• Prepare all types of client tax returns
• Prepare Activity Statements and Super Guarantee Charge (SGC) statements
• Prepare monthly accounts and financial statements
• Process client payroll and assist with SGC requirements
• Review work completed by peers to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Manage client work and communications
• Provide guidance and support to junior staff
  
  

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a public practice accounting firm
• Qualified accountant (CA/CPA)
• Proficient in Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks, ATO Portal, and MS Office
• Strong client payroll and bookkeeping experience
• Excellent time management, efficiency, and communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
  
  

• Efficient, reliable, and able to manage your workload with confidence.
• A proactive team player who contributes positively to the workplace.
• Detail-oriented, with a strong focus on accuracy and consistency.
• Comfortable communicating clearly with colleagues and clients.
• Respectful, genuine, and someone others enjoy working with.

• Establishing and maintaining standard costs in ERP systems.
• Conducting variance analysis and preparing cost impact reports.
• Supporting project cost control and inventory management.
• Assisting with budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.
• Driving cost reduction initiatives and process improvements.
• Supporting ERP system optimisation and data integrity.
• Additional ad hoc tasks.

• 5+ years’ experience in a similar role with tertiary qualifications in accounting
• CA/CPA accreditation (or working towards)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• High attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
• Netsuite experience is highly desireable
• Experience in manufacturing/multi-entity environments is advantageous

Company

Our client is a well-established professional services outfit that actually walks the talk when it comes to looking after its people. A opportunity has opened up for a new Payroll Officer to join a tight, supportive team that gets the job done without taking itself too seriously.

You'll be stepping into a modern workplace in Eight Mile Plains, complete with secure undercover parking, regular social activities, and a bundle of perks-think corporate discounts, flexible work arrangements, and loyalty-based rewards.


About the Role

This is a hands-on position where accuracy matters, service counts, and you have a strong team support network around you. You'll be involved in:

• Keeping payroll records up to date
• Responding to payroll queries with your trademark patience
• Supporting end-of-month activities
• Preparing third-party payments
• Processing payroll correctly, consistently, and without any surprises

About You

You should have a couple of years in payroll already behind you, and aren't intimidated by new systems or processes. You're detail-focused, comfortable talking with people at all levels, and you take pride in getting things right.


The Benefits

This employer doesn't just hand out praise-they back it up with tangible rewards. Here's what's on offer:

• A clear path for career progression in a growing organisation
• Stylish offices in Eight Mile Plains with free undercover parking
• A lively, social environment with events and awards
• An extra week of annual leave after five years
• A birthday RDO (because your big day shouldn't be spent chasing timesheets!)
• One work-from-home day each week after probation

Please apply with current resume in Microsoft Word format only (.doc or .docx). If you would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Britt Molony on +61 0417737307, quoting reference JN -112025-41855. Want to know more about Davidson? Visit us at www.davidsonwp.com

• Collaborate with FP&A and operations teams to provide analysis and insights that support business decision-making.
• Support M&A activities and regional consolidated reporting requirements.
• Manage monthly, quarterly and annual close and reporting in line with US reporting deadlines.
• Prepare and review statutory returns including GST, FBT and income tax.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations, accruals and prepayments prepared by offshore teams.
• Prepare IFRS-compliant financial statements and support internal and external audits.
• Ensure SOX compliance and adherence to company accounting policies and internal controls.
• Identify and implement process improvements and best practices.

• Strong technical knowledge of Australian GAAP and IFRS.
• Experience using major ERP systems (Oracle preferred; SAP/JDE/Great Plains also considered).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• The ability to collaborate effectively with both local and offshore teams.
• Exposure to US GAAP (advantageous).

• Lead end to end financial controls statutory compliance and financial governance
• Managing accounting operations, including financial reporting, tax compliance and internal controls
• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with business objectives
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting process
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to optimise financial performance.
• You'll lead a talented team of finance specialists, coaching and mentoring them to become even better.
• You'll be the bridge to other departments like Sales, HR and Operations
• Build a culture of accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement within the team.

• Degree qualified with minimum CA/CPA qualifications. 
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar position with direct reports
• Commercial acumen influencing skills and the confidence to challenge the status quo
• A mindset of ownership, improvement, and delivery
• Experience in a fast paced or similar high-volume environment
• Experience within a minimum $50M + turnover environment
• Stellar analytical and problem-solving skills – think outside the box (but stay accurate!).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership abilities – you'll be inspiring the team!
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• Enhanced Leave: Start with up to 25 days leave in your first year and earn more as your career grows—up to 31 days after 5 years!
• Profit Sharing: Share in the success of the business with an annual bonus.
• Super Service & MVP Awards: Earn $1000 and enjoy a day off as a reward for demonstrating our values.
• Career Pathways: Take your career further with a structured development path and opportunities to grow into senior roles including Associate Director.
• Education Assistance Program: We support your professional development with ongoing education assistance.
• Bright Exchange: Access exclusive discounts on hundreds of products and services.
• Health & Wellness: Enjoy a $250 voucher, gym discounts, and more!
• Social Club: Enjoy monthly events to stay connected and have some fun along the way!

