Queenscliff)
🏢 Searoad Ferries
📍 Queenscliff