Financial Accountant

19 hours ago

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia The Shift People Pty Ltd Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

Our client, an iconic lifestyle brand based in beautiful Byron Bay, is looking for a Financial Accountant to join their dynamic and growing team.

This isn't just any brand — their products fuel adventure, freedom, and connection to the outdoors. They're globally recognised for their creativity, innovation, and commitment to quality, with a strong local heartbeat and a thriving international presence.

The Opportunity

As the Financial Accountant, you'll play a key role in steering the financial health of the business. Working closely with the Finance Manager and wider team, you'll deliver accurate reporting, support commercial decision-making, and ensure compliance while helping the business continue to scale globally.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and deliver monthly management reports, financial statements, and year-end accounts
  • Conduct balance sheet reconciliations, journals, accruals, and prepayments with precision
  • Support budgeting and forecasting cycles, providing variance analysis and insights
  • Ensure statutory compliance, including tax, payroll, BAS, and audit requirements
  • Partner with stakeholders across the business to deliver meaningful financial insights that influence decision-making
  • Contribute to cash flow management and working capital monitoring
  • Identify opportunities for process and system improvements that boost efficiency and accuracy
  • Assist with ad-hoc projects and reporting as the business continues to expand globally

About You

You're a detail-oriented and commercially minded finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You love the balance of technical accounting and being a true business partner.

You'll bring:

  • Degree Qualified
  • Desire to complete CA or CPA qualifications
  • Proven experience in a Financial Accountant or similar role
  • Strong knowledge of accounting standards and compliance requirements
  • Excellent skills in Excel and accounting software (ERP experience highly regarded)
  • Ability to analyse data, spot trends, and present insights in a clear, business-friendly way
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills — you enjoy working with people across all levels of the business
  • A proactive mindset with the ability to prioritise, problem-solve, and meet deadlines
  • A flexible, can-do approach — you're just as comfortable rolling up your sleeves for the details as you are contributing to strategic conversations

If you're looking to combine your financial expertise with a career in an exciting industry and an unbeatable lifestyle location, this is your chance.

For more information, please contact Lauren Rodwell from The Shift People on

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