Job Description

Permanent full-time position. Work from home 2 days per week. Competitive remuneration.

- Rewards & Recognition Program
- Discounted health insurance with Medibank
- Novated Leasing
- Lifestyle discounts with Woolworths, Coles, Avis, Quest, Accor Hotels, etc.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Who will you be working with?

The Graduate Accountant provides support to the Finance Manager in delivering accurate, timely, and efficient financial and accounting services across Austbreck Pty Ltd and RMS Pty Ltd.

How will you make a difference?

This entry-level role will involve assisting with day-to-day accounting tasks, monthly reporting, reconciliations, budgeting support, project accounting, and compliance requirements. The Graduate Accountant will gain experience working across both entities and will be trained in the use of the company’s ERP systems: Sage (used by Austbreck Pty Ltd) and M1 (used by RMS Pty Ltd), with consolidated budgeting and forecasting reporting performed in OneStream.

Location

Keysborough, Vic

Typical Day / Responsibilities

General Accounting Support

- Assist with the preparation of monthly and quarterly reporting for both entities.
- Post and process journal entries and assist with general ledger reconciliations.
- Assist in fixed asset management and depreciation schedules.
- Support in reconciling sub‑ledgers (e.g., inventory, payroll, prepayments) to the general ledger.
- Prepare accruals, prepayments, and adjusting journals under supervision.
- Maintain accurate financial records and documentation for audit readiness.
- Help ensure internal controls are followed in line with company policy.
- Support in the preparation of working papers for end‑of‑month and end‑of‑year close.
- Assist in managing intercompany transactions and reconciliations.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in financial processes and documentation.

Budgeting & Forecasting Support





- Support the Finance Manager in preparing budget templates and compiling departmental inputs.
- Participate in regular budget review meetings and document financial commentary.
- Assist in developing and maintaining forecasts.
- Conduct basic trend and variance analysis on revenue and expense categories.
- Help gather, organise, and analyse historical financial data to inform future budgets.
- Prepare reports for internal stakeholders.
- Assist in reconciling budget figures with system‑generated data using Sage, M1, and OneStream.
- Support consolidated budgeting and forecasting activities using the OneStream corporate performance management platform.
- Help ensure data alignment between ERP systems (Sage/M1) and OneStream for actuals and forecasts.

Project Accounting Assistance (Austbreck)

- Assist in setting up new projects in the Sage ERP system with accurate coding and budget allocations.
- Help track project costs, including labour, materials, and subcontractor expenses.
- Reconcile actual costs of project budgets on a regular basis.
- Assist with job costing and allocation of direct and indirect project expenses.
- Support the Finance Manager in liaising with project managers to validate cost estimates and accruals.
- Help prepare documentation required for project billing and milestone claims.
- Maintain accurate records of project financial transactions and supporting documentation.

Compliance & Audit Support

- Assist with BAS, GST, and PAYG reconciliations.
- Support audit processes by preparing documentation.




- Help maintain compliance records and support ATO and ASIC obligations.

Working with Shared Services Team

- Collaborate with Shared Services (HR, Payroll, IT, AP/AR) to resolve finance‑related queries and ensure data accuracy.
- Assist in coordinating information flow between finance and other support functions.
- Help resolve transactional discrepancies or documentation issues with Shared Services teams.
- Support cross‑functional finance processes involving Shared Services input.

Reporting & Systems

- Assist in generating reports from Sage (Austbreck) and M1 (RMS) ERP systems.
- Ensure data integrity and alignment between ERP systems and OneStream for financial reporting.
- Learn and comply with internal procedures for using Sage, M1, and OneStream effectively.

Qualifications and Skills

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Currently pursuing or intending to commence CPA or CA qualification.
- Solid understanding of basic accounting principles.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Interest in learning Sage, M1, and OneStream (training will be provided).
- Solid attention to detail and willingness to learn.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Previous internship or part‑time experience in a finance team (desirable but not essential).

Equal Employment Opportunity

Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment chance regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression. This also includes providing meaningful employment for current and former Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and refugees or asylum seekers. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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📌 Graduate Accountant (Greater Dandenong City)
🏢 Wabtec
📍 Greater Dandenong City