23 Sep
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Nature's Care
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New South Wales
23 Sep
Nature's Care
New South Wales
Job Description
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 ****) from Monday to Friday.
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This role will be responsible for cost accounting, cycle counts, inventory management, accounts payable, month-end reporting and supporting the broader finance function.
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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.
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Key Responsibilities
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Prepare, analyse and maintain cost accounting records, reports and supporting schedules.
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Maintain and review average costs for raw materials, packaging, work-in-progress (WIP) and finished goods.
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Perform inventory reconciliations, controls, co-ordination of stocktakes and cycle counts, and investigate discrepancies.
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Analyse material, labour and overhead costs and investigate significant cost variances, providing clear explanations to management.
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Complete month-end cost accounting processes and prepare monthly management reports.
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Review production and operational costs to identify opportunities for improved efficiency and cost savings.
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Assist with internal and external audit requirements.
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Ad hoc tasks related to costing and inventory.
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Accounts Payable
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Verify and process supplier invoices against purchase orders, goods receipts and supporting documentation.
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Maintain accurate supplier accounts, reconcile supplier statements and investigate and resolve outstanding or disputed items.
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Prepare and process weekly supplier payment runs,
ensuring invoices are paid accurately and on time.
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Respond to supplier queries and resolve invoice and payment issues promptly.
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Maintain accurate and complete AP records in accordance with company policies.
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Month-End & General Accounting
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Assist with month-end closing processes, reconciliations, accruals and financial reporting.
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Ensure accounting records are accurate, complete and maintained in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.
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Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, controls and reporting.
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Perform other ad hoc accounting and finance duties as required.
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About You
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To be successful in this role, you will have:
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Experience in cost accounting, inventory accounting or general accounting, preferably within a manufacturing workplace
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Strong understanding of inventory costing, cost variances and reconciliations
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Experience in accounts payable and month-end accounting processes
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail
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Good organisational and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines
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Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience using accounting or ERP systems
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A proactive approach to identifying process improvements and resolving issues
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Nature's Care
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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.
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Our philosophy is simple - our products must be good 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.
📌 Accountant (New South Wales)
🏢 Nature's Care
📍 New South Wales