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.
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.
About the Role
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.
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.
A key requirement of the role is hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365), ideally within a manufacturing, distribution, or inventory-based business.
Key Responsibilities
Assist with month-end and year-end financial close processes
Prepare general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations
Process journals, accruals, prepayments and other accounting adjustments
Assist with inventory accounting and stock reconciliations
Support inventory valuation and investigate stock variances
Assist with product costing, COGS and manufacturing cost analysis
Analyse production and inventory variances and elevate discrepancies




Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable as required
Perform bank and other key account reconciliations
Assist with preparation of monthly financial and management reports
Support budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
Maintain accurate financial data within Microsoft Dynamics 365
Assist with audit requirements and provide supporting documentation
Work closely with operations, supply chain, warehouse and production teams
Assist the Finance Manager with ad hoc reporting and financial analysis
About You
We are looking for an accounting qualified who is commercially minded, analytical and keen to develop their career.
You will ideally have:
Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
1-3 years' experience in a financial accounting role
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365)
Experience working within manufacturing, FMCG, wholesale, distribution or another inventory-based environment
Understanding of inventory accounting and reconciliations
Exposure to product costing, COGS or manufacturing variances will be highly regarded
Good understanding of accounting principles and month-end processes
Strong Excel skills, including PivotTables and formulas
Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy
Strong communication skills and the ability to work with non-finance stakeholders
A proactive approach and willingness to learn
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