Financial Accountant

Steelmaking coal is an essential ingredient in blast-furnace steel manufacture, producing steel used for critical building and infrastructure around the world.  In Australia, we operate five steelmaking coal mines in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, and have additional joint venture interests in steelmaking coal and manganese, as well as copper exploration projects underway in North West Queensland and Western Australia.

As a Financial Accountant within the Corporate Office Accounting team, you will be responsible for preparing timely, accurate and compliant financial accounting information to support the Steelmaking Coal business unit.

With a strong focus on delivering a month end result, the role is integral in providing financial accounting services to the mine site operation. The role’s responsibilities include:

• Coal sales accounting including revenue, purchases, despatch and demurrage
• Sundry accounts receivable invoicing
• Preparing coal stock valuations, provision for stock obsolescence and diesel fuel rebate calculations
• Calculating accruals for royalties, levies, management fees and port and rail
• Preparing standard monthly journals including prepayments, leases, fringe benefits tax and payroll tax
• Maintaining the SAP fixed asset registers
• Preparing joint venture reports and responding to joint venture partners queries and information requests
• Ensuring the integrity of the ledgers by preparing balance sheet reconciliations and investigating and rectifying issues identified
• Adhering to accounting standards and internal policies and procedures
• Preparing regulatory returns including Notional Business Activity Statement
• Preparing statutory note disclosures and support schedules for interim and year end reporting
• Preparing annual financial statements and solvency statements

The role will work collaboratively with others to achieve department objectives and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A degree in Accounting/Commerce
• CPA or CA certified
• SAP experience will be highly regarded
• High level of attention to detail
• Exceptional time management skills
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to show initiative and work in a team
• Proven ability to remain effective and resilient in a dynamic environment

What we offer

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package and a range of flexible work arrangements that support the balance of work, family and individual circumstances. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time. 

• Full-time, permanent opportunity
• Centrally located in our Brisbane CBD Corporate Office, close to train, bus and ferry connections
• Flexible work options including the potential for WFH and 9 day fortnight

Who we are

We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity, and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies.  As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources – diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel – our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.



Background checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.



Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.



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CLOSING DATE: 19 August 2026  



Please note, screening and interviews may take place prior to closing date – applications may also close before this date.