Financial Accountant

Sugar Australia has an exciting opportunity for a Financial Accountant to join our Finance team on a permanent full-time basis, based at our Yarraville VIC head office. This opportunity is ideal for someone with strong financial accounting experience who’s looking to take ownership of core finance processes and contribute to continuous improvement within a fast-paced, operationally complex FMCG environment. Whether you’re currently in industry or coming from a professional services background, this is your chance to step into a broad and hands-on finance role that supports both compliance and business performance.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you’ll work across financial reporting, month-end, audit, and budgeting processes, while maintaining strong internal controls and contributing to financial systems improvement. This is a role with real impact – where accuracy, accountability, and continuous learning are valued.

The sweet things you’ll be involved in:

You’ll play a key part in maintaining the integrity of our financial reporting and ensuring the smooth running of core finance processes. You’ll work across month-end close, compliance, forecasting, and audit preparation, while helping to improve systems and reporting efficiency. You will:

• Contribute to month-end processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting schedules
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Support key internal controls and cash management processes
• Assist with financial system processes to support monthly reporting, budgeting, and forecasting cycles
• Manage internal recharge documentation and preparing budget packs
• Prepare and submit data for BAS and FBT compliance requirements
• Coordinate weekly cash flow forecasts and support overall cash management activities
• Provide reporting for capital project governance and assist in capital project administration
• Assist with year-end processes, financial statements, and external audits
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve financial processes and drive efficiencies

What we’re wanting you to bring to the table:

We’re seeking a results-driven individual who is proactive, detail-oriented, and motivated to grow their career. You’ll bring a strong technical skillset, a continuous improvement mindset, and a desire to add value to the business. You may be stepping out of professional services or already in industry and ready for a new challenge.

• Tertiary Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• CPA or CA qualified (or currently completing)
• 2–3 years’ experience in financial accounting or external audit, with a strong understanding of Australian accounting standards, BAS, and reporting requirements
• Background in a structured or complex environment, with experience in a Big 4 or mid-tier accounting firm highly regarded
• Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills and comfortable working with large data sets
• Experience with major ERP systems such as SAP
• High level of accuracy, strong organisational skills, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think methodically and deliver practical solutions
• Confident communicator with the ability to build effective working relationships across teams
• Collaborative, detail-focused, and motivated to contribute to a high-performing finance team

About Sugar Australia:

Sugar Australia is the nation’s trusted partner in sugar and ingredient solutions, enabling our customers to make great products for every home since 1855. We proudly own and operate refineries, packing facilities, sugar silo terminals and warehouse distribution sites across Australia.

You’ll find our retail products at your local supermarket under the iconic CSR Sugar brand. We also supply refined sugar and ingredients to the industrial, foodservice and hospitality sectors, supporting some of Australia’s most recognisable brands.

When you join Sugar Australia, you’re not just stepping into a job – you’re joining a values-led, collaborative and inclusive culture that champions safety, learning and continuous improvement.

Why Sugar Australia?

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including hybrid working, onsite parking and exclusive corporate discounts
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, social events and employee recognition programs
• Opportunities for professional development, career growth and continuous learning
• A supportive and collaborative workplace built on strong values and teamwork
• Be part of a proudly Australian business with over 170 years of heritage
• Access to our extensive product library – perfect for those with a passion for baking

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all backgrounds, identities and experiences.

If you’re ready to grow your finance career in a supportive and collaborative team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of something sweet!