Commercial Accountant

• Reporting to the Commercial Business Partner
• Hybrid working model (2 days working from home & 3 days working in the office)

 

Join Compass Group Australia and help drive commercial performance across one of the world's leading support services organisations.

Compass Group is listed on the London Stock Exchange (Top 20) and is the global market leader in providing food and support services to customers in the workplace, schools and colleges, hospitals, at leisure and in remote environments. We operate in over 25 countries, employ c.600,000 people, and are a recognised top 10 employer worldwide.

In Australia, Compass Group Australia (CGA) currently generates $2.2bn revenue per annum, servicing over 350 clients across over 700 sites, with c.18,000 employees. We offer a supportive team culture in a value-based organisation with balanced ‘work from home’ arrangements. 

 

Why Join Us?

This is more than just a finance role. As a Commercial Accountant, you'll play a key role in supporting financial performance, enabling strategic decision-making, and delivering meaningful commercial insights. You'll collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders, contribute to business improvement initiatives, and continue developing your commercial finance expertise within a large and dynamic organisation.

 

What You'll Do

• Demonstrate a professional and proactive approach, with the ability to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality outcomes
• Complete ad hoc tasks in a timely and accurate manner
• Manage end-to-end preparation and oversight of Profit & Loss statements
• Deliver accurate and insightful month-end reporting
• Provide client billing and financial reporting support
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations and financial reviews
• Develop budgets, forecasts and commercial evaluations
• Ensure contractual and financial compliance requirements are met
• Support internal and external stakeholders with financial analysis and insights
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and drive efficiencies
• Contribute to strategic initiatives and project work

 

What You'll Bring

You are a motivated and detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys working collaboratively and delivering high-quality outcomes.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• Strong financial and commercial acumen
• A degree in Accounting and/or progress towards CA or CPA qualifications
• Relevant commercial accounting or finance experience
• Experience within large, complex organisations will be highly regarded

 

Desirable

• Experience using Oracle ERP systems
• Experience in financial modelling and commercial analysis
• Previous experience within a commercial accounting environment

 

What You'll Get

• A values-driven culture focused on people and purpose
• Career development and learning opportunities
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Flexible working arrangements
• Exposure to strategic projects and cross-functional initiatives

 

Ready to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career?

Apply now and join a high-performing Finance team where you'll help deliver insights, support decision-making, and contribute to the ongoing success of Compass Group Australia.

Working with a large global company means you can be assured that we have an attractive benefits program. This includes comprehensive learning and development opportunities, recognition programs, company discounts, a competitive remuneration framework and, at this level, eligibility for an incentive bonus scheme.

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you require adjustments or alternative methods of communication during the recruitment process, please contact careers@compass-group.com.au