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Senior accountant

Cairns
Wholesale Paint Group
Accountant
Posted: 30 September
Offer description

The Wholesale Paint Group is one of the largest independent paint suppliers in Queensland, Northern Territory, Victoria and Tasmania. We have been a family-owned business for over 40 years with a strong commitment to customer service and being a reliable, one stop shop for all your do it yourself painting projects.

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accountant to support the implementation of key finance transformation initiatives. This role will be pivotal in modernising financial processes, systems and reporting frameworks to support strategic decision-making and operational efficiency. The successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders to ensure smooth adoption of new tools and practices, while maintaining financial integrity and compliance.

For more information about Wholesale Paint Group, please visit our website at

Key Responsibilities

- As an Accountant you will report to the leadership and be responsible for supporting the following:
- Implementation Support
- Assist in the setting up and rollout of finance transformation projects, including Xero, automation tools and reporting frameworks (internal and external support provided);
- Translate strategic transformational goals into actionable implementation steps; and
- Support testing, training and documentation of current systems and processes.

- Process & Systems Integration

- Collaborate with IT and finance teams to ensure seamless integration of new systems with existing workflows; and
- Identify and resolve issues during implementation phases, escalating as needed.

- Change Management

- Provide hands-on support and training to finance team members during transitions.
- Gather feedback and contribute to continuous improvement efforts post-implementation.

- Financial Operations and Reporting

- Assume responsibility for the day-to-day finance oversight after the implementation;
- Ensure continuity and accuracy of all financial reporting during and after transformation activities; and
- Monitor compliance and internal controls throughout the implementation process and after.

- - Prepare and analyse monthly management reports and financial statements.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
- Assist with the external audit process.
- Monitor financial performance and provide insights to support decision-making.
- Support strategic planning and business case development.
- Collaborate with operational teams to ensure accurate cost tracking and reporting.

How you will be assessed

The successful applicant will have the following mix of technical and personal skills:

- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field; CPA or CA qualification preferred.
- CPA or CA qualification is mandatory for this position.
- 3–5 years of experience in accounting or finance, with exposure to systems implementation or transformation projects.
- Familiarity with Xero and connected add-on applications and financial reporting tools.
- Intermediate level Xero experience with ability to configure and manage system functions.
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in change management or project coordination is highly desirable.

Application details

Your application will include the following questions:

- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- How many years’ experience do you have as an accountant?
- Which of the following accounting packages are you experienced with?

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