Corporate Accountant

Journey Beyond; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous travel discounts

Study Assistance Policy

Employee Referral Policy

Parental Leave program

Purchased Leave policy

Private Health discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts on Journey Beyond merch

Flexible working environment

Job summary

Journey Beyond is expanding and seeks a Corporate Accountant to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance across the group. You will report to the Senior Corporate Accountant and collaborate with fellow Corporate Accountants to drive a high-performance finance function.

The role requires a formal Accounting degree, 3–4 years of accounting experience, and strong IFRS expertise. CA/CPA ongoing or similar qualification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Formal degree in Accounting.
• CA/CPA qualification or progression toward it.
• 3–4 years of practical accounting experience.
• Solid IFRS knowledge and month-end processes.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely financial reporting in line with IFRS.
• Manage group lease accounting including reconciliations.
• Prepare deferred revenue recognition analyses.
• Assist in Purchase Price Allocation for acquisitions.
• Oversee monthly inventory adjustments and stocktake reconciliations.
• Maintain borrowings and lease schedules under IFRS/AASB.
• Support tax matters and assist with the annual audit.
• Contribute to continuous process improvements.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Accounting degree

CA/CPA track

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 include:

• 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
• Private Health discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on Journey Beyond merchandise
• Flexible working environment

Successful candidates are required to provide a current National Police Clearance.