Financial Accountant

Australian Agricultural Company (AACo); Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Career development

Training & mentoring

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) is seeking a Financial Accountant to join our collaborative finance team within a dynamic ASX-listed business. Reporting to the Group Financial Reporting Manager, the role offers exposure to a broad range of financial, commercial, and operational activities across AACo.

You will contribute to month-end close, statutory reporting, audits, and intercompany reconciliations, while driving process improvements and automation.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in accounting, audit, financial reporting, or related finance environment.
• Experience in ASX-listed corporate finance teams or professional services; exposure to listed company reporting is valued.
• Degree in Commerce, Business, Finance, Accounting or related discipline; CA/CPA progression encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close, including journal preparation and reconciliations.
• Prepare financial reporting for the Executive Team, Board, and external stakeholders.
• Assist with half-year and annual statutory reporting, including ASX obligations.
• Coordinate and support external audit processes with auditors and internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to technical accounting research, governance and compliance activities.
• Prepare intercompany transactions and support consolidation of overseas subsidiaries.
• Support subsidiary financial statement preparation and liaise with local advisers and auditors.

Skills

Financial accounting

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce/Business/Finance/Accounting

CA or CPA qualification / progress towards

Tools

Power BI

Workiva

Tableau

Anaplan

Job description

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