Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Assistant Accountant to join a well-established and globally connected organisation operating within the trading and distribution sector. Working as part of a cooperative and hands-on finance team, this role offers broad exposure across financial accounting, treasury, trade finance, inventory reporting, payroll and compliance functions.

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Company Overview

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Assistant Accountant to join a well-established and globally connected organisation operating within the trading and distribution sector. Working as part of a collaborative and hands-on finance team, this role offers broad exposure across financial accounting, treasury, trade finance, inventory reporting, payroll and compliance functions.

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The Role

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Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the timely and accurate delivery of core finance activities. The position offers a broad scope, combining traditional accounting responsibilities with exposure to treasury operations, trade finance, inventory accounting, payroll support and compliance reporting.

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You will work closely with internal stakeholders, overseas finance teams, banking partners and external advisors, supporting strong financial controls and contributing to continuous process improvement initiatives.

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Responsibilities

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- Prepare and maintain bank reconciliations and investigate reconciling items.
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- Assist with month-end processes including journals, accruals and balance sheet reconciliations.
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- Support inventory accounting activities, stock adjustments and inventory reporting.
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- Coordinate treasury administration, foreign exchange documentation and trade finance activities.




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- Prepare and process letters of credit and maintain supporting banking records.
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- Assist with accounts payable processing, supplier payments and statement reconciliations.
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- Support payroll processing and employee entitlement administration.
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- Assist with BAS preparation, FBT reporting and statutory compliance requirements.
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- Perform intercompany reconciliations and resolve variances with local and international stakeholders.
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- Maintain accurate financial records across ERP systems and reporting platforms.
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- Support audit processes and contribute to strengthening internal controls.
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- Identify and implement process improvement opportunities across finance operations.
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- Provide cross-functional support across the wider finance team.
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The Candidate

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To be successful in this role, you will bring:

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- Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant, Finance Officer or similar accounting position.
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- Experience with reconciliations, month-end reporting and financial administration.
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- Exposure to accounts payable, payroll, treasury, inventory accounting or tax compliance will be highly regarded.
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- Strong Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with ERP systems.
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- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
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- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
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- Effective communication skills and the ability to build relationships across a range of stakeholders.
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- A proactive and collaborative approach, combined with strong accountability.
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- Accounting qualifications or studies in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
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- Progression towards or an interest in pursuing CA/CPA qualifications will be highly regarded.
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📌 Assistant Accountant | Multinational (Victoria)
🏢 Sharp & Carter
📍 Victoria