At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team as an Accountant, handling financial reporting and supporting operations.
- Company: Be part of Sigma Aerospace, a leading aviation services provider on the Sunshine Coast.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, hands-on responsibilities, and direct exposure to leadership.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a fast-paced, innovative industry.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a unique aviation environment while contributing to business growth.
- Qualifications: Degree in Accounting or Finance with 5 years of relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 $ per year.
We are seeking a hands-on Accountant to join a growing aviation services business on the Sunshine Coast. Operating across Australia and internationally, the business delivers a range of aviation services, including aerial firefighting, emergency response, aircraft maintenance and infrastructure support.
Working closely with the CFO and leadership team, you will play an important role in financial reporting, business performance and supporting operations across a diverse, multi-company environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing monthly management accounts
- General ledger reconciliations
- Month-end and year-end reporting
- Group consolidations
- Multi-currency reporting
- Budgeting
- Forecasting and variance analysis
- Overseeing stock and inventory accounting
- Fixed assets
- Audit support
- Financial controls and process improvement
This is an opportunity for a commercially minded accountant who enjoys a broad, hands-on role and wants to contribute to the continued growth of a distinctive aviation and engineering business.
Essential Requirements
- Minimum 5 years' post-qualification accounting experience, with strong hands-on stock and inventory accounting experience.
- Degree in Accounting, Finance or Commerce (essential).
- CPA or CA qualification preferred but not mandatory.
- Full Australian working rights and eligibility to work in Australia.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting, advanced Microsoft Excel skills, and experience using ERP or accounting systems.
Desirable Experience
- Experience in group consolidations and/or multi-currency accounting, fixed asset accounting, and Microsoft Business Central will be highly regarded.
- Commercial industry experience in manufacturing, engineering, aviation, wholesale, retail or distribution is desirable.
- Aviation experience is not essential for candidates with strong relevant commercial experience.
Attitude
- Commercially minded, detail-oriented and proactive, with strong communication skills and the ability to support managers across the business while identifying opportunities for process improvement.
Role Benefits
- Competitive Salary - Negotiable for the Right Candidate
- Broad, Hands-On Accounting Responsibilities
- Direct Exposure to the CFO and Leadership Team
- Opportunity to Contribute to Business Growth and Process Improvement
- Work Within a Unique Aviation and Engineering Environment
- Sunshine Coast Location
Accountant (Aviation) in Cooroy employer: Sigma Aerospace
Sigma Aerospace offers an exceptional work environment for the Tech Services & Engineering Manager role, located in the beautiful Maroochydore / Sunshine Coast area. With a focus on technical leadership and broad exposure across MRO operations, employees benefit from a Monday-Friday roster, potential relocation support, and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team culture that prioritises customer and stakeholder engagement.
