Financial Accountant

Location: SOUTH GEELONG, VIC

Salary: >$100,000

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

• Process journals and assist with month-end accounting, financial reports and management accounts.
• Complete general ledger, payroll, intercompany and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with BAS, FBT, payroll tax and other taxation compliance obligations.
• Support year-end accounting, statutory reporting and internal and external audits.
• Assist with annual budgets, company tax returns and finance-related projects.
• Support inventory reporting, stocktakes and monthly factory results.
• Review financial results, investigate variances and assist departmental managers with accounting matters.
• Maintain accurate financial records and comply with relevant legislation, company policies and reporting requirements.
• Provide general accounting support to Godfrey Hirst and its subsidiaries.

Skills and Experience Required for the Role

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, commerce or a related discipline.
• A minimum of three years of relevant full-time work experience in financial accounting or a closely related role.
• CPA or CA qualification, or progress towards either qualification, will be highly regarded.
• Experience with month-end processing, financial reporting and account reconciliations.
• Knowledge of GST, BAS, FBT, payroll tax and other Australian compliance requirements.
• Experience within a manufacturing environment and an understanding of inventory or cost accounting will be advantageous.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high standard of accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting or ERP systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.