Accountant (Aviation)

Sigma Resources LLC; Cooroy; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary – Negotiable forthe

Job summary

Sigma Aerospace Workforce is seeking a hands-on Accountant (Aviation) to join the Sunshine Coast operation. You will work closely with the CFO and leadership team across multi-company aviation services, delivering monthly reporting, stock and inventory accounting, and robust financial controls.

Responsibilities include month-end and year-end reporting, group consolidations, multi-currency accounting, budgeting and variance analysis, with exposure to ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' post-qualification accounting experience, with strong hands-on stock and inventory accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience with ERP or accounting systems and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and conduct GL reconciliations.
• Perform month-end and year-end reporting and group consolidations.
• Manage multi-currency reporting, budgeting and variance analysis.
• Oversee stock, inventory accounting and fixed assets.
• Support audits, implement financial controls and process improvements.

Skills

Accounting principles

Excel

ERP/accounting systems

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance or Commerce

Tools

Microsoft Business Central

ERP systems

Job description

Quick Overview

Role: Accountant (Aviation)
City/Airport: Sunshine Coast, QLD
Aircraft: Support Role
Shift: TBC
Work Type: Office
Terms: Fulltime Permanent

Fast Response

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Role Description

We are seeking a hands-on Accountant to join a growing aviation services business on the Sunshine Coast. Operating across Australia and internationally, the business delivers a range of aviation services, including aerial firefighting, emergency response, aircraft maintenance and infrastructure support. Working closely with the CFO and leadership team, you will play an important role in financial reporting, business performance and supporting operations across a diverse, multi-company environment.

Your responsibilities will include preparing monthly management accounts, general ledger reconciliations, month-end and year-end reporting, group consolidations, multi-currency reporting, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis. You will also oversee stock and inventory accounting, fixed assets, audit support, financial controls and process improvement.

This is an opportunity for a commercially minded accountant who enjoys a broad, hands-on role and wants to contribute to the continued growth of a distinctive aviation and engineering business.

Essential Requirements

Required Role Experience: Minimum 5 years' post-qualification accounting experience, with strong hands-on stock and inventory accounting experience.

Qualifications

Degree in Accounting, Finance or Commerce (essential).
CPA or CA qualification preferred but not mandatory.

Work Rights

Full Australian working rights and eligibility to work in Australia.

Skills

Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting, advanced Microsoft Excel skills, and experience using ERP or accounting systems.

Desirable Experience

Experience in group consolidations and/or multi-currency accounting, fixed asset accounting, and Microsoft Business Central will be highly regarded. Commercial industry experience in manufacturing, engineering, aviation, wholesale, retail or distribution is desirable. Aviation experience is not essential for candidates with strong relevant commercial experience.

Attitude

Commercially minded, detail-oriented and proactive, with strong communication skills and the ability to support managers across the business while identifying opportunities for process improvement.

Role Benefits

• Competitive Salary – Negotiable for the Right Candidate
• Broad, Hands-On Accounting Responsibilities
• Direct Exposure to the CFO and Leadership Team
• Opportunity to Contribute to Business Growth and Process Improvementmdi->
• Work Within a Unique Aviation and Engineering Environment
• Sunshine Coast Location

About Sigma Aerospace Workforce

Sigma’s Workforce division is Australia’s leading provider of direct recruitment, contingent labour & on-hire labour for Commercial Aviation, GA, & Defence – we source engineers and place them directly into roles with airlines, AMOs & MROs, as well as providing contracted workforce capabilities for airlines when they need surge capacity.

Our wider group also undertakes Line and Heavy maintenance services in-house. Sigma Aerospace Group is one of Australia's most trusted award‑winning independent aviation groups—combining aircraft maintenance, engine overhaul, engineer training, and workforce solutions under one roof.
With operations across five states, CASA and ASQA approvals, and a track record of delivering for major aviation and defence organisations, Sigma is known for being fast, technically sharp, and execution-focused.
Work with Sigma when you need outcomes delivered without delay, red tape, or compromise.

Additional information

• Hands-on accounting role within a growing international aviation business
• Sunshine Coast location with exposure to aviation and engineering operations
• Broad financial responsibilities, working closely with the CFO and leadership te