Job Overview

Our client is looking for a highly experienced Senior Accountant with a strong Australian tax and compliance background to lead the finance function of a fast-growing multi-entity transport and logistics group. This role will oversee the finance team, ensure financial integrity, prepare board-level management reports, manage BAS preparation, and drive process improvement and automation.

Schedule

• Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AEST, with 1 hour unpaid break (40 work hours per week)

Independent Contractor Perks

• Health Insurance Coverage for eligible locations
• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Month-End

• Lead full month-end close within 5 working days
• Prepare consolidated and entity-level financial statements
• Produce board-ready management reports, including variance analysis, revenue breakdown, fleet costs, and financial insights
• Review reconciliations performed by the Finance Team Leader
• Identify financial trends, risks, and performance drivers

Australian Tax & Compliance

• Prepare BAS working papers (GST, PAYG, installments)
• Review GST coding and compliance
• Prepare Fuel Tax Credit calculations where applicable
• Support Australian tax lodgements
• Maintain audit-ready documentation

Cashflow, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Prepare weekly cash flow forecasts
• Maintain rolling 13-week cashflow projections
• Assist in budgeting and financial planning
• Develop financial models and projections using Microsoft Excel
• Forecast GST liabilities, payroll obligations, and major cost cycles

Internal Controls & Fraud Prevention

• Implement and maintain segregation of duties
• Strengthen approval and payment controls
• Monitor unusual transactions and financial anomalies
• Maintain audit trail integrity
• Ensure finance processes are compliant and controlled

Automation & Systems Improvement

• Utilise Xero automation tools
• Identify inefficiencies and implement workflow improvements
• Support integration between operational and accounting systems
• Improve reporting processes and efficiency

Requirements

• CPA qualified or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting Australian clients
• Strong knowledge of GST, BAS, PAYG, and compliance
• Advanced Xero proficiency
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills (financial modelling, forecasting, reporting)
• Experience preparing board-level management reports
• Experience implementing internal controls and improving finance workflows
• Strong fraud prevention awareness
• Experience reconciling high-volume credit accounts (review level)
• Experience with Australian tax and accounting standards
• Strong proficiency in Xero as the primary accounting platform
• Ability to navigate multiple systems and software tools
• Daily reconciliation discipline and a no-backlog environment
• Strong focus on deadlines, accuracy, and accountability
• Experience with automation tools is highly regarded
• Ability to contribute to workflow improvement initiatives
• Strong commitment to optimizing cash flow and financial processes

Side Note

• This is a permanent work-from-home role under an Independent Contractor arrangement. Candidates must have their own computer and reliable internet connection, and are responsible for their own taxes and benefits. Professional hourly fees are established based on your performance in the application process.

Reminder

Please follow the provided link to BruntWork’s Career Site to finish your initial application requirements, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.