Graduate Accountant

Launch Your Accounting Career with One of Regional Victoria's Leading Agribusinesses

Bright Light Agribusiness (BLA) is one of Regional Victoria’s largest privately owned almond producers and operators of a state-of-the-art almond processing facility. As a fully integrated agribusiness, we manage the journey from farm to finished product.

Due to our continued growth, we are seeking a motivated Graduate Accountant to join our Finance team in a permanent full-time position.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career accountant to gain hands-on experience across a broad range of accounting, finance and commercial activities within a dynamic and growing business.

About the Role

Working closely with an experienced finance team, you will gain practical exposure across both operational and group-level accounting functions while building a strong foundation for your accounting career.

Key responsibilities include:

§ Accounts payable and receivable processing, including reconciliations

§ Preparing and processing payments and performing daily bank reconciliations

§ Reconciliation of intercompany accounts across group entities

§ Posting and maintaining accurate financial records across multiple accounts

§ Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes

§ Assisting in the preparation and lodgement of Business Activity Statements (BAS)

§ Supporting tax agents and external auditors, including active involvement in the annual audit process

§ Assisting with ASIC, SRO, and ATO compliance requirements and documentation

§ General finance administration and record keeping

§ Working collaboratively with internal teams across operations, farming, and processing

About You





We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, dependable, naturally inquisitive, and eager to build a long-term career in accounting. We value individuals who take ownership of their work, are committed to continuous learning, and are prepared to invest in their professional development.

You will ideally have

§ A degree in Accounting, Commerce, or Finance

§ A sound understanding of accounting principles

§ Strong analytical skills with attention to detail

§ Excellent organisational and time management skills

§ Strong written and verbal communication skills

§ A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn

§ The ability to work both independently and collaboratively

§ Intermediate Excel skills, with advanced proficiency highly regarded

§ Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

What We Offer

§ A permanent full time position with long-term career prospects

§ Hands-on experience across a diverse and growing agribusiness

§ Exposure to operational, manufacturing and group finance functions

§ The opportunity to develop strong commercial and business acumen through close involvement with operational and strategic decision-making

§ Mentoring and support from an experienced finance team

§ Study support for CA or CPA qualifications (subject to eligibility)

How to Apply

If you are looking to build your accounting career in a growing business that offers genuine commercial experience, exposure to a broad range of accounting disciplines, and excellent learning and development opportunities, we encourage you to submit your resume and cover letter by clicking Apply Now.

We appreciate the time and effort taken to submit an application. Due to the anticipated volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

📌 Graduate Accountant (Port Melbourne)
🏢 Bright Light Agribusiness
📍 Port Melbourne