Financial Accountant

Soilco; Kembla Grange; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SOILCO is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to join our finance team at Kembla Grange. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will contribute to financial reporting, compliance, cashflow management and strategic insights to support our business.

This role is suitable for a part-qualified or newly qualified CPA/CA looking to broaden experience and grow with an industry leader in soils and organics recycling.

Qualifications

• CPA/CA part-qualified or newly qualified, with a degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting and compliance.
• Experience preparing financial information across multiple entities.
• Strong Excel and financial systems capability.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and attention-to-detail skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proactive, collaborative and committed to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage general accounting functions, including the general ledger, reconciliations and month-end/year-end close across multiple entities.
• Support statutory reporting, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Manage ATO and payroll-related compliance, including BAS, FBT, PAYG, Payroll Tax and Superannuation.
• Support internal and external audits and ensure compliance with accounting standards and group policies.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support business decision-making.
• Identify and implement process and systems improvements to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Build strong relationships across the finance team and wider business, providing support and guidance where required.

Skills

CPA/CA

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Meet deadlines

Independence

Education

Accounting degree

CPA/CA qualification

Tools

Excel

Financial systems

Job description

Boost Your Accounting Career with SOILCO!

As part of the SOILCO Group, you will benefit from the supportive, close-knit environment, along with the expanded resources and opportunities of a larger organisation. With a strong reputation for quality and service, specialising in the extraction, landscape supply, processing, sourcing, and delivery of a broad range of soils, making us a key supplier to the landscaping industry.

SOILCO is an industry leader in organics recycling, producing quality assured soil, compost and mulch products. SOILCO specialises in the design, construction and operation of innovative organics recycling facilities that convert organic waste into quality assured products. Our proven technologies transform organics into products that regenerate and give life to soil, providing customers with sustainable, reliable and cost-effective solutions. We proudly enable the circular economy by harnessing the power of people and technology.

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to join our finance team in Kembla Grange. Reporting to the Financial Controller, with significant exposure to the CFO and senior leadership team, you will play a key role in financial reporting, compliance, cashflow management and providing meaningful financial insights to support the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified or newly qualified CPA/CA looking to broaden their experience, contribute to strategic decision-making and grow with an industry leader.

As part of our team, you will work in a collaborative environment where success is attributed to our shared values: Courage, Authenticity, Achievement, and Respect.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage general accounting functions, including the general ledger, reconciliations and month-end/year-end close across multiple entities.
• Support statutory reporting, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Manage ATO and payroll-related compliance, including BAS, FBT, PAYG, Payroll Tax and Superannuation.
• Support internal and external audits and ensure compliance with accounting standards and group policies.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support business decision-making.
• Identify and implement process and systems improvements to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Build strong relationships across the finance team and wider business, providing support and guidance where required.

About You:

• CPA/CA part-qualified or newly qualified, with a degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting and compliance.
• Experience preparing financial information across multiple entities.
• Strong Excel and financial systems capability.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and attention-to-detail skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proactive, collaborative and committed to continuous improvement.
• Experience in a private equity-backed or industrial business will be highly regarded.

To get in touch with us or for more information about this position, please contact the People and Culture Team on email at *************@soilco.com.au

Additional Information:

SOILCO is committed to providing a safe working environment for all, (everyone, every day and everywhere) and make available wellbeing programs to support mental, physical and social wellbeing of our staff to be at their best.

General terms and conditions of employment while employed with SOILCO will be governed by the National Employment Standards (NES).

SOILCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we promote a workplace that values and foster the diversity of our staff. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBQTIA+ community, and young people.

***Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted***

Please note that SOILCO does not accept unsolicited resumes/candidate profiles from external agencies or suppliers via any method. Full Australian working rights (valid visa with no restrictions).

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