Bright Light Agribusiness Pty Ltd – Port Melbourne VIC
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Launch Your Accounting Career with One of Regional Victoria's Leading Agribusinesses
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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.
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Due to our continued growth, we are seeking a motivated Graduate Accountant to join our Finance team in a permanent full-time position.
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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.
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About the Role
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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.
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Key responsibilities include:
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- Accounts payable and receivable processing, including reconciliations
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- Preparing and processing payments and performing daily bank reconciliations
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- Reconciliation of intercompany accounts across group entities
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- Posting and maintaining accurate financial records across multiple accounts
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- Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes
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- Assisting in the preparation and lodgement of Business Activity Statements (BAS)
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- Supporting tax agents and external auditors, including active involvement in the annual audit process
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- Assisting with ASIC, SRO,
and ATO compliance requirements and documentation
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- General finance administration and record keeping
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- Working collaboratively with internal teams across operations, farming, and processing
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About You
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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.
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You will ideally have:
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- A degree in Accounting, Commerce, or Finance
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- A sound understanding of accounting principles
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- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
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- Excellent organisational and time management skills
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- Strong written and verbal communication skills
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- A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn
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- The ability to work both independently and collaboratively
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- Intermediate Excel skills, with advanced proficiency highly regarded
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- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
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What We Offer
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- A permanent full-time position with long-term career prospects
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- Hands-on experience across a diverse and growing agribusiness
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- Exposure to operational, manufacturing and group finance functions
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- The prospect to develop strong commercial and business acumen through close involvement with operational and strategic decision-making
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- Mentoring and support from an experienced finance team
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- Study support for CA or CPA qualifications (subject to eligibility)
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