12-month Management Accountant contract opportunity based in Melbourne's western suburbs, offering an immediate start for a CPA/CA qualified professional looking to contribute to a growing logistics organisation. This hands‑on role will support key financial reporting, budgeting, and business partnering activities within a rapid‑paced environment.

Join a well‑established national organisation operating within a fast‑paced, essential industry that continues to experience strong growth.

With a reputation for operational excellence, ongoing investment, and a collaborative culture, this business offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced leaders, influence commercial outcomes, and contribute to meaningful finance initiatives.

You’ll enjoy exposure to a dynamic environment, a supportive team, and the chance to make an immediate impact within a business that values continuous improvement and professional development.

Description

The Management Accountant will be responsible for the following:

- Prepare and post month‑end journals, including accruals, prepayments, and general ledger adjustments, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Take ownership of the end‑to‑end P&L; for a designated subsidiary, delivering monthly financial results, variance analysis, and meaningful commentary to key stakeholders.




- Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to maintain the integrity of financial data.
- Assist with the month‑end and year‑end close process, ensuring reporting deadlines are consistently met.
- Prepare management reports, dashboards, and financial analysis to support commercial decision‑making.
- Partner with operational stakeholders to monitor costs, identify trends, and provide financial insights that drive business performance.
- Support the budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes, including analysis of actuals against budget.
- Maintain the fixed asset register and process depreciation where required.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.

Profile

- CA/CPA
- Exposure to a large complex business
- Exposure working with an ERP
- Quality communication skills: written and verbally

Job Offer

- Immediate start
- Join a great team culture & environment (inclusive and collaborative)
- Potential for extension
- Work with a high performing manager who values your development

For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Matthew Roberts on +61 3 8640 3144.

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📌 Management Accountant - Immediate Start (Maribyrnong)
🏢 MPAU Finance
📍 Maribyrnong