Financial Accountant

2 weeks ago

Devonport, Tasmania, Australia Highgate Group Australia Pty Ltd Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Highgate Group is a leading national supplier of food packaging and processing consumables. With nearly 25 years of operation, Highgate Group is a family owned company with a solid reputation for quality, innovation, sustainability and reliability. Supplying Australia's food processors, our strong customer focus and commitment to excellence has made us a trusted partner in the industry.

We're looking for an experienced Financial Accountant to join our team in Devonport and play a key role in the financial operations of our business.

Reporting to the Finance Director, the Financial Accountant will be responsible for ensuring sound financial governance, accurate reporting, and smooth day-to-day operation of accounting processes. This role is central to financial planning and budgeting, providing insights and support to help guide the company's growth and sustainability.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Preparing end-of-month management accounts, financial analysis, and reporting to leadership.
  • Managing cash flow forecasting, overseas supplier payments, and foreign currency transactions.
  • Overseeing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, including debt collection and credit control.
  • Managing tax compliance including BAS, GST, PAYG, payroll tax, FBT, and company tax obligations.
  • Maintaining Fixed Asset and Financing Registers and reconciling balance sheet accounts.
  • Overseeing insurance renewals, claims, and coverage adequacy.
  • Reviewing contract terms and ensuring compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
  • Providing financial insights to support strategic planning and business proposals.
  • Supervising and mentoring your finance team.

Requirements

We're seeking someone with:

  • 5+ years' finance management experience, ideally in an import/wholesale trading environment.
  • A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline (CPA/CA highly regarded).
  • Proficiency in accounting systems and reporting tools (e.g., PowerBI).
  • Strong knowledge of Australian tax laws and financial compliance requirements.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with stakeholders across the business.
  • Experience leading or supervising staff.

Benefits

  • Rewarding salary

  • Positive, inclusive, and supportive team environment.

  • Opportunities for training and professional development.
  • Recognition and rewards for great work.

Highgate Group is more than just a workplace — we're a team that values collaboration, positivity, and delivering great results together. We are known for our work environment where people enjoy coming to work, feel supported, and are recognised for their contributions.

If you would like to join our team, and you can see yourself excelling as a result of working within the dynamics of our culture, we're very keen to start our interview process so you can convince us

We look forward to receiving your application.

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