Hands-on Accountant role on the Sunshine Coast with a growing international aviation business. Full-time permanent, and competitive salary
Role: Accountant (Aviation)
City/Airport: Sunshine Coast, QLD
Shift: TBC
Work Type: Office
Terms: Fulltime PermanentWe are seeking a hands-on Accountant to join a growing aviation services business on the Sunshine Coast. Operating across Australia and internationally, the business delivers a range of aviation services, including aerial firefighting, emergency response, aircraft maintenance and infrastructure support.
Working closely with the CFO and leadership team, you will play an important role in financial reporting, business performance and supporting operations across a diverse, multi-company environment.
Your responsibilities will include preparing monthly management accounts, general ledger reconciliations, month-end and year-end reporting, group consolidations, multi-currency reporting, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis. You will also oversee stock and inventory accounting, fixed assets, audit support, financial controls and process improvement.
This is an opportunity for a commercially minded accountant who enjoys a broad, hands-on role and wants to contribute to the continued growth of a distinctive aviation and engineering business.
Fast Turnaround & Confirmation: Our team has direct lines of contact with hiring managers – no delays. We present strong candidates within 48 hours.
Integrated Aircraft Maintenance
We work across aviation and engineering markets nationally, ensuring candidates are aligned with current demand and opportunities.
We specialise in aviation and technical recruitment – real people, real conversations, and ongoing support.
Minimum 5 years' post-qualification accounting experience, with strong hands-on stock and inventory accounting experience.
Degree in Accounting, Finance or Commerce (essential).
CPA or CA qualification preferred but not mandatory.
Full Australian working rights and eligibility to work in Australia.
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting, advanced Microsoft Excel skills, and experience using ERP or accounting systems.
Experience in group consolidations and/or multi-currency accounting, fixed asset accounting, and Microsoft Business Central will be highly regarded. Commercial industry experience in manufacturing, engineering, aviation, wholesale, retail or distribution is desirable. Aviation experience is not essential for candidates with strong relevant commercial experience.
Commercially minded, detail-oriented and proactive, with strong communication skills and the ability to support managers across the business while identifying opportunities for process improvement.
Sigma’s Workforce division is Australia’s leading provider of direct recruitment, contingent labour & on-hire labour for Commercial Aviation, GA, & Defence – we source engineers and place them directly into roles with airlines, AMOs & MROs, as well as providing contracted workforce capabilities for airlines when they need surge capacity.
Our wider group also undertakes Line and Heavy maintenance services in-house. Sigma Aerospace Group is one of Australia's most trusted award-winning independent aviation groups—combining aircraft maintenance, engine overhaul, engineer training, and workforce solutions under one roof.
With operations across five states, CASA and ASQA approvals, and a track record of delivering for major aviation and defence organisations, Sigma is known for being fast, technically sharp, and execution-focused.
Work with Sigma when you need outcomes delivered without delay, red tape, or compromise.