Financial Accountant

About Us 

Agri Labour Australia (ALA) is an award-winning, family-owned agricultural recruitment company supporting Australia’s food and fibre sector nationwide. With a team of 80+ professionals across Australia, India and Fiji, we are guided by our values of safety, integrity, performance and care, and are committed to creating positive, productive workplaces where people can thrive.

About the Role 

We are seeking a Financial Accountant to support the Agri Labour Australia and Health Plus People businesses. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will own month-end reporting for our subsidiary entities, contribute to the month-end close for the main entity, and provide the analysis and insight that helps the business make informed decisions. You will also oversee internal payroll and support statutory compliance and PALM scheme reconciliations across multiple entities.

This is a role for someone who enjoys building strong relationships across a business, understands the commercial drivers behind the numbers, and takes pride in accurate, timely reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete month-end accounting for two subsidiary entities, including balance sheet reporting
• Support the month-end close for the main entity, including accruals, prepayments and accounting journals
• Contribute to forecasting, cashflow reporting and the annual budgeting process for the subsidiaries
• Prepare ad hoc reporting and analysis to support business decisions
• Oversee fortnightly payroll for approximately 100 internal staff
• Assist with PAYG, BAS (weekly, monthly and quarterly) and Payroll Tax lodgements, and annual reconciliations
• Complete PALM scheme payroll versus general ledger reconciliations, investigate discrepancies and report on reconciliation status
• Produce overhead reporting through Excel and dashboards
• Assist with year-end close and annual audit preparation

About You

• 7+ years’ experience in a similar accounting role
• Strong experience across month-end close, journals, balance sheet reconciliations and financial reporting
• Sound working knowledge of payroll and statutory compliance
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (essential)
• Experience with MYOB and/or Xero
• High attention to detail and the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach
• CPA or CA qualification is highly regarded; candidates who are working towards or willing to pursue a qualification are encouraged to apply

Why Join Us?

• Hybrid working: up to two days working from home after successful completion of probation
• Supportive team culture: a collaborative, people-first workplace
• Team activities: opportunities to engage with the agribusiness industry and company events
• Dog-friendly office: enjoy a pet-friendly workplace
• Prime location: close to restaurants, cafes, shopping and public transport in Fortitude Valley