Group Accountant

Agrifutures; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Agrifutures is seeking an experienced accountant to own the full accounting cycle across a diverse portfolio of businesses. You will manage month-end close, balance sheet integrity, and management reporting while cross-training with other group entities to provide coverage.

The role requires CA/CPA qualification or progress towards it, strong technical accounting skills, and a proactive, detail-oriented mindset to deliver timely, accurate reporting and ongoing process improvements.

Qualifications

• CA/CPA qualified or working towards completion.
• Strong financial and management accounting experience.
• Experience managing month-end and balance sheet processes.
• Sound knowledge of Australian tax and compliance requirements.
• Experience with budgeting and forecasting.
• Strong Excel and accounting systems capability.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accurate, timely reporting.
• Collaborative approach and willingness to support the wider finance team.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Take primary accounting ownership for your allocated business(es).
• Own month-end close, management reporting and balance sheet integrity.
• Work closely with transactional colleagues to oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll.
• Prepare budgets and forecasts.
• Own business-level tax compliance, including BAS, FBT and payroll tax.
• Coordinate audit requirements, including supporting schedules and audit requests.
• Maintain strong financial controls and meet group reporting requirements.
• Analyse financial results and provide clear commentary on performance.
• Support working capital management—inventory, receivables, payables and cash flow.
• Identify and implement improvements across finance processes and systems.
• Cross-train across other businesses in the group to provide coverage and support.
• Work collaboratively as part of a broader finance team.

Skills

Financial reporting

Management accounting

Month-end close

Budgeting & forecasting

Excel proficiency

Accounts payable/receivable/payroll

Australian tax knowledge

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

CA/CPA qualified or working towards

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

About the role:

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you'll take ownership of accounting for a portfolio of businesses within the group, with responsibility for month-end close, balance sheet integrity and management reporting. You'll also contribute to broader group finance activities, cross-train across other businesses in the group, and provide support and coverage where needed.

This is a hands-on role suited to an experienced accountant who enjoys owning the full accounting cycle and working across a diverse group of businesses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take primary accounting ownership for your allocated business(es)


• Own month-end close, management reporting and balance sheet integrity


• Work closely with transactional colleagues to oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll


• Prepare budgets and forecasts


• Own business-level tax compliance, including BAS, FBT and payroll tax


• Coordinate audit requirements, including supporting schedules and audit requests


• Maintain strong financial controls and meet group reporting requirements


• Analyse financial results and provide clear commentary on performance


• Support working capital management - inventory, receivables, payables and cash flow


• Identify and implement improvements across finance processes and systems


• Cross-train across other businesses in the group to provide coverage and support


• Work collaboratively as part of a broader finance team

What We Are Looking For:

• CA/CPA qualified, or working towards completion


• Strong financial and management accounting experience


• Experience managing month-end and balance sheet processes
  
• Sound knowledge of Australian tax and compliance requirements


• Experience with budgeting and forecasting


• Strong Excel and accounting systems capability


• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accurate, timely reporting


• A collaborative approach and willingness to support the wider finance team


• A proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities