Amcor is the global leader in developing and producing responsible consumer packaging and dispensing solutions across a variety of materials for nutrition, health, beauty and wellness categories. Our global product innovation and sustainability expertise enables us to solve packaging challenges around the world every day, producing a range of flexible packaging, rigid packaging, cartons and closures that are more sustainable, functional and appealing for our customers and their consumers. We are guided by our purpose of elevating customers, shaping lives and protecting the future. Supported by a commitment to safety, over 75,000 people generate $23 billion in annualized sales from operations that span over 400 locations in more than 40 countries. NYSE: AMCR; ASX: AMC. www.amcor.com

Overview of Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and detail‑driven Trading Accountant to join the Finance team for a 6‑month parental leave contract based at either Southbank or Preston. This role provides a outstanding opportunity to support our Trading business at Preston and contribute to high‑quality financial operations and reporting.

In this role, you will support the GM Supply Chain – Trading and the wider Trading team across a range of financial and operational activities. You will play a key part in ensuring the integrity of our cost accounting processes, delivering high‑quality reporting, and partnering closely with internal stakeholders to support business performance.

This is a fast‑paced role suited to someone who enjoys variety, takes ownership, and can confidently meet tight month‑end and project deadlines.

What you'll be doing

Manage month‑end close activities,



financial reporting and balance sheet reconciliations

Prepare site budgets, monthly forecasts and mid‑month performance updates

Produce costing and management reports with clear insights

Review financial and operational data to identify issues or trends

Monitor inventory aging and collaborate with Operations and Procurement to resolve variances

Support commercial initiatives such as price reviews and leakage analysis

Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements and governance processes

Provide financial support and analysis to the GM Supply Chain – Trading

What you'll bring

To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

A degree in Accounting, Commerce or Business Administration.

CPA/CA qualification (completed or currently undertaking).

Approximately 5+ years’ experience in financial and management accounting.

Excellent attention to detail, analytical capability and problem‑solving skills.

The ability to work independently, manage tight deadlines, and build strong working relationships.

A proactive, positive mindset and willingness to challenge the status quo.

Experience with SOX controls and US GAAP is beneficial but not essential.

Why this role?

This would be a great opportunity to gain exposure to a broad operational and commercial landscape, partner directly with senior leaders, and play an important part in supporting a key business unit. This role provides valuable experience for someone looking to expand our business partnering capability within Supply Chain Finance.

This position can be based at either our Southbank office or our Preston manufacturing site but will require work between both locations.

Candidates must have the right to work in Australia

📌 Trading Accountant (Melbourne)
🏢 Amcor
📍 Melbourne