Join a reputable manufacturing business where your financial insights help drive operational performance.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Accountant to join our Finance team. This is a full time, permanent chance for an accounting graduate who wants to learn and build experience in manufacturing operations, analysing data, improving processes, and contributing to business performance through meaningful financial reporting and analysis.

What You'll Be Doing In this role, you will partner with key stakeholders across the business to maintain and enhance manufacturing accounting processes, product costing, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and inventory analysis. You'll play a key role in providing financial insight that supports informed decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives across our manufacturing operations.

- Deliver manufacturing accounting, product costing, inventory analysis, and month-end reporting activities.
- Prepare and analyse manufacturing KPIs, variance reports, profitability reporting, budgets, and forecasts.
- Maintain product costing and inventory controls, including stock takes and cycle count analysis.
- Complete balance sheet reconciliations and support audit, compliance, and capital expenditure processes.
- Partner with stakeholders across the business to provide financial insights and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

About You The successful candidate will be in the early stages of their career with some previous experience in the workplace. We are seeking an analytical and commercially minded junior finance professional who enjoys working in a quick-paced manufacturing environment. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wants to learn and start building a career.





- A degree qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline is essential.
- CPA or CA qualification (or currently working towards completion).
- Some accounting experience, ideally within a manufacturing or product-based environment.
- Knowledge of manufacturing accounting principles, product costing, inventory management, and financial reporting.
- Strong understanding of accounting standards, taxation principles, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
- Advanced numerical and analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial information.
- Strong problem-solving capability and the ability to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Well-developed communication skills with the confidence to engage stakeholders across all levels of the business.
- Experience working with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Why Join Us?

- Join a supportive and collaborative finance team.
- Offering mentorship and practical skills development.
- Gain exposure to a diverse range of manufacturing accounting activities.
- Be part of a business that values continuous improvement and innovation.
- Contribute directly to operational and financial decision-making.
- Ongoing opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Newly refurbished modern office space with onsite gym, micro-market and natural lighting.
- Work close to home in Braeside - southeastern suburbs
- Great rewards and recognition programs within the team and broader business

If you're looking for the next opportunity to build your manufacturing accounting career while making a meaningful contribution to a energetic business, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.

📌 Junior Accountant (Melbourne)
🏢 Rinnai Australia
📍 Melbourne