Financial Accountant

7 days ago

Launceston, Tasmania, Australia TasPorts Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Who we are

TasPorts is a state-owned company responsible for eleven Tasmanian ports and the Devonport Airport. We are a vertically integrated organisation, providing a diverse range of port and marine operations and services around Tasmania. Our vision is to proudly connect people, products and solutions for the benefit of all Tasmanians.

With 99% of the State's freight moving through our multi-port system, TasPorts facilitates vital trade to enable industry partners and communities while ensuring the highest environmental and safety standards.

We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women.

TasPorts | WORK180 Endorsed Employer

The role

As Financial Accountant, you will play a key role in ensuring the efficient, effective, and compliant delivery of financial accounting across TasPorts and its subsidiaries. This role supports strategic decision making and performance insights, while contributing to improved internal service delivery within the Corporate Services division.

Key Duties

  • Deliver timely financial reporting and analysis to support decision-making.
  • Prepare annual financial statements, month-end reports, and external compliance reporting.
  • Maintain financial governance, including reconciliations and asset register accuracy.
  • Support tax compliance across FBT, GST, and income tax obligations.
  • Assist with working capital, debt, and treasury management.
  • Contribute to Board and Audit Committee reporting.
  • Drive improvements in financial systems, processes, and reporting.
  • Undertake project work and other duties as required.

What You Bring

  • 5+ years' experience in a finance role with strong technical accounting and tax knowledge.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
  • Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial systems.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under pressure.

What You'll Have

  • Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
  • CAANZ or CPA certification.
  • Current driver's licence.
  • Ability to obtain and hold a Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC).

Where to next?

TasPorts offer a supportive and flexible work environment, professional development opportunities and a range of attractive employee benefits.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace, where the individual differences of our employees are considered value-adding. We encourage applications from suitably qualified persons, including Indigenous Australians, people of all ages and people with a disability.

All applications are to include the following:

  • Cover Letter
  • Current CV

For more information about TasPorts, please visit our website: , or if you have any questions regarding the role - please contact our Recruitment team via email: .

Please click on the below link to APPLY NOW. Please note only applications made through the link will be considered.

Applications close 12noon 17th October 2025

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