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- Manage full accounts payable cycle: invoice processing, supplier liaison, payment scheduling, and reconciliations
- Process and reconcile payroll, entitlements, and leave balances
- Prepare and review general ledger journal entries, bank reconciliations, and trial balances
- Manage month-end and year-end closing processes
- Prepare BAS, PAYG, Superannuation, WorkCover, and other statutory compliance obligations
- Maintain supplier relationships, ensuring account accuracy and dispute resolution
- Liaise with external accountants and auditors, providing required documentation and support
Strategic Reporting and Analysis:
- Prepare monthly financial reports, including variance analysis against budgets and forecasts
- Support preparation of cash flow forecasts and recommend actions to optimize working capital
- Assist in the development of annual budgets and mid-year forecasts
- Provide financial insights and trend analysis to support business planning and risk management
- Monitor financial and management reporting to identify risks and opportunities
- Assist in preparing reports for leadership and board meetings
Process Improvement and Leadership:
- Recommend and implement improvements to financial systems, processes, and reporting workflows
- Drive automation initiatives across AP, payroll, and reporting where possible
- Mentor junior finance staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment
- Ensure compliance with company policies and audit standards
Key Skills and Attributes
- Strong technical accounting skills combined with a commercial mindset
- Highly proficient in financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
- Analytical thinker with ability to interpret financial data and present actionable insights
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- High level of integrity and ability to manage confidential information
- Strong leadership and mentoring abilities
Qualifications and Experience
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field
- 3-5 years' experience in finance, accounting, or AP roles with reporting and compliance responsibilities
- Proficient with accounting/ERP systems (e.g., Xero, MYOB Advanced, SAP, Netsuite)
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and statutory reporting
- Knowledge of Australian financial compliance and tax obligations (BAS, PAYG, Superannuation)
Reporting Line
Reports to: Finance Manager or Financial Controller
Liaises closely with: Operations, Procurement, Executive Leadership Team
Performance Measures (KPIs)
Commercial Accountant - Strategic Reporting, Compliance & Accounts Payable
- Reporting: Ensure month-end reporting, forecasts, and operational budgets are accurate and completed on time
- AP and AR Management: Ensure payable and receivables are aligned with cash flow forecasts and credit
- Tax Compliance: Ensure BAS, GST, PAYG, Superannuation, and other returns are accurate, submitted, and paid in full in line with deadlines
- Financial Risk Monitoring: Provide quarterly and ad hoc reports on key financial health metrics (e.g., ratios, trends) to support business growth
- Process Improvement: Identify and report on at least one process improvement initiative per quarter to drive efficiency and strategic alignment
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Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years' experience do you have as an accountant? Which of the following accounting packages are you experienced with? Do you have experience completing ad hoc and month end reporting? Do you have experience completing payroll tax returns? How many years of accounts payable experience do you have? Have you worked in a role where you were responsible for budget management & forecasting? Do you have experience completing Business Activity Statements (BAS)?
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