Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Junior Accountant to join a growing finance team, supporting a prestigious automotive division known for innovation, excellence, and a customer-first approach. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to both financial accounting and commercial analysis, working closely with senior stakeholders and contributing to key business decisions.

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If you're CPA-qualified or working towards your CPA and enjoy combining numbers with business insights, we'd love to hear from you.

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The Opportunity Reporting directly to the Business Manager, you'll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business. Your position will be a blend of transactional accounting, month-end reporting, financial analysis, process improvement, and commercial support.

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This role offers excellent exposure across finance, sales, operations, and leadership teams, making it an ideal next step for someone looking to build a long-term career in finance.

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If you're looking for a role where you can develop your technical accounting skills while gaining valuable commercial exposure,

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Key Responsibilities Financial Accounting

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- Support month-end close activities including journal processing and account reconciliations
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- Review and analyse sales transactions to ensure compliance with business policies and promotional requirements
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- Coordinate retail close activities with internal sales teams
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- Prepare and reconcile general ledger and balance sheet accounts
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- Process and review purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance
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- Assist with tax-related documentation and financial controls
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- Support budgeting and forecasting processes
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- Review commission calculations and incentive payments
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- Assist with vehicle buyback processing and related financial transactions
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Financial Analysis & Business Support

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- Prepare financial and operational reporting to support business decision-making
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- Conduct pricing analysis and commercial evaluations
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- Analyse trends and business performance data
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- Provide insights and recommendations to improve business outcomes
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- Support continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes and controls
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Stakeholder Engagement

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- Partner closely with Finance, Sales, Operations, IT and other key business functions
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- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate reporting and data integrity
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- Support broader team initiatives and ad hoc projects as required
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About You To be successful in this role, you will possess:

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- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
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- CPA qualified or currently working towards CPA certification (preferred)
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- Previous accounting or finance experience, ideally within a commercial environment
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- Experience working with SAP or a similar ERP system (advantageous)
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- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
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- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
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- High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
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- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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- A proactive mindset with a desire to learn and continuously improve
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What's On Offer?

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- Join a globally recognised premium brand
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- Exposure to both financial accounting and commercial finance
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- Career development and ongoing learning opportunities
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- Supportive and collaborative team setting
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- Work alongside experienced finance professionals and business leaders
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- Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects and process improvements
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- Hybrid and modern corporate working environment
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📌 Junior Accountant (Sydney)
🏢 Kennedy Reid Pty
📍 Sydney