Senior Accountant (Business Advisory)

What it’s like to work at Ulton
At Ulton, we recognise that our strength comes from our people—the care they show, the expertise they bring, and the way they support their clients and colleagues. That’s why we’re committed to fostering a working environment where you’ll never feel like just a number. When you work with us, you’ll be valued as a person and supported in ways that make work meaningful, enjoyable, and sustainable.

Our employee experience and benefits program is built around four pillars to set you up for success:

● Wellbeing
Support for a healthy, balanced life
With flexible work options (RDOs, hybrid work, and flexible public holidays), wellness allowances, family-friendly spaces, confidential EAP support, paid parental wellness support, and more.

● Reward
Recognition for your contribution
Including market-aligned remuneration reviews, our annual awards night, allowances for Ulton services, referral bonuses, retail discounts, and more.

● Growth
Build your confidence and capabilities
Through paid study support, leadership pathways, professional development allowances, and support to grow at every stage of your career.

● Connection
A culture built on genuine relationships
With team events, celebrations, community involvement, and opportunities to strengthen your bonds with the people around you.

Together, these pillars shape a workplace experience where doing good work feels great.
And our people feel the difference. In our most recent culture and engagement survey:
● 86% of our team agreed Ulton invests in their training and professional development
● 82% agreed they have access to resources and programs that support their wellbeing

These are just some of the reasons why people choose to build long, fulfilling careers here.
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Showing up for our community at work and beyond
Along with supporting our people through a meaningful employee experience, we’re also committed to supporting the communities we’re part of. Each year, we choose a Charity of Choice and rally our teams, clients, and partners to raise funds and awareness for causes that matter in the places we call home.

How you can make an impact
We’re looking for a Senior Accountant to join our Bundaberg Business Advisory team. This is an opportunity to work on diverse and complex tax matters, contribute insights that guide sound financial decisions, and play a meaningful role in both our clients’ and our team’s development.

You will:

• Prepare, reconcile and analyse management accounting statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Perform accounting system review(s) to identify areas of improvement and efficiency for clients. Assist in implementation of improvements identified where possible.
• Preparation of three-way forecast models to set short and long-term financial goals, including development of key business drivers that integrate with those forecast models.
• Assistance in measuring performance against these targets on a regular basis.
• Perform meetings with clients presenting key outcomes and actions from analysis work performed.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, understanding their unique needs and providing proactive solutions.
• Mentor and coach junior team members, sharing knowledge and expertise to foster their professional development.
• Analyse complex financial issues, identify potential risks, and develop effective solutions.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines efficiently, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality work.

You have:

• Ideally 3+ years working as an accountant in Business Advisory
• Undergraduate qualifications
• Studying or completed CA or CPA qualification
• Strong technical accounting skills, including knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, Tax Law, and Superannuation Law
• Proven experience in business advisory and financial analysis
• Advanced proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Xero, MYOB, etc.)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Desired: Knowledge of cloud-based accounting software and data analytics tools

You are:
● A critical thinker who looks beyond the numbers to understand what they truly mean in clients’ lives.
● A strong communicator who makes technical information straightforward and useful.
● A self-starter who takes ownership of your work, contributes ideas, and proactively seeks opportunities for improvement.
● Passionate about sharing your expertise to build capability across the team.
● Someone who believes in doing good work that genuinely supports clients and colleagues around you.

About Ulton
Ulton is one of Queensland’s most established advisory, accounting, and wealth management firms, trusted by business owners and high net worth individuals for 100 years and counting. With offices in Brisbane, Bundaberg, Hervey Bay and Gladstone, we support family enterprises, growing companies, and industry leaders across sectors such as construction, primary production, healthcare, retail, and professional services.

Ulton brings together technical expertise with a people-first approach. We work on complex client needs through practical thinking, collaboration, and strong relationships—with our clients and within our teams.
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