What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Accountant position at United Exports?
We’re looking for a driven and detail-focused Financial Accountant to join our Finance team in Perth. This is more than a reporting role — it’s an opportunity to partner closely with operations, influence decision-making, and contribute to a growing, purpose-led organisation with a strong presence across Western Australia.
If you enjoy working in a hands-on, fast-moving environment where no two days are the same, this role offers the perfect balance of technical depth and commercial exposure.
Key Performance Outputs
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial
statements
- Maintain general ledger accuracy through journal entry review and approvals
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts and stock movements across sites
- Ensure inventory and budgetary adjustments are reflected appropriately
- Review and correct GL allocations; assess provision and accrual needs
- Maintain and update the fixed asset register; run monthly depreciation
- Conduct on-site verification of stock counts with farm-based teams
- Draft dashboard reporting and assist with cash flow analysis for Treasury
- Support BAS, ATO returns, and assist with external audits
- Investigate outstanding purchase orders and system discrepancies
- Cross-check and release creditors’ payments
- Manage and evaluate foreign currency transactions and balance
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field (essential)
- CA or CPA qualified, or currently enrolled and
progressing toward certification (preferred)
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a financial
accounting or similar role
- Valid Australian driver’s license
- Willingness to travel to farm sites within WA
(day travel)
- This is a
split role, typically spending part of the week in the Perth office and part
on-site at farms within day-travel distance
Functional / Technical
- Strong understanding of financial reporting, compliance, and accounting principles
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (NetSuite advantageous)
- Ability to work across complex, multi-site environments (agribusiness experience a plus)
- High attention to detail with strong analytical capability
Ways of Working
- You communicate clearly and build strong relationships across teams
- You take ownership, stay organised, and deliver to deadlines
- You operate with integrity, professionalism, and sound judgement
- You’re a self-starter who thrives in a dynamic, evolving environment
Why Join Us?
- Be part of something meaningful – contribute to a business that plays a vital role in a growing sector
- Broaden your impact – work closely with operations and see the real-world outcomes of your work
- Grow your career – gain exposure across multiple sites and build both technical and commercial skills
- Collaborative culture – join a team that values accountability, partnership, and continuous improvement
- Variety & autonomy – enjoy a role that offers both challenge and ownership
Please note: Only Australian residents with full working rights will be considered for this role.