Financial Accountant

AAco; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Leadership development opportunities

Industry-leading training and coaching

Collaborative, inclusive culture

Meaningful purpose and impact

Job summary

AACo is recruiting a Financial Accountant to join our Brisbane finance team within a large ASX-listed business. You will contribute to month-end close, statutory reporting, and external audits while partnering with stakeholders across the group.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in accounting/financial reporting, a Commerce degree, and CA/CPA progress. Strong Excel and data tooling skills (Power BI/Tableau) are highly desirable as we drive reporting automation.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in accounting, audit, financial reporting, or a related finance environment.
• Experience in ASX-listed corporate finance teams or professional services is desirable.
• Degree in Commerce, Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• CA or CPA qualification, or progress towards completion.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and financial controls.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to explain financial information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close, including journal prep, reconciliations, analysis and consolidation.
• Assist in preparation of financial reporting for Executive Team, Board, and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to half-year and annual statutory reporting, including ASX reporting.
• Coordinate and support external audit processes with auditors and internal stakeholders.
• Assist with accounting policies, governance and compliance activities.
• Prepare and reconcile intercompany transactions; assist with overseas subsidiaries.
• Support subsidiary financial statement preparation and liaise with advisers and auditors.
• Identify opportunities to enhance reporting processes and drive efficiencies.
• Build strong relationships across Finance and the broader business to provide guidance.

Skills

Financial accounting

ASX reporting

Stakeholder comms

Consolidation

Intercompany accounting

Audit support

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Education

Commerce degree

CA/CPA qualification

Tools

Power BI

Workiva

Tableau

Anaplan

Job description

Who we are:
Established in 1824, Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) is one of Australia's largest integrated cattle and beef producers and is the country's oldest continuously operating company. Today, AACo owns and operates a strategic balance of stations, feedlots and farms spanning approximately 6.5 million hectares of land across Queensland and the Northern Territory. Our people manage a large-scale Wagyu herd, producing consistently high-quality branded beef distributed to over 20 countries around the world.

We are fostering a culture that values safety, inclusion and opportunity, and are committed to integrating care for our people, animals and land into the way we do business - Reimagining Australian agriculture to share with the world - and we'd love you to join us.

The Opportunity:

As our Financial Accountant, you'll join a collaborative finance team within a dynamic ASX-listed business, gaining exposure to a broad range of financial, commercial, and operational activities across AACo. Reporting to the Group Financial Reporting Manager, this role offers the opportunity to develop your technical accounting expertise, build strong stakeholder relationships, and contribute to projects that support the continued success and growth of the business.

What you'll do:

• Support the month-end close process, including journal preparation, balance sheet reconciliations, financial analysis, and consolidation activities.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reporting for the Executive Team, Board, and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the preparation of half-year and annual statutory reporting requirements, including ASX reporting obligations.
• Coordinate and support external audit processes, working closely with auditors and internal stakeholders.
• Assist with technical accounting research, accounting policies, governance and compliance activities.
• Prepare and reconcile intercompany transactions and support the consolidation of overseas subsidiaries.
• Support the preparation and audit of subsidiary financial statements, including liaison with local advisers and auditors where required.
• Identify opportunities to enhance reporting processes, improve efficiencies, and support automation initiatives.
• Build strong working relationships across Finance and the broader business, providing practical financial guidance and support.

What you'll bring:

• Approximately 3-5 years' experience in accounting, audit, financial reporting, or a related finance environment.
• Experience working within an ASX-listed corporate finance team, professional services firm, or a combination of both. Exposure to listed company reporting requirements would be highly regarded.
• A degree in Commerce, Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• CA or CPA qualification, or progress towards completion.
• Would ideally suit a first mover out of a professional services firm.
• Strong financial accounting knowledge, including a sound understanding of Australian Accounting Standards and financial controls.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build trusted relationships and explain financial information clearly to a range of stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence using financial systems and reporting tools.
• Experience with platforms such as Power BI, Workiva, Tableau, or Anaplan will be highly regarded.
• A collaborative mindset, a willingness to learn, and a desire to contribute to the success of both the Finance team and the broader business.

Why AACo?

We're a values-led organisation where curiosity, generosity and accountability guide how we work. We care deeply about our people, our animals and the land on which we live and work, and we're proud of our legacy - one that's rooted in history and driven by innovation.

• Tailored career development and leadership growth opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements to support balance and wellbeing
• Access to industry-leading training and mentoring
• A collaborative, inclusive culture where your impact is valued
• Connection to a meaningful purpose