Financial Accountant - Eagle Farm

The Sunpork Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SunPork Group is seeking a Financial Accountant to join our Brisbane finance team at the Eagle Farm head office. This role supports financial reporting, compliance, and accounting functions across the group.

With at least two years' experience, you will work on month-end processes, budgeting, and external audit support, while developing towards CA/CPA qualification in a collaborative, multi-site agricultural business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Commerce, Business, Finance or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience.
• Studying towards CA or CPA qualification.
• Sound knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and financial reporting requirements.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet reporting deadlines.
• Experience with ERP or financial systems such as Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, Pronto or NetSuite will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with monthly financial and management reporting, including variance analysis and commentary.
• Maintain capital expenditure registers and monitor work-in-progress costs.
• Support consolidated financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Assist with BAS, FBT, payroll tax and statutory reporting requirements.
• Support external audits, ensuring accurate financial records and documentation.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders across the business to ensure accurate financial information.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy and operational efficiencies.

Skills

Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication

Prioritisation

Education

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

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, Pronto, NetSuite)

Job description

Build your accounting career with one of Australia's leading pork producers.

Are you an ambitious Financial Accountant looking to develop your technical skills, gain exposure to a diverse business and progress towards your CA or CPA qualification?

SunPork Group is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Financial Accountant to join our Finance team based at our Eagle Farm head office.

This is an exciting opportunity for an accounting professional with at least two year's experience who enjoys working with numbers, solving problems and contributing to a collaborative finance environment.

About SunPork Group

SunPork Group is one of Australia's leading farmer-owned and operated pork producers, with operations spanning farming, production, processing, logistics and corporate services.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we pride ourselves on creating an environment where employees can develop their skills, grow professionally and contribute to the ongoing success of our business.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Group Finance Manager, you will play an important role in supporting the financial reporting, compliance and accounting functions across the SunPork Group.

Working alongside an experienced Finance team, you will gain valuable exposure to month-end reporting, financial analysis, budgeting, statutory compliance and process improvement initiatives.

This position is based at our Eagle Farm office, with occasional travel to Kingaroy, QLD, providing an opportunity to connect with our operational teams and gain a broader understanding of the business.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Prepare month-end journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with monthly financial and management reporting, including variance analysis and commentary.
• Maintain capital expenditure registers and monitor work-in-progress costs.
• Support consolidated financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Assist with BAS, FBT, payroll tax and statutory reporting requirements.
• Support external audits, ensuring accurate financial records and documentation.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders across the business to ensure accurate financial information.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy and operational efficiencies.

About You

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, organised and eager to continue developing their accounting career.

To be successful, you will have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Commerce, Business, Finance or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 2 years' relevant accounting experience.
• Currently studying towards your CA or CPA qualification (or equivalent).
• Sound knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and financial reporting requirements.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet reporting deadlines.
• Experience with ERP or financial systems such as Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, Pronto or NetSuite will be highly regarded.

Why Join SunPork?

At SunPork, we believe in investing in our people and supporting their professional development.

We offer:

• Career Development - Build your technical accounting skills while gaining exposure to a diverse, multi-site Australian business.
• Supportive Team Environment - Work alongside experienced finance professionals who value collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Variety & Exposure - Gain hands-on experience across financial reporting, compliance, budgeting and operational finance.
• Established Australian Business - Join a proudly Australian-owned organisation operating across the agricultural and food production industries.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you are passionate about accounting, eager to learn and looking for an opportunity to grow your career with a supportive organisation, we would love to hear from you!