Group Accountant | Pathway to Financial Controller

Wickham Freight Lines Pty Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP program

Family-owned culture

Career development opportunities

Long-tenure staff

Job summary

Wickham Freight Lines, a diversified transport and logistics group, seeks a Group Accountant to drive financial control and month-end close across multiple entities. The role offers a clear pathway toward a Financial Controller position and reports to the GM Finance.

You will lead reconciliations, fixed assets, project accounting, and tax reporting while mentoring the finance team and improving ERP processes.

Qualifications

• Qualified CPA/CA/IPA or equivalent.
• Proven experience in financial accounting and month-end reporting.
• Experience with multi-entity accounting and statutory reporting.
• Strong Excel skills and ERP experience (Pronto preferred).
• Demonstrated leadership potential and ability to manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Group month-end close and financial control activities.
• Manage balance sheet reconciliations, journals, accruals, intercompany accounts.
• Oversee fixed assets, capital projects, inventory/WIP, and hire-purchase accounting.
• Prepare and review BAS, payroll taxes, Work Cover, and year-end workpapers.
• Assist with budgets, forecasts, cash flow reporting, and Board reporting.
• Develop and supporting Finance team members; drive process improvements.

Skills

Financial accounting

Month-end reporting

Reconciliations

Multi-entity accounting

Leadership

Education

CPA/CA/IPA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Pronto

Job description

Group Accountant | Pathway to Financial Controller

Wickhams Group
Wickhams Group are a dynamic and growing business in the Transport, agriculture, property and manufacturing sectors.

Wickham Farms (Agriculture), we're not just farmers; we're innovators in the world of hard vegetables. With over four generations of farming excellence, we understand the importance of quality and reliability in your supply chain.

Wickham Freight lines (Transport), we’re driven by purpose and passion, delivering safe, reliable transport solutions that keep your business moving. Our core values define who we are: we put safety first, work smarter, achieve success together, and take pride in every journey.

Our Benefits and Culture:

• Get access to our free employee assistance program that includes assistance with yourhealth, finances, nutrition and legal advice for both you and your family.
• We are a family owned business and understand that work-life balance can be different for everyone.
• We will enable you to be at your best so you can reach your career dreams and goals.
• Wickham Freight Lines has career fulfilment with 25% of theiremployees that have atenure of 10 years or more.
• Enjoy a vast number of discounts with our employee benefits scheme.

The Role:

This role is a superb opportunity to showcase and enhance your financial and management skills in the Transport and Agricultural industries. This position will be based in both Warwick and Killarney QLD.
If you were looking for a tree change then this is the opportunity for you. The country town of Warwick, the spectacular mountain vistas and waterfalls of Killarney creates the perfect tree change for anyone.

Group Accountant | Pathway to Financial Controller:

Are you a technically strong accountant looking to take the next step in your career? Join our growing Group and play a key role in driving financial control, reporting accuracy, and continuous improvement while developing toward a future Financial Controller position.
Reporting to the GM Finance, you will lead month-end processes, oversee reconciliations, fixed assets, project and hire-purchase accounting, and coordinate statutory and tax reporting across the Group. You will also support and mentor Finance team members while helping strengthen systems, processes, and controls.

What you'll be doing:

• Coordinating Group month-end close and financial control activities
• Managing balance sheet reconciliations, journals, accruals, and intercompany accounts
• Overseeing fixed assets, capital projects, inventory/WIP, and hire-purchase accounting
• Preparing and reviewing BAS, Fuel Tax Credits, payroll tax, Work Cover, and year-end workpapers
• Assisting with budgets, forecasts, cash flow reporting, and Board reporting
• Developing and supporting Finance team members
• Driving process improvements and ERP system efficiencies
• Genuine career progression pathway to Financial Controller
• Exposure to diverse operations across a growing Group
• Supportive leadership and professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on business performance

About you:

• CPA, CA, IPA or equivalent qualification completed or substantially completed
• Proven experience in financial accounting, month-end reporting, and reconciliations
• Strong multi-entity financial accounting, month-end, reconciliation and statutory reporting experience
• Strong Excel and ERP capability; Pronto experience highly advantageous.
• Experience in transport, logistics, manufacturing or another asset-intensive environment advantageous
• Demonstrated leadership potential and ability to manage deadlines and complex financial information

We offer a competitive remuneration, with salary negotiated to reflect your experience, expertise, and contribution.

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