Role Overview This is a career-defining opportunity for a chartered accountant looking to make a high-quality first move from public practice into industry . The role sits within a well-established corporate finance function supporting a multi-entity Australian and New Zealand business with active projects, tenders and system initiatives underway. You’ll work closely with a CFO who trained in Big 4 and maintains a strong technical foundation , particularly across tax and commercial accounting. The environment is hands-on, supportive and designed to develop someone into a future subject matter expert or finance leader , rather than a static reporting role. Key Responsibilities Support group-level financial accounting across Australian and New Zealand entities Prepare and post month-end journals, balance sheet reconciliations and workpapers Assist with statutory reporting, audit processes and external advisor coordination Support corporate tax activities including BAS, GST, FBT and income tax processes Contribute to tax-effect accounting and maintenance of fixed asset registers Provide accounting and tax input into tenders, projects and commercial initiatives Support business decisions relating to growth, structural change and new initiatives Assist with finance system improvements and ERP implementation from an accounting perspective Partner with payroll and operations teams on new pay codes and compliance considerations Contribute to continuous improvement of financial controls, governance and reporting About You CA or CPA qualified (or near completion), ideally trained in a chartered accounting firm Background in audit, business services or tax within a professional practice environment Strong technical accounting foundation with an interest in commercial application Comfortable stepping into an autonomous role with exposure to senior stakeholders Curious, engaged and motivated by long-term career development rather than short-term title Looking for a first or second move into industry with genuine progression opportunity Why Apply High-quality first move from public practice into a corporate environment Direct exposure to a CFO with Big 4 training and a strong mentoring approach Broad role covering financial accounting, tax and commercial projects Clear runway to become a key finance SME and progress toward future management Stable, well-run business with ongoing projects and system investment Brisbane-based role with flexible working arrangements How to Apply For a confidential discussion about this opportunity or similar corporate accounting roles, please applu to Aequalis Consulting via the link . Conversations are discreet and exploratory, with full context provided before any formal application.
