All Orbits, All Planets - Join us on our journeyGilmour Space is the leading Australian rocket company, pioneering next-generation hybrid propulsion technologies for small satellite launch vehicles.Are you a creative and experienced Senior 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 Senior Accountant (3–6-month Contract) 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:Accounting for and maintaining internal management accounting reports related to Government grants and each department’s Actual vs Budget performance.Managing the treasury aspects of Government grants for dedicated projects.Monitoring budgets, communicating actual spend against budgets and taking appropriate action where necessary to assist the company and its trading partners to comply with corporate and grant budgets.Undertaking cost benefit analysis on strategic asset acquisition.Performing detailed cost accounting and reporting of production costs and identifying areas for improvement.Managing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, supervising staff members in those functions.General assistance in the Finance Department on accounting matters.Other duties as requested by the Chief Financial Officer / Financial Controller.Mandatory Qualifications, Skills and Experience:Proven experience in budgetary control and bookkeeping, including handling accounts payable and a degree of independence to use initiative. Strong financial analysis skillsMust be NV1 Security Clearance eligible preferred.Desired Qualifications, Skills and Experience:We recognise you may not meet all of the below, but don’t let that deter you. We are always looking for hard workers to join our team, so what are you waiting for? Let’s send Australia to space:5-10 years of experience in management accounting.Accounting qualifications (CA / CPA preferred) The ability to work independently and as a part of a team.Experience with Xero or similar systems will be an advantage.How to Apply:Applicants must be an Australian Citizen/Permanent Resident or have an appropriate Australian work visa or work entitlements.If you are a proactive team player with a passion to get Australia to space and a desire to succeed, please apply now by clicking the apply button and including your resume and cover letter or head to our website: CAREER | Gilmour Space Technologies | Rocket launch provider (gspace.com). Gilmour Space Technologies is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions. 

Senior Accountant (Contract)

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 Senior 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 Senior Accountant (3–6-month Contract) 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:

  • Accounting for and maintaining internal management accounting reports related to Government grants and each department’s Actual vs Budget performance.
  • Managing the treasury aspects of Government grants for dedicated projects.
  • Monitoring budgets, communicating actual spend against budgets and taking appropriate action where necessary to assist the company and its trading partners to comply with corporate and grant budgets.
  • Undertaking cost benefit analysis on strategic asset acquisition.
  • Performing detailed cost accounting and reporting of production costs and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Managing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, supervising staff members in those functions.
  • General assistance in the Finance Department on accounting matters.
  • Other duties as requested by the Chief Financial Officer / Financial Controller.

Mandatory Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • Proven experience in budgetary control and bookkeeping, including handling accounts payable and a degree of independence to use initiative.
  • Strong financial analysis skills
  • Must be NV1 Security Clearance eligible preferred.

Desired Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

We recognise you may not meet all of the below, but don’t let that deter you. We are always looking for hard workers to join our team, so what are you waiting for? Let’s send Australia to space:

  • 5-10 years of experience in management accounting.
  • Accounting qualifications (CA / CPA preferred)
  • The ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
  • Experience with Xero or similar systems will be an advantage.

How to Apply:

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen/Permanent Resident or have an appropriate Australian work visa or work entitlements.

If you are a proactive team player with a passion to get Australia to space and a desire to succeed, please apply now by clicking the apply button and including your resume and cover letter or head to our website: CAREER | Gilmour Space Technologies | Rocket launch provider (gspace.com). 

Gilmour Space Technologies is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.