ABOUT US

Dunkeld Pastoral Co Pty Ltd is a family-owned business with its principal base at Dunkeld in the Southern Grampians region of Victoria. The company is extremely diverse, with activities across the agricultural, horticultural, conservation land management, property, and hospitality sectors (the Royal Mail Hotel with Parker St Project and 2-hatted Wickens restaurants).

ABOUT THE POSITION

Full-time permanent position available for immediate start

Monday – Friday role-based either from the Melbourne CBD (Exhibition St) office or our regional office in Dunkeld (approx. 3 hours from Melbourne, VIC and 25 mins from Hamilton, VIC)

For candidates open to relocating to Dunkeld, accommodation and relocation assistance may be available.

As an Accountant, you will have a significant impact on our financial performance and contribute to our continued success. The Accountant will:

Undertake day to day finanical accounts entries

Prepare and analyse periodic reports, including profit and loss, balance sheets and cash flow reports

Assist with the preparation of annual budgets and ongoing budget monitoring

Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and tax obligations

Support the company's financial planning and strategic decision-making processes

Collaborate with other members of the accounting team

Prepare and lodge statutory reports (BAS, payroll tax etc)

Collaborate with various departments to streamline processes and improve efficiencies within the finance function.

Maintain fixed asset registers

Supporting our business interests in farming, conservation, hospitality, gardens, property and investments, you will have the opportunity to be involved in an exciting and diverse range of work.

ABOUT YOU

You will be a resilient, energetic, and self-motivated individual who is keen to get stuck in and get the job done. You will be adaptable to changing business priorities.

Australian work rights are essential for this position.

Ideally, you will have:

A tertiary qualification in accounting, commerce, business, management or similar

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in accounting or a related finance role

Strong technical accounting skills, including proficiency in financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting

Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail

Proven track record of providing high-quality financial advice and insights to management

Proficient in the use of accounting software, Microsoft Excel and other business systems

Ability to work collaboratively as well as independently, meet team deadlines and contribute to a positive workplace culture.

An unrestricted driver's licence and a valid police check are requirements for this position.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise with all levels of staff across our organisation.

BENEFITS

Work for a family-owned and orientated operation that deeply values all its staff members. We are proud of our collaborative workplace culture and friendly, welcoming team.

We understand the importance of work-life balance and strive to create a supportive environment that allows for flexibility.

We encourage professional development and provide opportunities for advancement within the company.

For candidates open to relocating to Dunkeld, accommodation and relocation assistance may be available.

REMUNERATION

A remuneration package commensurate with skills and experience will be negotiated with the successful candidate between $76,515 - $95,000 p.a. plus superannuation per annum.

TO APPLY

If this sounds like you, please apply with a cover letter and resume via SEEK or email: [email protected].

In your cover letter, please respond to the following key selection criteria:

Describe your experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting, and how it has contributed to strategic decision-making in previous roles.

Explain how you have ensured compliance with accounting standards and statutory reporting requirements in your past work.

Outline your proficiency with accounting software and business systems, and how you've used them to improve financial processes or reporting accuracy.

Provide an example of collaborating with cross-functional teams to streamline financial operations or improve efficiency. What was your role and the outcome?

Describe how you adapt to changing business priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail under pressure.

Please also confirm your preferred work location — either the Melbourne CBD (Exhibition St) office or our regional office in Dunkeld, Victoria.

LEARN MORE

www.dunkeldpastoral.com.au
www.royalmail.com.au