Roster: Monday - Friday|8am-5pm
Location: Wembley WA
Employment Type: Permanent
We invite applications for an Accountant to join our head office team in Wembley. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will contribute to a medium-sized finance team that includes accountants, accounts payable, credit, and payroll officers. You will also collaborate directly with the Director and business owners, who are Perth-based. This role suits a CA / CPA qualified professional or someone progressing towards accreditation.
About the role:
* Drive daily cash flow management and provide regular updates
* Reconcile bank and credit card accounts in Xero on a daily basis
* Review weekly payroll and accounts payable files prepared by the Payroll/AP teams
* Prepare month-end journals and support the month-end close process
* Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations
* Develop monthly management reports for leadership review
* Generate Business Unit-specific reports, including plant utilisation and project profitability
* Partner with the Financial Controller to deliver budgets and forecasts
* Handle ad hoc finance tasks with accuracy and efficiency
* Work closely with Managers and Operations Teams to analyse and enhance business performance
* Provide cross-functional support to Payroll, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable teams
Requirements:
* Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
* CA/CPA qualified or currently working towards certification
* Proficiency in Xero or the ability to quickly adapt to new ERP systems
* Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications
* Ability to leverage emerging technologies, including AI, to streamline processes
* Strong collaborator with a focus on accuracy, teamwork, and results
What we can offer you:
* Competitive salary package
* Career growth and development opportunities
* Supportive, collaborative team culture
* Wembley-based with strong career resources
If you would like to be considered, please don't hesitate to hit "APPLY" now We will be in touch with all shortlisted applicants for a confidential conversation.
About Us: Cat5 Rail is a 100% Australian-owned family business with over 16 years of experience delivering high-quality rail services in the Pilbara region. Our long-standing local presence ensures a deep understanding of the region's unique requirements and challenges, providing our clients with a reliable and trusted partner. We support our valued team with one of the largest specialist rail plant fleets in the country and state-of-the-art workshop facilities in Port Hedland and Perth, ensuring the highest quality work is delivered safely and on time