Job Type: Full-time

Aldesta Hotel (Australia) - Heron Island QLD

Heron Island is a true coral cay, located right on the Great Barrier Reef. surrounded by sugar white sands, crystal explicit waters and acres of brilliant coral. The reef experience on Heron is a unique encounter few other resorts in the world can offer. A near-perfect climate, ours is an extraordinary place to live and work all year round.

An established resort, Heron accommodates up to nearly 300 guests with the primary draw card being located right on the Great Barrier Reef. There is a marine centre, activities centre, boutique, award-winning day spa, spacious lounge and bar overlooking the pool plus the expansive Shearwater Restaurant. Marine activities for guests and staff include world-class diving, snorkelling, kayaking and cruises.

Aldesta Heron Island Pty Ltd is offering an exciting and rare opportunity for a financial Accountant to be part of our Resort team! This role is based on site & Gladstone.

Reporting to the General Manager & Financial Controller of HO, your roll will include: Weekly reporting of resort revenue and commentary

Performing weekly bank account reconciliation

Weekly processing of revenue journals and account reconciliation

Month end responsibilities including balance sheet, collecting stock take

Monthly BAS preparation for external accountant

Maintaining accuracy of the general ledger

Hands on with reconciliations

Cash Flow Forecasting An ability to adapt to change and learning new processes





Manage general debtors' invoice, collection and accounting

Petty cash and credit card reconciliation

Assisting with development and implementation of internal control procedures;

Other duties as required You will bring to the role: Degree qualified in Accounting or Finance

Studying towards CA/CPA/ACCA

Clear and effective communications skills

Able to liaise with stakeholders at all levels

Able to clearly translate financial information to non-finance staff

Mandarin speaking and writing highly advantageous

Legal working permits including Australian residency status preferred. This is a full-time live position. Working in a remote location is not for everyone, particularly if you are used to the fast pace of city life, so please think carefully about the reality of living remotely for an extended period time. In return we offer a truly unique working environment in one of the world's most remarkable environments.

Package Inclusion

Free of charge accommodation, staff meals and unlimited boat transfers.

You can also choose to work from our Gladstone Marina office. We're ideally looking for someone who already lives locally in Gladstone.

Note: This position is open to candidates currently in Australia with unrestricted work rights as this is a permanent, ongoing position. Unfortunately, we are unable to process applications from candidates seeking sponsorship in Australia.

To learn more about Heron Island please visit us at

📌 Financial Accountant (Queensland)
🏢 Aldesta Hotel
📍 Queensland