Accountant

All Orbits, All Planets - Join us on our journey

Gilmour Space is the leading Australian rocket company, pioneering next-generation hybrid propulsion technologies for small satellite launch vehicles.

Are you a creative and experienced Accountant looking for a dynamic role where your skills will make a real impact? Have you ever dreamt of working with rockets right here in Australia? Well now’s your chance! Gilmour Space is seeking a talented individual to join our innovative team to send rockets to Space! Conveniently located between Brisbane and the Gold Coast, our new state-of-the-art facility, purpose-built for designing and manufacturing rockets in-house, is equipped with the latest technology and tools, providing an ideal environment for innovation and excellence. So, what are you waiting for? Join us and be a part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of space exploration and let’s send Australia to Space together!

How you will contribute to our mission in getting Australia to space:

The below is designed to give you an idea of the role you will play. There will be many more exciting and innovative things to do.

• Accurately prepare financial documents such as invoices and credit applications.
• Verify financial statements, ledgers, and accounts, and apply corrections as necessary.
• Manage day-to-day accounts payable transactions and oversee the internal workflow for purchase order and invoice approvals.
• Conduct daily bank reconciliations and credit card reconciliations.
• Upload review, and approve payment runs, including BPays and international payments, ensuring supplier bank details are verified.
• Maintain and reconcile the Fixed Asset Register.
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations and other ad-hoc account reconciliations (e.g., GST, payroll liabilities).
• Contribute to month-end close procedures, including journal preparation, reconciliations, and reporting tasks to ensure accurate and timely financial results.
• Maintain documentation and registers for grant-related audit processes; ensure reporting aligns with grant milestone timelines.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements, automation, and increased efficiency across finance operations.
• Participate in AI and digital transformation initiatives across the Finance team, working to streamline workflows and enhance reporting accuracy.
• Provide assistance to the Finance Manager, Senior Accountant, and CFO on financial projects, reporting, and ad hoc tasks.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant financial regulations.
• Perform other duties as required by the Chief Financial Officer.