Assistant Accountant

- 6 Months Contract
- Based in Girraween NSW
- Onsite parking

Our Company: The Cordina Group is highly awarded and respected within the food industry, Cordina has built a reputation around partnership, stability, innovation, trust, agility and most importantly, always thinking differently.

Cordina is all about creating bespoke solutions designed purposefully around our customers' needs and their brands – in fact, there have now been four generations of Cordina putting the customers brand first. It's the service we offer that's the difference. Our customers can have the whole NPD solution done for them or work in collaboration to bring their new product to life!

Our mission is to understand our customer and solve their problems by treating customer brands as our own. With 80 years of experience, Cordina continue to bring new concepts to the market and assist our customers to create their own unique point of difference.

About the Role:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join The Cordina Group on a temporary basis for a 6 month contract.

Reporting to theGroup Finance Manager, this temporary role will support the Finance team across a broad range of accounting, finance and administration duties. The successful candidate will assist with day-to-day financial operations, month-end processes, reporting requirements and general accounting support across the organisation.

To be considered for this temporary chance, you will have prior accounting experience, ideally within a manufacturing environment. CPA qualification or progress towards completion will be highly regarded. You will bring strong commercial awareness, excellent interpersonal skills and advanced Excel capability,



particularly as the business continues through a system implementation.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

- Supporting accounting functions across all associated companies
- Assisting with weekly and month-end processing
- Reconciling accounts on a monthly basis
- Prepare and issue internal business reports
- Assist in improving the reports by utilising advanced excel skills
- Analyse costs and overheads, providing analysis and commentary on key variances
- Assist with preparation and analysis of weekly business results
- Review and check batch payments for accuracy and completeness. Load and authorise batch payments.
- Assist in various functions in the accounting team including AP & AR as required
- Actively participating in projects such as system integration

About you:

- CPA qualified or working towards completion
- 2–3 years’ experience in a similar accounting role
- Advanced Excel skills and exposure to ERP systems
- BI report writing skills
- Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Ability to prioritise, with excellent time management skills
- Confident and engaging communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work within a team environment
- High service orientation
- Australian permanent residents or citizens only, will be considered

Why Join Cordina?

- Be part of a respected brand synonymous with quality, heritage, and innovation
- Influence key operations and contribute directly to Cordina's continued success
- Work with a passionate, team-oriented leadership team
- Enjoy opportunities for continuous learning and career development
- Competitive remuneration in a stable, long‑standing business

📌 Assistant Accountant (Girraween)
🏢 Cordina Chicken Farms
📍 Girraween