Accountant

Searson Buck; Hobart; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Job summary

Searson Buck has partnered with a growing Tasmanian business to recruit an Accountant in Hobart. The role covers multiple entities and broad finance responsibilities beyond processing numbers.

You'll work with the Finance Manager on reporting, budgeting, cashflow, compliance and business performance analyses, gaining visibility and influence across the organisation.

If you seek ownership, varied activity and a meaningful finance career in Tasmania, this opportunity is worth exploring.

Qualifications

• Experience within a broad accounting or finance position.
• Strong month-end accounting and reconciliation capability.
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting and management reporting.
• Knowledge of GST, compliance and audit processes.
• Strong Excel and financial systems capability.
• Analytical thinking and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• A desire to contribute to business improvement and operational success.

Responsibilities

• Driving month-end reporting, reconciliations and general ledger integrity.
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management.
• Preparing management reports, analysis and financial commentary.
• Managing accounts payable, accounts receivable and intercompany accounting.
• Supporting tax, compliance and audit requirements.
• Identifying process improvements and efficiency opportunities.
• Partnering with stakeholders to support business performance and informed decision-making.

Job description

Accountant

Hobart, TAS $90K - $95K + Super

Searson Buck is partnering with a growing Tasmanian business to recruit an Accountant into a broad and highly visible role supporting multiple entities and business operations.

This is an opportunity to move beyond transactional accounting and become a trusted contributor to business performance, decision-making and growth.

Working closely with the Finance Manager, you'll gain exposure across reporting, cashflow, forecasting, compliance and commercial finance while developing a deeper understanding of how financial information drives real business outcomes.

If you're looking for greater ownership, broader exposure and the chance to play a meaningful role in a growing organisation, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

The Opportunity

This role offers far more than processing transactions and reporting numbers.

You'll become a key member of the finance team, helping maintain the financial integrity of the business while supporting planning, decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.

Working across multiple entities, you'll contribute to financial reporting, cashflow management, budgeting, forecasting and compliance while helping leadership understand what's driving performance and where opportunities exist.

Key responsibilities include:

• Driving month-end reporting, reconciliations and general ledger integrity.
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management.
• Preparing management reports, analysis and financial commentary.
• Managing accounts payable, accounts receivable and intercompany accounting.
• Supporting tax, compliance and audit requirements.
• Identifying process improvements and efficiency opportunities.
• Partnering with stakeholders to support business performance and informed decision-making.

About You

• Accountant
• Assistant Accountant
• Management Accountant
• Finance Analyst
• Business Services Accountant
• Company Accountant

You may be seeking a role that offers broader commercial exposure, greater autonomy and the opportunity to influence outcomes beyond the finance function.

You'll Bring

• Experience within a broad accounting or finance position.
• Strong month-end accounting and reconciliation capability.
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting and management reporting.
• Knowledge of GST, compliance and audit processes.
• Strong Excel and financial systems capability.
• Analytical thinking and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• A desire to contribute to business improvement and operational success.

What's On Offer

• $90,000 - $95,000 + Super
• Broad role with genuine ownership and responsibility.
• Exposure to multiple entities and varied business activities.
• Direct access to leadership and decision-makers.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity to broaden your commercial finance experience and grow your career.