Accountant | Permanent Opportunity | Cairns Your new company Hays are pleased to be partnering with a well-established and growing organisation based in Cairns to recruit an experienced Accountant for a permanent opportunity. This position has become available due to an internal promotion, offering you the chance to step into a key role within a high-performing finance team with excellent handover support. Your new role Reporting to senior finance leadership, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the organisation’s financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, strong governance, and effective accounting processes. Key responsibilities will include: Maintaining general ledger and financial accounting processes Assisting with monthly financial reporting, including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow (IFRS compliant) Performing balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring data integrity Supporting statutory compliance, including tax obligations (GST, PAYG) and audit requirements Assisting with accounts payable and receivable processes Supporting internal and external audit processes Contributing to budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management Driving continuous improvement of financial processes, systems, and controls What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will require the following; Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Business, or Finance CA/CPA qualified or working towards (highly regarded) Demonstrated experience in a similar accounting role Strong understanding of financial reporting, general ledger, and reconciliations Experience working with accounting systems and intermediate to advanced Excel skills Knowledge of tax and compliance requirements High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively across the business What you'll get in return Competitive Salary super Permanent, full-time opportunity based in Cairns Strong onboarding and handover support Exposure to senior stakeholders and key business decision-making Supportive team culture with a focus on continuous improvement Long‑term career development opportunities What you need to do now If you’re interested in this role or for more information, please contact Grace Dunn at Hays on 07 4049 2 or email hays.com.au If this job isn't quite right for you, though you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion and visit our website www.hays.com.au to review our current list of available positions.3001744