• Australian owned travel group | Reporting to an impressive CFO
• Broad hands on finance role | Reporting and process improvement
• $165k package | Excellent benefits

• Own month end and year end close with full responsibility for accuracy and timeliness
• Prepare statutory and management reporting while maintaining strong controls
• Improve core finance processes, workflows and reporting structures to lift efficiency and quality
• Provide clear reporting and analysis to support business leaders in operational decision making
• Lead and support a small finance team while remaining directly involved in day to day execution
• Partner closely with the CFO on priorities across controls and reporting
• Assist with planning and analysis activities where required, without owning budgeting

• CA or CPA qualified with strong experience in hands on financial reporting and financial control roles
• Comfortable working at detail level while driving improvements in process and structure
• Experience in travel, consumer, tourism or services environments valued but not essential
• Able to communicate clearly with stakeholders and present financial information in a concise way
• Continuous improvement mindset with a track record of streamlining finance operations

• Deliver strategic financial advice to executive and ministerial levels
• Lead the directorate’s budget planning, internal controls and financial performance
• Oversee reporting, forecasting, cashflow and cost allocations
• Ensure compliance with government policy, legislation and probity requirements
• Represent the organisation in whole-of-government financial forums
• Manage improvement initiatives across systems and processes
• Build and lead a high-performing finance team with clear vision and accountability

• CPA, CA or CIMA qualification (mandatory)
• Extensive senior-level finance leadership in public sector or delivery organisations
• Strong command of financial governance, government processes and risk frameworks
• Ability to deliver strategic insights from financial data
• Collaborative leadership style, with credibility across executive and stakeholder groups
• High ethical standards and commitment to transparent public service

• Location: Canberra City (flexible WFH available)
• Term: 6 months
• Start: ASAP, pending Police Check
• Hourly rate: $133.42/hr + super
• Remote candidates may be considered

Join a national health organisation that offers services across Australia in both capital cities & regional locations. A feel-good cause!

About the Company:

With a multitude of health services to the everyday Australian this iconic company continues to thrive and strengthen. With more growth and demand expected, we have been tasked with finding a dynamic Finance Business Partner who pulls together the monthly reports and educates/ influences key decision makers.

About the Role:

We are seeking a Finance Business Partner with drive & direction, to support the operational GMs of this diverse division.  Working within the finance team but supporting non finance stakeholders, you will be sharp, outgoing, focused on future uplift.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee preparation of regional business unit reporting;

• Ongoing analysis of BU’s financial performance, including tracking to budget and prior year;

• Partner with the operations team and provide value-adding, data-driven insights on operating performance and potential savings or other business improvements;

• Work closely with regional managers to analyse, understand and explain monthly financial results and assist with their reporting;

• Supporting commercial decisions through provision of financial scenario analysis/modelling (feasibilities);

• Review work papers, journals and reports prepared by accounting team members;

• Drive and assist with various projects in relation to Finance process improvement initiatives;

• Assist with implementing and ongoing management of new software to improve speed and accuracy of financial reporting, forecasting and treasury reporting;

• Assist with the year‐end audit and taxation compliance including working with external auditors;
  

About You:

You will be a CPA/ CA qualified, ideally with experience in health services or FMCG, strong decision-making skills, good range of technical capability around budgeting, analysis and reporting, nature ability to connect with stakeholders and influence decision making. 

Why Join?

• Be part of a net positive industry that supports those in need

• Develop your skills and progress your career under an amazing leader

• WFH flex with supportive ELT and collaborative team

• Flexibility: Hybrid work model with exposure to high-impact, strategic work.

If you are looking for a role where you can drive financial performance, partner with key stakeholders and influence business decisions, we’d love to hear from you.

This is a confidential search and is being exclusively recruited by Lawson Elliott.  Please call out to Rachael Dwyer – 0422 844 211 or apply online to be considered.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Quarry Operations Manager to join our team at Local Mix Concrete Pty Ltd in Geelong, Victoria. As the Quarry Operations Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of our quarry operations, ensuring efficient and compliant production to support our concrete manufacturing business. This is a full-time position based in Geelong.

What you'll be doing

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the quarry, including production planning, scheduling, and resource allocation

• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations

• Develop and implement strategies to improve operational efficiency and productivity

• Monitor and analyse quarry performance metrics to identify areas for improvement

• Lead and manage a team of quarry operators and support staff

• Collaborate with the concrete manufacturing team to align operations and meet customer demands

• Maintain accurate records and reporting on all quarry activities

• Continuously seek opportunities to innovate and implement new technologies or processes

• Reporting to the General Manager of Local Mix Quarries

What we're looking for

• Significant experience (5+ years) in quarry operations management or a similar role within the mining, resources, or construction materials industry

• Strong technical knowledge of quarry equipment, processes, and best practices

• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Proficient in data analysis and reporting to drive continuous improvement

• Thorough understanding of relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations and compliance requirements

• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to work autonomously

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in engineering, operations management, or a related field

What we offer

At Local Mix Concrete Pty Ltd, we are committed to creating a supportive and rewarding work environment for our employees. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits, including:

• Comprehensive health and wellbeing program

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement

• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance

• A collaborative and inclusive team culture

About us

Local Mix Concrete Pty Ltd is a leading provider of high-quality concrete products and services in the Geelong region. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, we are known for our commitment to innovation, safety, and sustainability. Our success is built on the hard work and dedication of our talented team, and we are proud to offer a rewarding and fulfilling work environment.

Apply now to join our team as the Quarry Operations Manager and be a part of our exciting future.

Please email your resume to : steven@localmix.com.au