Highgate Group is a leading national supplier of food packaging and processing consumables. With nearly 25 years of operation, Highgate Group is a family owned company with a solid reputation for quality, innovation, sustainability and reliability. Supplying Australia’s food processors, our strong customer focus and commitment to excellence has made us a trusted partner in the industry.
We’re looking for an experienced Financial Accountant to join our team in Devonport and play a key role in the financial operations of our business.
Reporting to the Finance Director, the Financial Accountant will be responsible for ensuring sound financial governance, accurate reporting, and smooth day-to-day operation of accounting processes. This role is central to financial planning and budgeting, providing insights and support to help guide the company’s growth and sustainability.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing end-of-month management accounts, financial analysis, and reporting to leadership.
• Managing cash flow forecasting, overseas supplier payments, and foreign currency transactions.
• Overseeing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, including debt collection and credit control.
• Managing tax compliance including BAS, GST, PAYG, payroll tax, FBT, and company tax obligations.
• Maintaining Fixed Asset and Financing Registers and reconciling balance sheet accounts.
• Overseeing insurance renewals, claims, and coverage adequacy.
• Reviewing contract terms and ensuring compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
• Providing financial insights to support strategic planning and business proposals.
• Supervising and mentoring your finance team.

REQUIREMENTS

We’re seeking someone with:

• 5+ years’ finance management experience, ideally in an import/wholesale trading environment.
• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline (CPA/CA highly regarded).
• Proficiency in accounting systems and reporting tools (e.g., PowerBI).
• Strong knowledge of Australian tax laws and financial compliance requirements.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with stakeholders across the business.
• Experience leading or supervising staff.

• Preparing end-of-month management accounts, financial analysis, and reporting to leadership.
• Managing cash flow forecasting, overseas supplier payments, and foreign currency transactions.
• Overseeing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, including debt collection and credit control.
• Managing tax compliance including BAS, GST, PAYG, payroll tax, FBT, and company tax obligations.
• Maintaining Fixed Asset and Financing Registers and reconciling balance sheet accounts.
• Overseeing insurance renewals, claims, and coverage adequacy.
• Reviewing contract terms and ensuring compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
• Providing financial insights to support strategic planning and business proposals.
• Supervising and mentoring your finance team