Financial Controller

Ritchie Consulting Group; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ritchie Consulting Group is seeking a qualified accountant to lead statutory and tax compliance for a private, family-oriented cattle business in Toowoomba. You will manage BAS, GST, FBT and payroll tax while ensuring accurate monthly, quarterly and year-end reporting.

The role covers payroll, banking, asset management and supplier reconciliations, with a strong emphasis on technical accounting and timely financial commentary.

Qualifications

• University degree in accounting or commerce.
• CA/CPA or equivalent membership.
• Extensive experience as a small business company accountant.
• Strong technical accounting competency with knowledge of standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage BAS, GST, FBT, payroll tax, workers compensation and income tax returns.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and year-end reporting (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, KPI commentary/variance analysis).
• Oversee payroll function.
• Lead banking functions and bank reconciliations.
• Manage accounts payable and receipts reconciliations.
• Oversee fixed asset register, disposals, additions and tax treatment of assets.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and resolve outstanding balances.

Skills

Payroll

Tax compliance

Financial reporting

Bank reconciliation

Accounts payable

Asset management

Variance analysis

Education

University degree in accounting/commerce

CA/CPA or equivalent

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Well established, thriving organic cattle enterprise supplying a premium product to up-market venues locally and internationally.

Privately owned and operated, successful organisation with a family orientated, small supportive team of six full time team members.

Renovated offices in the centre of Toowoomba with free onsite parking.

The Role:

Manage all statutory and tax compliance including BAS, GST, Fringe Benefit Tax, payroll tax, workers compensation and income tax returns.

Accountable for the preparation of accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end reporting including profit and loss, balance sheet, cash flow, KPI dashboard and financial commentary/variance analysis.

Responsible for payroll function.

Lead the banking function and bank reconciliation.

Manage accounts payable, reconciliations of receipts.

Oversee the fixed asset register, asset disposals, additions and transfers including correct accounting and tax treatment of assets.

Responsible for the preparation of balance sheet reconciliations and timely resolution of outstanding balances.

The Successful Applicant:

Relevant University Degree in accounting / commerce.

Member of a Professional Accounting Association - CA/CPA/Equivalent.

Extensive experience as a small business company accountant.

Strong technical accounting competency including sound knowledge of accounting standards.

Due to the overwhelming number of applicants that apply, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.