Are you a skilled and hands-on Accountant with a solid foundation in SME finance? Do you thrive in dynamic environments and have the diligence, adaptability, and sense of humour to succeed? If so, Hillery Group wants to hear from you!
ABOUT US Hillery Group is a proud Indigenous, family-owned business with nearly 50 years of industry expertise. Operating across 7 quarries, we serve the Whitsunday, Burdekin, Collinsville, Townsville and Proserpine regions, specialising in civil and rail construction for clients like the Whitsunday Regional Council and Aurizon, Australia's largest freight company. We believe in our people and prioritise your growth, well-being, and career progression.
At Hillery Group, we're on an exciting journey of growth and transformation. As a key player in the Quarry & Civil Construction industries, we pride ourselves on our commitment to our core values: family/community, respect, integrity, accountability, and reputation. We're looking for a proactive and experienced Accountant to help us scale our operations and support our financial success.
THE ROLE As our Group Accountant, you will report to the Director of Finance & Commercial and play a pivotal role in our financial operations, working across a broad range of responsibilities, including:
Drive the month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely reconciliation of accounts.Prepare and analyse detailed month-end financial reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.Maintain strict compliance with taxation requirements, including GST and FBT obligations.Develop and monitor annual budgets, providing regular variance analysis and recommendations.Lead the creation of short-term and long-term financial forecasts to support strategic planning and operational goals.Provide leadership and mentorship to a small finance team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.Play a key role in the implementation and optimisation of ERP or Finance Systems, driving process automation and integration.Identify and implement opportunities for improved financial controls and operational efficiencies.Act as a trusted advisor to internal and external stakeholders, including auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies.QUALIFICATIONS Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) or CPA (Essential).3-5+ years post-qualification experience (Essential).EXPERIENCE SME hands-on finance experience (Essential).Leading month-end close processes (Essential).Budgeting, forecasting, and reporting (Essential).Tax, GST, and FBT compliance (Essential).Small team leadership (Essential).Cost accounting, inventory, or quarry/mining experience (Advantageous).ERP/finance system implementation (Advantageous).Statutory reporting or audit experience (Advantageous).SKILLS Advanced Excel skills (Essential).Experience with MYOB AccountRight (Highly Advantageous).WHY JOIN US? Be part of an exciting growth journey with a medium-sized enterprise.Competitive salary package based on experience.Work in a collaborative and supportive team environment.Opportunities to contribute to impactful change and process improvement.APPLY NOW If you're ready to take the next step in your accounting career and want to be part of a team that values hard work and a good sense of humour, we'd love to hear from you!
Submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience by clicking Apply Now. Applications close on 28-02-25Hillery Group is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
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