Accountant (Aviation)

Sigma Aerospace; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigma Aerospace Group on the Sunshine Coast is seeking a hands-on Accountant to join a growing aviation services business. You will work closely with the CFO and leadership team across a multi-company environment.

Responsibilities include monthly management accounts, GL reconciliations, and group consolidations, with exposure to multi-currency reporting, budgeting and variance analysis. Stock, fixed assets, audits and process improvements are core.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' post-qualification accounting experience with stock and inventory emphasis.
• Degree in Accounting, Finance or Commerce.
• CPA or CA qualification preferred but not mandatory.
• Full Australian working rights to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts.
• Perform general ledger reconciliations.
• Handle month-end and year-end reporting.
• Manage group consolidations and multi-currency reporting.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Oversee stock and inventory accounting, fixed assets.
• Support audits, strengthen financial controls and drive process improvements.

Skills

Accounting principles & reporting

Advanced Excel

ERP / accounting systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Commerce

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

ERP / Accounting systems

Job description

Hands-on accounting role within a growing international aviation businessSunshine Coast location with exposure to aviation and engineering operationsBroad financial responsibilities, working closely with the CFO and leadership te

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.

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.