From regional airlines and helicopter tours to Kimberley lodges and polit training, the HMC Group is one of Western Australia's most diverse and fastest growing aviation and tourism groups. To support our growing scale and complexity, we've created a new Senior Accountant role in our Rivervale-based finance team. The role will work closely with senior leaders across the Group. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance, supporting treasury activities, and driving continuous improvement across the finance function. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accountant who enjoys working in a dynamic environment and wants to contribute to the growth of a diverse organisation.
About the role
As Senior Accountant, you will take ownership of key financial reporting and compliance activities across a diverse portfolio of businesses. Partnering with operational leaders and the broader finance team, you will provide valuable financial insights, contribute to business improvement initiatives and help support the Group's continued growth.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Month-End Close
Lead month-end close activities, ensuring reporting deadlines are achieved.
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, journals and month-end reporting packages.
Prepare consolidated Group reporting, including cash flow reporting.
Analyse results and provide meaningful financial insights to stakeholders.
Support business unit managers in understanding financial performance and identifying improvement opportunities.
Revenue & Treasury Management
Take ownership of revenue accounting processes and ensure compliance with AASB 15.
Review debtor performance and support effective working capital management.
Assist with cash flow forecasting and treasury reporting.
Administer banking and corporate credit card access across the Group.
Tax & Compliance
Review BAS and FBT reporting.
Prepare statutory reporting, including ATO and ABS submissions.
Support tax return preparation in collaboration with external advisors.
Ensure adherence to relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
Audit & Continuous Improvement
Prepare year-end audit workpapers and support annual financial statement preparation.
Maintain finance process documentation and controls.
Identify opportunities to improve systems, reporting and operational efficiency.
Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement across the finance team.
About you
You are a commercially minded accounting professional who combines strong technical skills with a proactive and solutions-focused approach. You enjoy building relationships across a business, identifying opportunities for improvement and contributing to organisational success beyond the numbers.
To be successful, you will have
Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or Commerce.
CA or CPA qualification.
5+ years' experience in a professional or commercial accounting environment.
Strong financial reporting and reconciliation experience.
Experience with Xero or similar ERP/accounting systems.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
Experience within aviation, tourism or other asset-intensive industries will be highly regarded but is not essential.
Join a growing and diversified WA-based business with a strong track record of expansion and investment.
Newly created position offering the opportunity to make your mark and help shape the future of the finance function.
Work alongside experienced leaders and gain exposure to a broad portfolio of aviation, tourism, hospitality and training businesses.
Supportive and collaborative team environment that values initiative, continuous improvement and professional development.
Full-time permanent role based in Rivervale with salary packaging benefits and career progression opportunities.
About the HMC Group
Nexus Airlines - Western Australia's newest regional airline, servicing Western Australia and beyond.
Aviair - One of Australia's largest and leading fixed wing general aviation operators with charter, scheduled services and scenic flights operating throughout the Kimberley and Pilbara regions for corporate, mining, government and tourism clients.
HeliSpirit - HeliSpirit offers tourism helicopter services from eleven spectacular locations in the Kimberley, Pilbara, and Goldfields regions, as well as a range of corporate and charter helicopter services in the North West of WA.
Australian Helicopter Academy - Providing commercial helicopter pilot training.
Bungle Bungle Savannah Lodge & Guided Tours - Eco-accommodation in the heart of Purnululu National Park and guided walking tours with a focus on Indigenous training and employment whilst also providing authentic Indigenous tourism experiences.
Freshwater East Kimberley Apartments - Kununurra's leading accommodation offering with sixty resort style apartments.
The PumpHouse Restaurant - an iconic Kununurra dining establishment on the banks of the Ord River offering a quality dining option to locals and visitors alike.
Kimberley Experiences - providing specialist and personalised Kimberley travel itineraries by highly experienced travel designers.
