18 Sep
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Nature's Care
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Belrose
18 Sep
Nature's Care
Belrose
We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Accountant to join a small, friendly and supportive Finance team. This is a permanent full time role, based in our newly renovated head office (Belrose NSW 2085) from Monday to Friday.
This role will be responsible for cost accounting, cycle counts, inventory management, accounts payable, month-end reporting and supporting the broader finance function.
The successful candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. We are looking for someone who is willing to take ownership of tasks at all levels, being hands-on with the end to end accounts payable process as well as conducting physical cycle counts.
Key Responsibilities
Cost Accounting & Inventory
- Prepare, analyse and maintain cost accounting records, reports and supporting schedules.
- Maintain and review average costs for raw materials, packaging, work-in-progress (WIP) and finished goods.
- Perform inventory reconciliations, controls, co-ordination of stocktakes and cycle counts, and investigate discrepancies.
- Analyse material, labour and overhead costs and investigate significant cost variances, providing clear explanations to management.
- Complete month-end cost accounting processes and prepare monthly management reports.
- Review production and operational costs to identify opportunities for improved efficiency and cost savings.
- Assist with internal and external audit requirements.
- Ad hoc tasks related to costing and inventory.
Accounts Payable
- Verify and process supplier invoices against purchase orders, goods receipts and supporting documentation.
- Maintain accurate supplier accounts, reconcile supplier statements and investigate and resolve outstanding or disputed items.
- Prepare and process weekly supplier payment runs, ensuring invoices are paid accurately and on time.
- Respond to supplier queries and resolve invoice and payment issues promptly.
- Maintain accurate and complete AP records in accordance with company policies.
Month-End & General Accounting
- Assist with month-end closing processes, reconciliations, accruals and financial reporting.
- Ensure accounting records are accurate, complete and maintained in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.
- Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, controls and reporting.
- Perform other ad hoc accounting and finance duties as required.
About You To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Relevant accounting qualifications
- Experience in cost accounting, inventory accounting or general accounting, preferably within a manufacturing environment
- Strong understanding of inventory costing, cost variances and reconciliations
- Experience in accounts payable and month-end accounting processes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail
- Good organisational and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience using accounting or ERP systems
- A proactive approach to identifying process improvements and resolving issues
Nature’s Care is a leading Australian company with well-known brands, an integrated business model, and a growing presence both locally and internationally. Our diverse portfolio includes supplements, cosmetics, olive oil, wine, and food products etc. Our philosophy is simple – our products must be valuable enough for our own families. We are committed to delivering high-quality natural products, from farm to table. This principle, rooted in our family-based origins, guides everything we do across our farms, manufacturing, and the operations of a group company.
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If you are interested in the role and would like to grow your career with us, we welcome your application
We appreciate all applications however please kindly note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
📌 Accountant (Belrose)
🏢 Nature's Care
📍 Belrose