Financial Accountant

Location: Perth

Employee Class: Salaried

Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time

Focus Minerals (ASX: FML) is a dynamic Australian gold producer with several operations in Western Australia’s most prolific gold region—Coolgardie. We're committed to unlocking the full potential of our projects using modern mining methods and a focus on sustainability, safety, and operational excellence.

We also have a pipline of new projects which are at various stages of progression from Scoping through to Feasibility study level, Permitting and Construction. 

At Focus Minerals, we offer an opportunity to be part of a growth-focused team that values innovation, collaboration, and results.

About the Role

We are looking for a Finance Accountant to join the team in our Perth CBD office. This position plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the Company's financial reporting and compliance obligations. You will support the month-end close process, prepare statutory reports, manage general tax and lease accounting requirements, and provide operational finance support across the business.

You will be working closely with Accounts Payable, Payroll, Supply Chain, and other internal stakeholders, and will help ensure timely and accurate financial processing while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting and Month-End

• Manage payroll cost allocations.
• Manage exploration and tenement capitalisation.
• Prepare and post month-end journals and assist with the month-end close process.
• Complete monthly general ledger reconciliations.
• Prepare quarterly Appendix 5B cash flow reports.
• Assist in the preparation of half-year and annual statutory financial statements in accordance with AASB and IFRS requirements.

Tax and Compliance

• Prepare annual Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) calculations and supporting schedules.
• Prepare and/or review monthly Business Activity Statements (BAS), including GST, PAYG, and GST relating to salary sacrifice arrangements.
• Prepare mining royalty calculations.
• Complete and submit Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) surveys.
• Assist with other statutory and regulatory reporting requirements as required.

Lease, Fixed Assets and Finance Accounting

• Manage lease accounting in accordance with AASB 16.
• Account for asset finance arrangements, including leases and hire purchase agreements.
• Ensure the accurate accounting treatment of GST, finance repayments, and related journal entries.
• Maintain fixed asset and lease registers.

Procure-to-Pay and Operational Finance Support

• Provide support and backup for the Accounts Payable function.
• Monitor the Goods Received Not Invoiced (GRNI) account and investigate and clear aged or duplicate items.
• Support operational finance processes and contribute to continuous process improvements.

About You

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting is essential and CPA / ACCA preferrable. 
• Proven experience in a Financial Accountant or similar accounting role.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including month-end processes, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Experience preparing statutory financial statements under AASB/IFRS.
• Sound knowledge of AASB 16 lease accounting.
• Experience with Australian taxation compliance, including BAS, GST, PAYG, and FBT.
• The ability to work across both technical accounting and operational finance responsibilities.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across the business.
• Experience with Pronto ERP and ODBC reporting tools will be highly regarded.

To be eligible for consideration all applicants must hold appropriate work rights to work in Australia and be willing to undertake the necessary pre-employment checks which will include a medical and a National Police Check.

What We Offer:

Join a team that values your contribution and supports your wellbeing. Our benefits include:

• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Salary packaging options to help you make the most of your income.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for professional support.
• Modern accommodation with brand-new camp facilities.
• Virgin Australia Frequent Flyer program benefits.
• A cohesive and supportive team culture where you’ll feel valued.

At Focus Minerals, we value and celebrate the unique perspectives that people of all backgrounds bring to our workplace. We are committed to building an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone feels respected and empowered to thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all cultures, communities, and experiences.

Please note: We are not accepting unsolicited CVs or approaches from recruitment agencies for this role.