Financial Accountant

United Exports; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

United Exports is seeking a driven Financial Accountant for our Perth-based Finance team. This role blends technical financial reporting with hands-on commercial exposure, partnering with operations across WA farms.

The position offers a split work arrangement between the Perth office and farm sites, with day travel to WA locations. You will influence decision-making and support treasury, audits, and statutory returns in a growing agribusiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (essential).
• CA or CPA qualification preferred or in progress.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in financial accounting or similar role.
• Willingness to travel to farm sites in WA (day travel).
• Split role: time between Perth office and farm sites within day-travel distance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy through journal entry review and approvals.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and stock movements across sites.
• Ensure inventory and budgetary adjustments are reflected.
• Review GL allocations; assess provisions and accruals.
• Maintain fixed asset register; run monthly depreciation.
• On-site verification of stock counts with farm teams.
• Draft dashboard reporting and assist with cash flow analysis for Treasury.
• Support BAS, ATO returns, and assist with external audits.
• Investigate outstanding purchase orders and system discrepancies.
• Cross-check and release creditors’ payments.
• Manage foreign currency transactions and balance.

Skills

Financial reporting

Analytical capability

Attention to detail

Cross-site collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

CA or CPA qualification (preferred)

Tools

NetSuite

Excel

Job description

We’re looking for a driven and detail-focused Financial Accountant to join our Finance team in Perth. This is more than a reporting role — it’s an opportunity to partner closely with operations, influence decision-making, and contribute to a growing, purpose-led organisation with a strong presence across Western Australia.

If you enjoy working in a hands-on, fast-moving environment where no two days are the same, this role offers the perfect balance of technical depth and commercial exposure.

Key Performance Outputs

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financialstatements
• Maintain general ledger accuracy through journal entry review and approvals
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and stock movements across sites
• Ensure inventory and budgetary adjustments are reflected appropriately
• Review and correct GL allocations; assess provision and accrual needs
• Maintain and update the fixed asset register; run monthly depreciation
• Conduct on-site verification of stock counts with farm-based teams
• Draft dashboard reporting and assist with cash flow analysis for Treasury
• Support BAS, ATO returns, and assist with external audits
• Investigate outstanding purchase orders and system discrepancies
• Cross-check and release creditors’ payments
• Manage and evaluate foreign currency transactions and balance

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting , Finance, or a related field (essential)
• CA or CPA qualified, or currently enrolled andprogressing toward certification (preferred)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a financialaccounting or similar role
• Willingness to travel to farm sites within WA(day travel)
• This is asplit role, typically spending part of the week in the Perth office and parton-site at farms within day-travel distance

Functional / Technical

• Strong understanding of financial reporting, compliance, and accounting principles
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (NetSuite advantageous)
• Ability to work across complex, multi-site environments (agribusiness experience a plus)
• High attention to detail with strong analytical capability

Ways of Working

• You communicate clearly and build strong relationships across teams
• You take ownership, stay organised, and deliver to deadlines
• You operate with integrity, professionalism, and sound judgement
• You’re a self-starter who thrives in a dynamic, evolving environment

Why Join Us?

• Be part of something meaningful – contribute to a business that plays a vital role in a growing sector
• Broaden your impact – work closely with operations and see the real-world outcomes of your work
• Grow your career – gain exposure across multiple sites and build both technical and commercial skills
• Collaborative culture – join a team that values accountability, partnership, and continuous improvement
• Variety & autonomy – enjoy a role that offers both challenge and ownership

Please note: Only Australian residents with full working rights will be considered for this role.