Our client, a well established Brisbane based manufacturing business, is seeking a motivated Graduate Accountant to join its Finance team as part of a structured Graduate Program.

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will complete rotations across the core finance functions, including accounts payable, financial and management accounting, cost accounting, budgeting and compliance. This is a genuine career launching opportunity, with full support provided towards your CA or CPA qualification.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with monthly management accounts, journals and balance sheet reconciliations

Support month end and year end close processes

Process accounts payable, including invoice coding, purchase order matching and payment run preparation

Support cost centre reporting, standard costing and variance analysis

Assist with inventory reconciliations, stock counts and COGS and gross margin summaries

Help collate data for the annual budget and rolling forecasts, including variance to budget commentary

Prepare audit working papers and assist with BAS, payroll tax and other statutory reporting

Identify opportunities to improve the accuracy and efficiency of finance processes

Build working relationships across Finance, Operations, Production and Supply Chain

About You





Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline, completed or due for completion within the next 12 months

Eligible to enrol in, or have commenced, the CA or CPA program

Strong academic record and a genuine interest in a career in accounting or finance

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and the broader Microsoft Office suite

High attention to detail with strong numerical and analytical skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

A proactive, curious mindset and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Internship, vacation programme or part time finance experience, and a basic understanding of cost accounting or inventory concepts, will be highly regarded

What's On Offer

Structured Graduate Programme with rotations across financial accounting, cost accounting, FP&A; and treasury/tax

Full support towards your CA or CPA qualification

Mentoring and buddy support from experienced finance professionals

Training modules, workshops and a formal graduate development curriculum

Broad commercial exposure within a manufacturing environment

Brisbane based, full time role with a transparent pathway for career progression

📌 Graduate Accountant (Brisbane)
🏢 Optimum Consulting
📍 Brisbane