About Us Leichhardt is an independent, Australian-owned solar salt project headquartered in Perth with operations in northern Western Australia. Our sites include the Lake MacLeod operations near Carnarvon and the Eramurra Project, 55km outside Karratha. Our mission is to create successful solar salt projects that are respected by our internal stakeholders as well as the communities in which we operate. With a social responsibility and sustainability focus, Leichhardt is driving innovation in the Australian salt landscape with a world class hi-spec, low-cost solar salt. Lake MacLeod also produces approximately 1Mtpa of gypsum, predominantly exported to the Asia-Pacific region. Our gypsum operation includes excavation and water leaching to produce a plasterboard and cement grade product. We value diversity, openness, and collaboration. We like to empower our people so they can make meaningful contributions and be impactful. If you have shared values and appreciate a work environment that supports your growth, come and join us on an exciting journey. About the Role We are seeking a Financial Accountant to ensure accuracy and timeliness of our financial reporting and accounting processes. The role is responsible for managing month-end close, general ledger reconciliations and statutory reporting, while ensuring compliance with Australian accounting standards and tax obligations. Key Responsibilities Month end journals and month end close process Support external tax advisors with annual FBT calculation Consider impact of changes to AASB standards on accounting processes and inform management Pronto system administration including maintaining purchase officer tables and customer master data Support the development of vendor contracts Liaise with mine site supply team to resolve PO / Goods Receipting issues Prepare and review monthly BAS statements such as GST, PAYG, Fuel Tax Credit. A full position description will be provided at the interview. What We Are Looking For To be considered for the role, you will have the following qualifications, skills, attributes and experience: Degree qualified in accounting/finance 5 years? experience in financial roles Experience with Pronto XI and Power BI Exposure to resources sector (desirable). It will also be beneficial if you have: Industry certifications such as CA/CPA. Why Join Us An opportunity to contribute to a growing, respected WA-based mining company with a strong safety and team culture Competitive remuneration package and long-term career development opportunities Exposure to both corporate and site-based operations. We are excited about growing the Leichhardt team, we have a great team culture where we all look after each other. If this sounds like a journey you would like to be a part of, we would love to hear from you. Eligibility All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia (without requiring sponsorship) to be considered for employment. If you are a suitable candidate for this position, please click the Apply Now button and submit your application. Shortlisting and recruitment of this role will commence immediately. We are not accepting agency candidates at this time.
