Freight Forwarding- Senior Accountant

1 week ago

Brisbane QLD, Australia People Group Full time $80,000 - $95,000 per year
  • New Role as a Senior Accountant
  • Committed to innovation and professional growth
  • Salary up to $80,000 - $95,000 + Super

Your new company

This company leads the way in Australasian logistics, always setting new global standards. They focus on working together, being innovative, and always learning. They offer complete logistics solutions for import, export, and integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. With a commitment to both global quality and local expertise, they ensure their clients have an outstanding experience.

About Your New Role - Senior Accountant

Our client, a renowned chartered accounting firm, is on the lookout for a skilled Senior Accountant to join their talented team. This exciting role offers the chance to step into a strategic position, refine your leadership skills, and shape your path toward a future in management

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • End to end Accounts payable and receivable management, including invoice processing, daily/weekly & monthly payments, and debtor follow-up.
  • Processing international and overseas payments across multiple currencies
  • Credit card reconciliations and expense management.
  • Cash flow analysis, monitoring and forecasting to support business planning
  • Multiple currency Bank account reconciliations.
  • Month-end reporting, including P&L and variance analysis.
  • Balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining pre-payment register.
  • Preparation and lodgement of BAS/GST returns.
  • Assisting with the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts
  • Payroll oversight and ensuring compliance with superannuation and leave entitlements
  • Maintaining and improving internal financial controls and processes.
  • Assisting in the implementation and use of Cargowise financial modules
  • Liaising with external accountants as required.
  • Providing ad hoc financial analysis and reporting to management to support strategic decisions

What you will need to succeed

  • Solid experience in accounting or financial control (ideally within freight forwarding)
  • Knowledge of BAS and tax compliance requirements
  • Senior Accountant experience
  • Strong reconciliation and reporting skills
  • Experience managing international payments and multi-currency transactions
  • Proficiency with Cargowise

What you'll get in return

  • Comprehensive onboarding with continuous training
  • Attractive salary with quarterly performance rewards
  • Flexible and supportive workplace that prioritises wellbeing
  • Employee perks and real opportunities for career growth

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your resume, or call Thomas Hunter now at

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion.

Please Note:

People Group Recruitment is only accepting applications from candidates CURRENTLY RESIDING IN AUSTRALIA who have the relevant LOCAL skills and experience required for this role.

We DO NOT recruit for roles that offer sponsorship, internships, graduate programs, or entry-level positions.

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