At GRAF Australia, we're shaping a cleaner, greener future with cutting-edge stormwater, wastewater, and rainwater harvesting solutions. As industry leaders, our commitment to sustainability and innovation drives us to deliver top-tier systems nationwide, helping communities thrive while protecting our planet. You'll be joining a diverse, supportive, and passionate team dedicated to making a real impact.
About the role:
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to support the day-to-day operations with our finance team. This role is ideal for someone early in their accounting career who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to build strong foundations across financial reporting, budgeting, and operational finance.
You will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial data and supporting reporting processes, while working closely with administration, sales, and procurement teams. Through this cross-functional collaboration, you will help align financial practices with operational needs, support cost control and informed decision-making, and contribute to continuous improvement across financial workflows.
What you'll be doing (but not limited to):
* Support month-end and year-end closing processes, including preparing journals, accruals, and prepayments, and assisting with timely completion of reporting deadlines
* Maintain the general ledger by processing daily bank feeds, reconciling accounts and credit cards, and ensuring accurate expense allocation across departments.
* Assist with the preparation of data for BAS and other statutory lodgements.
* Contribute to budgeting and financial planning activities by preparing reports and analysing variances
* Generate customer invoices, monitor receivables, and assist with follow-up on overdue payments
* Process supplier invoices, purchase orders ensuring proper approvals, and support vendor sourcing and supplier setup
* Track asset purchases and maintain records for the asset register and depreciation
* Maintain organised financial records and filing systems to support audit readiness and compliance
* Assist in identifying opportunities to streamline manual tasks and improve internal controls and provide general assistance to the team as required
What you'll bring:
* Qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required
* Sound knowledge of accounting principles and standards
* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, financial modelling, etc.)
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* High level of accuracy, organisation and attention to detail
* Must possess Australian work rights to be eligible for this position
Nice to have but not essential:
* Certifications: Professional accounting designation (e.g., CPA, CA) in progress
* Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Microsoft Dynamics)
* Familiarity with business intelligence or financial analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
* Previous experience in accounting-related functions
What we give in return:
* Competitive remuneration and potential annual bonus
* Comprehensive wellness program, including access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Training and professional development opportunities
* Supportive and collaborative team culture