Assistant Accountant

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Gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced finance team, supporting critical financial reporting and operations in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

If you want to build real commercial experience, understand how a manufacturing business operates, and work closely with stakeholders across the business? This is for you!


The role:

As an Assistant Accountant, you’ll support the Finance team by ensuring accurate, timely and compliant financial reporting. You’ll work closely with the Senior Accountant and gain exposure beyond day-to-day transactions in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.


What you’ll be doing:

• Processing and documenting financial transactions accurately

• Reconciling balance sheet and intercompany accounts and resolving discrepancies

• Assisting with month-end and year-end close (journals and reporting)

• Supporting BAS, PAYG, Payroll Tax, FBT and other statutory reporting

• Assisting with audit documentation and requirements

• Handling day-to-day finance tasks (PO matching, invoice coding, allocations)

• Providing cover across Accounts Payable and Receivable when required

• Preparing ad-hoc financial analysis and reports

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or Accounting

• 2+ years’ experience in a similar accounting role

• Strong understanding of accounting principles

• High attention to detail and strong time management skills

• Advanced Excel skills (XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, SUMIFS)

• Confident written and verbal communication skills

 

Highly regarded:

• Currently working towards CPA qualifications

• Experience using ERP systems and/or Power BI

• Exposure to manufacturing or complex business environments


You’ll thrive in this role if you are:

• Curious and keen to understand how a business really works

• Comfortable in a fast-paced, hands-on environment

• Professional, reliable and accountable

• A strong problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset

• Able to work independently while collaborating with a team

 

What we offer:

• A global business with strong brand presence and long-term stability

• Exposure to a manufacturing environment and real commercial decision-making

• Competitive salary and corporate discounts

• A role where you can genuinely grow your capability and career

Respect is one of our Values. Our commitment to inclusivity goes hand in hand with our dedication to sustainability and the environment. Inclusivity is part of who we are, so we encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities.

We would like to hear from you if you have any feedback about our recruitment process. Please email us at [email protected]

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