Dealership Accountant in Gold Coast

If you are an experienced accountant who wants to apply your skills in a structured, supportive environment with real variety across a large automotive group, this permanent full-time role based on the Gold Coast is worth a close look.

About the role:

• This is a hands-on accounting role where your work directly supports sound financial decision-making across the dealership and contributes to the broader performance of Frizelle Sunshine Automotive.
• Your day-to-day will include:
• Preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports, giving you visibility across the full dealership operation
• Reconciling balance sheet accounts and ensuring the integrity of the general ledger
• Managing accounts payable and receivable functions, keeping the business running smoothly
• Assisting with statutory reporting, BAS preparation, and compliance obligations
• Working closely with department managers to provide financial insight that helps them make informed decisions
• Contributing to the annual budgeting and forecasting process alongside the wider finance team

About you:

• You bring solid accounting foundations and the confidence to manage competing priorities without losing attention to detail.
• A relevant accounting qualification such as a degree in Accounting or Finance is essential
• Experience in a dealership or automotive environment will be highly regarded and help you settle in quickly
• Strong working knowledge of accounting software and advanced Excel skills
• Familiarity with DMS platforms, ideally Pentana or similar, is a genuine advantage
• Clear communication skills that allow you to translate financial data into plain language for non-finance colleagues
• A methodical, accurate approach to your work, with the discipline to meet reporting deadlines consistently

The benefits:

• Frizelle Sunshine Automotive offers a stable, well-resourced environment where finance professionals are genuinely valued and supported to grow.
• Benefits include:
• A permanent full-time role with long-term career prospects across one of Australia's largest automotive groups
• A collaborative finance team that shares knowledge and supports each other
• A Gold Coast location, giving you a convenient base on the southern end of the coast
• Access to employee benefits including vehicle purchase discounts and service offers
• Exposure to a broad, multi-franchise business that keeps the work varied and the learning ongoing

Frizelle Sunshine Automotive is a proud Australian-owned business and part of the Peter Warren Automotive Holdings family. We represent some of the finest vehicle brands and offer a complete range of services, including expert mechanical servicing, to cover all aspects of vehicle ownership. With over 900 dedicated employees across multiple locations, our team is built on a foundation of extensive industry knowledge, outstanding sales and customer service, and leading expertise. We value our people as one of our greatest assets and are looking for passionate individuals to join our growing team.