Senior Accountant - Melbourne

K&S Freighters; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive remuneration

Career development

Be part of building a new team

Novated car lease option

Salary sacrifice

Paid parental leave

Growth and development

Employee assistance program

Corporate health plan discount

Descripción de la vacante

K&S Freighters in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our Shared Services Finance team. This hands-on role covers general ledger, month-end close, fixed assets, taxation and compliance across Australia and New Zealand.

Based in Truganina, VIC, the role offers exposure to end-to-end financial processes and opportunities to streamline controls while partnering with business units and external advisors. Travel to Mount Gambier will be required as needed.

Formación

• Minimum 5 years of financial accounting experience.
• CA/CPA qualification or progression toward designation.
• Strong understanding of GST, BAS and FBT in ANZ.

Responsabilidades

• Lead month-end and year-end close activities with complex GL journals and reconciliations.
• Manage Fixed Asset Registers, depreciation and PPE reporting.
• Prepare BAS, GST and FBT compliance across AU/NZ.
• Support income tax and other tax compliance activities.
• Collaborate with auditors and external advisors on accounting matters.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and strengthen controls.
• Provide technical accounting support to finance colleagues.

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Month-end close

Communication skills

Process improvement

Autonomous

Educación

CA/CPA qualified or in progress

Descripción del empleo

Who are we:

K&S Corporation is an ASX-listed company and dominant multi-modal transport and logistics provider in Australia and New Zealand. Our comprehensive offerings across road, rail, and sea transport, alongside fuel distribution and specialised logistics subsidiaries, position us a critical player in national and trans‑Tasman supply chains, serving a wide range of sectors from mining and agriculture to retail and industrial clients. With a proud 80-year history our brand is known for innovation, customer focus, continuous improvement, and industry leading safety. K&S Freighters maintains one of Australia's largest company‑owned fleet, employing over 1600 personnel and headquartered in Truganina, Victoria.

About K&S Freighters:

At K&S Freighters, we're more than just transport, we're the driving force behind Australia's supply chain. From road, rail, and coastal sea forwarding to export packing and wharf lodgement, we deliver seamless, end-to-end logistics solutions that keep Australia moving.

The Opportunity:

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our Shared Services Finance team, reporting to the Finance Manager. This is a hands‑on senior accounting role with broad exposure across general ledger, month‑end close, fixed assets, taxation and compliance across our Australian and New Zealand operations. You'll play a key role in ensuring the integrity of our financial reporting while also identifying opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls and make our finance operations more efficient.

With the opportunity to work from Truganina, VIC this role is ideal for a technically strong accountant who enjoys being involved in the detail while also partnering with the wider business.

Please note: This position requires travel to Mount Gambier as determined by business needs.

You will:

• Lead month-end and year-end close activities, including complex GL journals and reconciliations.
• Manage Fixed Asset Registers, depreciation and PPE reporting across key business streams.
• Prepare and coordinate BAS, GST and FBT requirements across Australia and New Zealand.
• Support income tax, Fuel Tax Credit and other tax compliance activities.
• Partner with auditors, tax advisors and government bodies on accounting and tax matters.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve systems and strengthen controls.
• Provide technical accounting support and guidance to the broader Finance team.

What you'll bring:

• Minimum 5 years' relevant financial accounting experience, ideally gained within a Big 4/Mid-Tier accounting firm or complex commercial environment.
• CA/CPA qualified or working towards qualification, with a relevant accounting or finance degree.
• Strong general ledger and month-end accounting experience.
• Good understanding of Australian and New Zealand tax requirements, including GST, BAS and FBT.
• Experience with fixed asset accounting and depreciation.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to investigate and resolve financial variances.
• A hands‑on approach with a genuine interest in process and systems improvement.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with internal stakeholders, auditors and external advisors.
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing positively to a broader finance team.

Why Join us:

• Competitive remuneration
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Be part of building a new team from the beginning
• Novated car lease option
• Salary sacrifice
• Paid parental leave
• Growth and development to support career progression
• Employee recognition and rewards program24/7 Employee assistance program including financial wellness support
• Corporate health plan discount
• Background checks for all new employees to support our safe workplace
• Stable ASX listed, multi-modal business with 80 years of industry history

To uphold our core value of "Everybody Safe Everyday" a pre-employment medical and police check will be required to be successful in this role.

Applicants must have full Australian working rights. We are not engaging recruitment agencies for this role.