Accountant

Accountant

Company: CEA Location: Horningsea Park Work Type: Full-time Work Arrangement: Onsite

CEA is a leading distributor for world-renowned capital equipment brands, including SANY, Atlas Copco, Ditch Witch, JCB, and Dynapac. We supply equipment to a wide range of industries such as construction, agriculture, government, infrastructure, defence, waste management, mining, civil works, utility maintenance, and recycling. Through our network of branches and dealers, CEA provides extensive sales, parts, and service support, committed to meeting the needs of our expanding customer base. CEA is part of the CFC Group of Companies – Think Safe Act Safe.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accountant to join our Finance team. This is an opportunity for an individual who enjoys focusing on details, developing strong working relationships across the organisation, and contributing to precise and punctual financial reporting.

About the Role

This position will involve supporting daily accounting functions, ensuring financial data is accurate, compliant, and delivered on schedule. You will collaborate with stakeholders across the business and play a significant role in month-end procedures, reporting, and ongoing improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes, including journals, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Monitor equipment sales, rentals, and trade-ins.
• Assist with stocktakes and inventory reconciliations, covering parts and attachments.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure the completeness and accuracy of financial data.
• Support audit requirements by providing schedules and documentation.
• Assist with cost analysis across operations and service divisions.
• Contribute to cashflow reporting and forecasting.
• Support financial projects and ad hoc reporting.
• Identify process improvements and efficiencies.

Requirements

• CA/CPA qualified or working towards qualification.
• Approximately 2–3 years of experience in an Accountant or similar role.
• A strong understanding of Australian accounting standards.
• A high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Good communication skills and the capacity to build relationships across the business.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience using multiple systems and working with multiple legal entities.

Why Join Us

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Reward and recognition programs.
• A family-owned, growing business offering local and national career growth opportunities.
• Employee assistance and wellbeing program for employees and their households.
• Stable employment and long-term career prospects.
• Employee discount program through Maxxia and Samsung.
• Novated Lease options.
• Discounted health insurance through HBF.