As our next Financial Accountant, you will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of Northline’s financial reporting.
In this office-based role, you will be responsible for delivering monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting obligations, while supporting statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements across the business. You will work closely with the Finance Manager and broader finance team to support sound financial governance, performance reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
This role is pivotal in supporting business decision-making through high-quality financial information, strong stakeholder relationships, and the identification and implementation of system and process enhancements.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly Business Activity Statements (BAS).
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations and maintain the accuracy of general ledger accounts.
• Prepare annual financial statements, tax returns, and Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) returns.
• Manage expense management processes across the business.
• Administer the fixed asset register and perform regular reconciliations.
• Prepare and maintain weekly cash flow reporting.
• Prepare monthly board papers and quarterly reporting for shareholders, banks, and regulators.
• Complete taxable payments reporting, payment times reporting, and ABS surveys.
• Build strong business partnerships with stakeholders across a range of functions.
• Act as a key point of contact within the finance team, supporting collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Identify, recommend, and support the implementation of system enhancements and process improvements.
• Undertake any other tasks as directed by the Finance Manager.
To succeed in this role, you will be a highly organised and detail-oriented finance professional with strong technical accounting knowledge and a proactive mindset. You are confident managing multiple deadlines and thrive in a structured yet dynamic environment.
You will bring a high level of professionalism, strong analytical capability, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders across the business.
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in a similar role.
• Degree in Commerce, Accounting or equivalent.
• CA or CPA qualification (preferred).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Positive, professional work ethic.
• Ability to build strong relationships and contribute effectively within a team environment.
• Commitment to health, safety, environmental standards, and company values.
Northline is an experienced Australian-based, global logistics business with an industry-leading national network and an international reach into more than 100 countries.
We were founded in 1983 to service remote communities in Northern Australia and these early challenges shaped Northline and helped establish our values, build trust and form valuable partnerships that still exist to this day.
Today, we provide a global, personalised service that connects our customers with their customers right across the world.
Our international network transports, stores, tracks and delivers freight, by road, rail, sea and air across the globe and seamlessly connects into our national network, and modern operating facilities.
We have 18 depots across Australia with the ability and flexibility to tailor solutions to meet our customers’ requirements and evolving market demands, including scaling up to add further capacity as needed.
Investments in new, market leading technologies mean that Northline customers can track their freight every step of the way, knowing that with us it’s in safe hands. While we recognise the value of technology, we place the highest value on providing a personalised service.
Our customers are supported by an Australian-based Customer Service Centre, internal and external sales executives, key account managers and skilled teams of domestic and international logistics coordinators to ensure customers’ end to end service requirements are met.
From start-ups to blue-chip customers, the freight we’re transporting is helping to build the global economy in sectors ranging from renewable energy and medical technologies, to wine production, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), pharmaceuticals and retail.
Our customers freight can start or end in international cities, small towns or remote communities, but wherever the destination, you can rely on Northline to deliver.
That’s why, we are, Australia’s Global Logistics People.
