Senior Accountant - Melbourne

K&S Corporation

Melbourne

On-site

AUD 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

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Novated car lease option

Paid parental leave

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Job summary

K&S Corporation is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Shared Services Finance team in Victoria. This hands-on role covers general ledger, month-end close, fixed assets, taxation and compliance for Australia and New Zealand operations.

You will drive process improvements and partner with auditors and advisers to ensure robust financial reporting. The position supports travel to Mount Gambier as required, and offers a pathway to build a strong finance function within a growing, ASX-listed

Qualifications

5+ years' relevant financial accounting experience, ideally in Big 4/Mid-Tier or complex commercial environment.
CA/CPA qualification or progress; accounting/finance degree.
Strong general ledger and month-end accounting experience.
Solid understanding of Australian and New Zealand tax (GST, BAS, FBT).
Experience with fixed asset accounting and depreciation.
Detail-oriented with ability to resolve variances and improve processes.
Hands-on approach with interest in systems improvement.
Excellent communication to liaise with internal stakeholders, auditors and advisors.

Responsibilities

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.

Skills

Financial accounting

GL & month-end close

Fixed asset accounting

Tax compliance (GST/BAS/FBT)

Audit liaison

Process improvement

Stakeholder communication

Education

CA/CPA qualified or progressing

Accounting or Finance degree

Job description

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: