Corporate Accountant

A little about us

Capricorn is one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest and most dynamic Member-owned organisations. Since 1974, we’ve been dedicated in supporting our Members with solutions that truly matter. Our flagship Trade Account offers instant credit with over 2,000 Preferred Suppliers, simplified monthly expenses, and a generous rewards program as the cherry on top

We have a strong foundation in the automotive and machinery aftermarket industry with over 30,000 highly engaged Members across Australia and New Zealand, from national franchises to your local family workshop. Last year we facilitated $3.7bn worth of transactions, and returned nearly $93 million in value to our Members.

At Capricorn we work hard to ensure that Our People, Our Members and Preferred Suppliers are connected into the Capricorn Community.

Join us and be part of a team that’s committed to driving success, innovation and making a difference, while having some fun along the way!

Join a vibrant, newly formed team and make your mark in a diverse and dynamic finance environment.

Capricorn Group is seeking a Corporate Accountant to support our Corporate Finance Manager and broader finance team. This is a pivotal role responsible for maintaining the integrity of our general ledger across all entities, assisting with statutory reporting, and driving financial compliance and process improvement.

If you're a qualified CA or CPA with a background in Big 4 and a passion for hands-on financial management, this could be your next big move.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing consolidated and standalone financial statements and note disclosures for year-end and half-year reporting.

• Ensure general ledger integrity, reconciling balance sheets and sub-ledgers within agreed timeframes.

• Deliver accurate monthly management accounts that reflect business conditions and support decision-making.

• Prepare technical accounting position papers aligned with the Group’s financial reporting standards.

• Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to deliver outcomes aligned with financial objectives.

What You’ll Bring

• CA or CPA qualification (mandatory); Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• 5+ years of experience, ideally from a Big 4 background.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• A proactive, enthusiastic approach with the ability to engage directly with cost centre owners and stakeholders.

A little on life at Capricorn

Joining our community is about more than just a job, so here’s what’s in it for you:

• Work flexibility – We’re all unique, and so are the ways in which we work. Whether it’s flexible hours or WFH arrangements, we’ll work with you to find the best way for us to work together.

• Development Opportunities – your success is ours too. We provide training opportunities and development to give you the tools you need to grow.

• Paid parental leave – during life’s most important times, we support parents’ leave (for both parents) and their transition back to work.

• Get social – our social calendar is full, with a range of different virtual and face-to-face events to keep us connected.

• A place you want to be – from the sweeping city views, coffee on tap and the general buzz of our team, Capricorn is a place you want to be.

• A cherry on top – we’ve got a heap of benefits that our team actually use, including a fantastic reward and recognition program, wellness program, additional leave purchase and so much more!

• Amazing Benefits – Unlock amazing benefits at Capricorn. We offer all staff free gym membership near the office, discounted private health benefits and all inclusive working from home kits to get you started!

Sound like you’d be a good fit?

If you are ready to become part of a growing community and make a real impact, get in touch today.

For further information, support with your application and details on Capricorn, please visit our website at capricorn.coop/careers