This role is critical, hands-on financial and operational support role responsible for maintaining the day-to-day financial workflows of the business. Working closely with accounts payable and reporting directly to the Financial Controller, this position provides vital administrative and accounting support to workshop operations across Delman sites. The role bridges finance and workshop operations, ensuring financial accuracy of job cards, purchase orders, inventory, labour costs to drive operational efficiency and financial compliance.

Key responsibilities

Support day-to-day workshop operations by aligning accounting processes

Oversee and verify the financial accuracy of job cards, ensuring all parts, materials, and labour are accurately detailed and accounted for

Partner with workshop supervisors to reconcile purchase orders (POs), supplier invoices, and delivery dockets

Review and assist with payroll, timecard reconciliation, and labour cost tracking linked to workshop productivity

Collaborate across sites regarding inventory control, stock valuations

Partner collaboratively with the Accounts Payable team member to streamline invoice matching, approvals, and query resolutions

Assist with Accounts Receivable (AR) and financial administration tasks as required, supporting billing, equipment audits, and customer invoice tracking

Monitor operational expenses, costs,



and asset usage charges to help control costs and recommend efficiencies

Assist the Financial Controller with month-end reporting, Work-in-Progress (WIP) valuations, financial analysis, and general ledger reconciliations

Ensure clear communication between the finance, admin and workshop floor regarding supply chain, supplier and parts pricing, and job progress

About you

Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related commercial discipline (CPA/CA progress or completion is highly regarded)

Minimum 3 years of experience in a commercial accounting or financial administration role, ideally within heavy vehicle, transport, manufacturing, or workshop/logistics industries

Proficiency in MS Office (advanced Excel) and accounting/ERP software (experience with Mechanic Desk or similar workshop management systems is a solid advantage)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build rapport across diverse teams, from workshop mechanics to executive management

Ability to apply financial knowledge in a practical, commercial manner to support business growth and cost control

Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet strict financial deadlines, and manage regular site travel

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📌 Accountant (Melbourne)
🏢 Delman Service Centre
📍 Melbourne