Operations Accountant

Your new company

Due to an internal promotion, a rare opportunity has become available for an Operations Accountant to join a well-established and highly successful industrial services organisation. This role offers the chance to step into a high-performing finance team while partnering closely with operational leaders across a large-scale, asset-intensive business. The internal promotion demonstrates the company's commitment to career development and provides an excellent platform for someone looking to broaden their commercial and operational accounting experience. Operating nationally within a project-driven environment, the business continues to invest significantly in growth, technology and operational capability. As part of a collaborative finance team, you will gain exposure to senior leadership while playing a key role in an upcoming ERP transformation project.

Your new role

Reporting to the Assistant Controller, you will provide critical financial support to operational leaders across the business, helping drive performance through accurate reporting, forecasting and commercial insight.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing budgets, forecasts and variance analysis
• Supporting month-end close activities, including revenue and cost accruals
• Managing revenue recognition and cost matching processes
• Reviewing operational performance and profitability across multiple cost centres
• Partnering with Operations Managers, the General Manager and CFO
• Supporting invoicing, accounts receivable and commercial reporting activities
• Attending regular revenue and cost review meetings with key stakeholders
• Assisting with tender costing, project analysis and commercial modelling
• Developing performance reporting and operational insights
• Contributing to a major ERP upgrade project commencing next year

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful, you will have:

• Previous experience in a Management Accountant, Operations Accountant or Project Accountant role
• Strong understanding of P&L management, forecasting, accruals and month-end reporting
• Experience working within project-based, engineering, industrial, resources, construction, manufacturing or similar commercial environments
• Exposure to Dynamics GP or comparable ERP systems
• Strong stakeholder engagement and business partnering skills
• Ability to work independently within a hands-off management environment
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Advanced Excel capability
• CA or CPA qualification (or working towards) is advantageous but not essential

What you'll get in return

• Permanent position created due to an internal promotion, showcasing genuine career development opportunities
• Salary package of $110,000-$120,000 plus superannuation, with flexibility for exceptional candidates
• Attractive profit-share bonus scheme paid twice yearly
• Exposure to a major ERP transformation project and business-wide systems upgrade
• Direct interaction with senior leaders, including the General Manager and CFO
• Supportive and autonomous team culture with strong leadership engagement
• Brisbane-based office with ad hoc work-from-home flexibility
• Early Friday finishes and a collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to join a stable business with a strong long-term growth outlook

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to [email protected], or call Amy McCusker at HAYS Senior Finance on 0732433078.

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