Job Description

Our client is a well-established and growing manufacturing business based in Western Sydney, with a strong presence in its market and a focus on operational excellence.

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Due to continued growth, they are looking for a Junior Financial Accountant to join their finance team and gain exposure to both financial and management accounting within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

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About the Role

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Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day finance function, with a particular focus on general ledger accounting, reconciliations, inventory, costing and month-end reporting.

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This is an ideal opportunity for someone with 1-3 years' accounting experience who wants to broaden their commercial exposure and develop their career within a manufacturing environment.

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A key requirement of the role is hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365), ideally within a manufacturing, distribution, or inventory-based business.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Assist with month-end and year-end financial close processes
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- Prepare general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations
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- Process journals, accruals, prepayments and other accounting adjustments
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- Assist with inventory accounting and stock reconciliations
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- Support inventory valuation and investigate stock variances
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- Assist with product costing, COGS and manufacturing cost analysis
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- Analyse production and inventory variances and elevate discrepancies
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- Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable as required
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- Perform bank and other key account reconciliations
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- Assist with preparation of monthly financial and management reports
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- Support budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
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- Maintain accurate financial data within Microsoft Dynamics 365
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- Assist with audit requirements and provide supporting documentation
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- Work closely with operations, supply chain, warehouse and production teams
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- Assist the Finance Manager with ad hoc reporting and financial analysis
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About You

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We are looking for an accounting skilled who is commercially minded, analytical and keen to develop their career.

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You will ideally have:

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- Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
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- 1-3 years' experience in a financial accounting role
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- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365)
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- Experience working within manufacturing, FMCG, wholesale, distribution or another inventory-based environment
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- Understanding of inventory accounting and reconciliations
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- Exposure to product costing, COGS or manufacturing variances will be highly regarded
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- Good understanding of accounting principles and month-end processes
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- Strong Excel skills, including PivotTables and formulas
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- Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy
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- Strong communication skills and the ability to work with non-finance stakeholders
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- A proactive approach and willingness to learn
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📌 Junior Financial Accountant (New South Wales)
🏢 Hydrogen Group
📍 New South Wales