- High-growth FMCG manufacturer | Supportive work environment
- Broad, hands-on role | Excellent learning opportunity
- South-Eastern suburbs | WFH 1 day a week

The Prospect

Our client is a privately owned, growing manufacturing business based in Melbourne’s South eastern suburbs. They offer a supportive and collaborate environment, and reputation for being people-first and performance-focused.

You’ll grow with the business and have the autonomy to take ownership of the day-to-day finance operations for a defined portion of the business.

The Challenge

Reporting to the General Manager Finance, your key responsibilities will include:

- Assist with month-end close activities, including preparing journals and balance sheet reconciliations
- Maintain accurate financial records and support data entry into the accounting system
- Perform daily bank reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy
- Support with accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, including invoices, payments, and reconciliation
- Support foreign currency hedging activities and the processing of FX payments
- Maintain the general ledger and ensure all financial records are up-to-date
- Assist the broader finance team with ad-hoc month-end tasks

The Expertise

Please consider expressing interest in this position if you possess the following:

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance, or related field




- You have recently completed or are part way through your CA or CPA studies.
- You have minimum 3 years working experience either in a broad accounting role or at an accounting firm. Manufacturing or FMCG industry experience advantageous.
- You are familiar with working within a multi-entity/currency environment.
- You are detail oriented with a high attention to detail
- You are a confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
- You possess a strong willingness to learn and bring a positive, can-do attitude to the team

The Next Step

If this position will enhance your career and you would like further details on the client, the role, remuneration or a copy of the position description, please please call Isabella Papavasiliou for a confidential discussion on 0477 885 *** .
Or alternatively please apply per the link below.

About ThompsonCook

ThompsonCook fosters strong relationships with top accounting and finance professionals across Australia. We recruit for key finance function roles, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Financial Accountants, Management Accountants, Finance Managers, Financial Controllers, and Chief Financial Officers, as well as positions in Treasury, Tax, and Audit. We support our clients with both permanent and contracting recruitment solutions.

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📌 Assistant Accountant | FMCG | $85,000 – $95,000 package | SE suburbs (Melbourne)
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