Job Description

Westside Meats is seeking a qualified and experienced Management Accountant to support the financial management, budgeting, cost control and operational reporting functions of the business.

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Position Summary

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The Management Accountant will be responsible for preparing, analysing and interpreting financial information to assist management with business planning, budgeting, cost control and decision-making. The role involves reviewing business performance, preparing management reports, monitoring operating costs, assisting with financial policies and supporting compliance with accounting and reporting requirements.

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Key Responsibilities

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Key Duties and Responsibilities

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- Prepare, review and analyse financial reports, management accounts, budgets, forecasts and cash-flow reports.
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- Examine the business's operating costs, income, expenditure, profit margins and financial performance.
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- Assist management in preparing annual budgets, financial forecasts and business planning reports.
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- Monitor cost centres, business expenses and operational spending to identify financial risks, cost-saving opportunities and performance issues.
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- Prepare financial statements and reports for directors, senior management and external accountants where required.
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- Analyse sales, labour costs, supplier costs, stock costs, overheads and other financial data to support management decision-making.
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- Provide financial advice to management regarding pricing, cost control, cash flow, budgeting and business performance.
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- Liaise with external accountants, auditors, bookkeepers, banks and relevant skilled advisers when required.
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- Prepare reports on business performance, variance analysis, profitability and financial trends.
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- Assist in improving accounting systems, financial processes, reporting templates and internal controls.
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- Support management with payroll cost analysis, supplier payment review, BAS preparation support and other finance-related administrative functions.
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- Perform other accounting and financial management duties reasonably required by the business.
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Skill & Experience

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Required Qualifications and Experience

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- A bachelor's degree or higher qualification in accounting, finance, commerce or a closely related field.
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- At least1 years or more of relevant accounting, finance or management accounting experience.
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- Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis and management reporting.
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- Sound understanding of accounting principles, financial controls and business performance analysis.
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- Experience using accounting software such asXero, MYOB, QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, or similar accounting systems.
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- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including spreadsheets, formulas, reconciliations and financial analysis.
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- Excellent attention to detail, analytical ability and problem-solving skills.
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- Good written and verbal communication skills.
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- Ability to work independently and provide accurate financial information to management.
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📌 Management Accountant (Moorabool Shire)
🏢 Westside Meats
📍 Moorabool Shire