The Company

Our client is an Australian success story in the consumer goods sector with international reach as well as a strong domestic business. The Group has grown rapidly while retaining the ability to make decisions and get things done without unnecessary red tape.

A strong balance sheet, expanding operations and planned systems investment create an excellent environment for an Accountant who wants broader exposure and the opportunity to influence how finance supports the business.

The Role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will support financial accounting and reporting across a complex, multi-entity group. The role combines core accounting with fixed assets, capital expenditure, systems support and regular engagement with operational teams. You will work closely with colleagues across treasury, inventory, analysis, AP and AR and contribute to improvements across finance and supporting systems.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist with monthly financial statements, expense analysis and annual statutory reporting.
- Complete general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Maintain fixed asset registers and prepare capital expenditure reporting and monthly analysis.
- Prepare ABS submissions and support external and government audits.
- Partner with production sites and respond to day-to-day accounting and systems queries.
- Leverage existing tools and AI to identify, implement and deliver process improvement initiatives
- Analysis of CAPEX reports and ongoing ad-hoc analysis
- Support broader finance activities and contribute to process and systems improvement projects.

Your Profile

- Hands-on accounting experience across month end, reconciliations and financial reporting.
- Exposure to fixed assets, capital expenditure or asset-intensive businesses.




- Experience in FMCG, agriculture, food production or manufacturing is highly regarded.
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or Dynamics GP experience is advantageous.
- Comfort working across multiple entities and engaging with operational stakeholders.
- Robust systems capability; Power BI or Microsoft Copilot exposure would be beneficial.
- A practical, collaborative style and genuine interest in improving how work gets done.

What Is on Offer

- Broad responsibility across accounting, assets, systems and operations.
- Exposure to senior finance leadership in a large and growing private business.
- Opportunity to influence processes and support continued systems investment.
- Ongoing professional development support and encouragement
- $100 - 115k plus superannuation salary range
- Onsite parking and quarterly travel to key operating sites.

Apply

If you are looking for a broad Accountant role in a growing, operational business where you can build relationships and make a visible contribution, apply now for a confidential discussion.

Job Reference Number: 06810-0013452347SG

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📌 Accountant (Port Melbourne)
🏢 Robert Half
📍 Port Melbourne