Accountant

Haigh'S Chocolate; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study Assistance Policy

Employee Referral Policy

Parental Leave program

Purchased Leave policy

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts on Journey Beyond merch

Flexible working environment

Job summary

Journey Beyond is Australia’s leading experiential tourism group, and a new Corporate Accountant role has been created to support rapid growth and major acquisitions completed in 2026. You will report to the Senior Corporate Accountant and collaborate with fellow Corporate Accountants to ensure timely financial reporting and compliance.

You will hold an Accounting degree with CA/CPA consideration, have 3–4 years of accounting experience, and possess strong IFRS knowledge, Excel and PowerPoint

Qualifications

• Formal degree in Accounting.
• CA or CPA qualification preferred or working towards professional designation.
• 3–4 years of practical accounting experience.
• Solid understanding of financial reporting, month-end processes, and technical accounting including borrowings, leases and tax matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustainability reporting data gathering and analysis.
• Manage group lease accounting, prep and reconciliation.
• Prepare deferred revenue recognition analysis.
• Assist in Purchase Price Accounting for acquisitions and integration.
• Process stocktake adjustments and monthly inventory reconciliation.
• Prepare borrowings and leases accounting schedules under IFRS/AASB.
• Assist in technical accounting and tax matters including acquisition accounting, goodwill impairment, and tax governance.
• Support annual audit process and other corporate finance tasks.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Accounting degree

CA/CPA qualification or in progress

Job description

Job Description

Be a part of sharing special places and shaping lasting memories with Australia’s leading experiential tourism business.

About Journey Beyond

Journey Beyond is Australia's leading experiential tourism group, operating 35 brands across Australia and New Zealand that connect guests to the land and to each other.

The group was formed in 2016 and now includes:

• Rail & Touring: Iconic trains: The Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern, The Overland and Vintage Rail Journeys, the Murray Princess, Adelaide Sightseeing, premium small-group outback operator Outback Spirit and New Zealand coach tour specialist Grand Pacific Tours.
• Resorts & Lodges: Ayers Rock Resort, Kakadu Crocodile Hotel, Kingfisher Bay Resort and K'gari Beach Resort, Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef and Monarto Safari Resort.
• Experiences & Attractions: Cruise Whitsundays, Rottnest Express, Sailaway Port Douglas, Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures, Darwin Harbour Cruises, Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney, Melbourne Skydeck, Eureka 89, Alice Springs Telegraph Station, Exmouth Dive and Whalesharks Ningaloo, Mosman Gorge Cultural Centre, Captain Cook Cruises Sydney & Perth, Starship Sydney, The Jackson, Bells Functions, Swan Valley Tours, Red Cat Adventures, Whitsunday Jetski Tours, K'gari Explorer Tours, and Island Connections: Bruny Island, the Whitsundays, K’gari, Darwin -Mandorah, Tiwi Islands and Groote Eylandt.

About the Role

This is a new role, created due to substantial expansion with major acquisitions completed in 2026. As a Corporate Accountant, your main goal will be to ensure the timely and accurate execution of financial reporting and compliance for our organisation. You’ll report directly to the Senior Corporate Accountant and work closely with fellow Corporate Accountants, creating an engaging and collaborative work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Key part of the Sustainability reporting, including gathering and analysing data
• Responsibility for group lease accounting, including preparation and reconciliation
• Responsibility for preparation of deferred revenue recognition and analysis
• Assist in preparation of Purchase Price Accounting for new acquisitions and integration to the JB group
• Processing stocktake adjustments and completing monthly inventory reconciliation
• Prepare and maintain borrowings and leases accounting schedules under IFRS/AABS
• Assist in technical accounting and tax matters (including but not limited to acquisition/purchase price accounting, goodwill and impairment testing, interest and fuel hedging, income tax, tax grouping and tax governance)
• Assist in the annual audit process
• Other appropriate tasks as required within the scope of corporate finance

About You

You are a driven and enthusiastic individual who embraces challenges, takes initiative and enjoys making a meaningful contribution in a fast-paced, evolving environment. As this is a newly created role resulted from a significant growth, you will have the opportunity to shape the position and make it your own.

You will hold a formal degree in Accounting and ideally be a Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA or currently working towards your professional qualification. With 3–4 years of practical accounting experience, you will have a solid understanding of financial reporting, month-end processes, technical accounting including borrowings, lease accounting and tax matters, ideally gained within a large corporate environment. This opportunity is well suited to a first‑time mover from professional practice, particularly candidates from Big 4 or mid‑tier firms looking to transition into a corporate finance role and broaden their exposure across financial reporting, business integration and strategic finance projects.

Your strong interpersonal skills will enable you to collaborate effectively within teams, and your keen eye for detail, along with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, will allow you to present financial data clearly and effectively. Exceptional time management skills will support your ability to meet deadlines, while a continuous improvement mindset will drive you to seek efficiencies in processes. Furthermore, your strong foundation in IFRS accounting will be invaluable, equipping you to contribute to our team's success and support our financial objectives as you tackle the challenges of the role.

What We Offer

• Generous discounts on Journey Beyond travel and experiences
• Study Assistance Policy
• Employee Referral Policy
• Parental Leave program
• Purchased Leave policy
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on Journey Beyond merchandise
• Flexible working environment

Additional Information

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Important Notes

• We will not accept applications via email.
• Successful candidates are required to provide a current National Police Clearance.