Senior Accountant – Automotive Industry
Location: Southern Gold Coast
Salary: Competitive package based on experience
 
Prime Location

 
About the Role
 
As the Senior Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the organisation's financial health. Reporting directly to the Dealer Principal, you will manage the day-to-day accounting operations while contributing to strategic financial planning and reporting.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end financial processes, including preparing accurate financial statements.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to provide insightful recommendations to the Dealer Principal.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
• Prepare and lodge BAS, payroll tax, and other statutory reporting requirements.
• Perform reconciliations of accounts, bank statements, and intercompany transactions.
• Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Assist in financial audits and liaise with external auditors as needed.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior accounting staff.

 
About You
 
To succeed in this role, you will bring a combination of technical expertise, leadership, and a hands-on approach to financial management.
 
Key Attributes:

• Degree qualified in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA or CA qualification is preferred.
• Proven experience in a similar senior accounting role, ideally in the automotive or retail industry.
• Strong knowledge of Australian accounting standards and tax regulations.
• Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Excel skills.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams.
• High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Eligibility Requirements
 
This role is open to only Australian and New Zealand citizens or current Permanent Residents.
 
Why Join Us?
 
This is an opportunity to become a key part of a well-established business in the automotive sector. Located on the Southern Gold Coast, you’ll enjoy working in a supportive and professional workplace culture while being close to some of the region's most beautiful beaches and lifestyle opportunities. We offer:

• A positive workplace culture with a focus on collaboration.
• Opportunities for career development and growth.
• Competitive remuneration aligned with your experience.
• Work-life balance with a focus on employee well-being.

How to Apply
 
If you’re ready to take the wheel and steer your career in the right direction, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience using the application link below. All conversations and information are shared in strict confidence.
 
 
About Automotive Talent:
 
We're all about finding the right people for the automotive industry. Whether helping partners fill a role or helping you find a new job, we know the industry inside out. We can find the perfect fit for any position across Australia, New Zealand, Asia, the US, and Canada.
 
We'd love to be your go-to for all things career-related in the automotive world.
 
Check out www.automotivetalent.com.au for more information, or contact us.