Hawk Logistics is seeking a motivated, organised and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join our finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Assistant Accountant who has strong technical accounting skills and enjoys working in a fast-paced operational environment.

The role will provide support across the company's financial accounting functions, with particular responsibility for fixed asset accounting, hire purchase and equipment finance contracts, balance sheet reconciliations and month-end reporting.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Finance Manager and wider operational teams to maintain accurate financial records, ensure financial compliance and support the effective management of the company's financial operations.

Key responsibilities

Fixed Asset Accounting

Maintain and manage the fixed asset register.

Process additions, disposals, transfers and write-offs of fixed assets.

Calculate and process monthly depreciation.

Reconcile the fixed asset register to the general ledger.

Monitor asset acquisitions and ensure appropriate accounting treatment.

Maintain supporting documentation for asset purchases and disposals.

Assist with periodic asset verification and audits.

Hire Purchase and Equipment Finance

Maintain accurate records of hire purchase, finance lease and equipment finance contracts.

Reconcile finance balances and monitor outstanding obligations.

Prepare and maintain amortisation schedules and repayment schedules.

Process monthly interest and principal repayments.

Ensure correct accounting treatment of financed vehicles, trailers, plant and equipment.

Reconcile finance liabilities against lender statements and the general ledger.

Monitor contract commencement, maturity dates, balloon payments and final payouts.

Balance Sheet Reconciliations

Prepare and complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations.





Investigate and resolve reconciliation discrepancies and outstanding items.

Reconcile bank accounts, creditors, debtors, accruals, prepayments, loans and finance liabilities.

Maintain supporting documentation and audit trails.

Ensure reconciliations are completed accurately and within reporting deadlines.

Month-End and Financial Accounting

Assist with month-end and year-end financial reporting.

Prepare and process general ledger journals.

Assist with accruals, prepayments and expense allocations.

Review general ledger accounts and investigate unusual transactions.

Assist with profit and loss reporting and financial analysis.

Support the preparation of financial statements and management reports.

Assist with external audits and financial compliance requirements.

General Finance Support

Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as required.

Ensure accurate coding and allocation of financial transactions.

Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls.

Provide general accounting support to the Finance Manager.

Skills, experience and qualifications

Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar accounting position.

Demonstrated experience with fixed asset accounting and maintaining a fixed asset register.

Experience managing hire purchase, equipment finance or vehicle finance contracts.

Strong experience preparing and completing balance sheet reconciliations.





Understanding of general ledger accounting and journal processing.

Experience with month-end accounting procedures.

High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Strong Excel skills and experience working with accounting or ERP systems.

Ability to investigate discrepancies and resolve accounting issues independently.

Strong time management and organisational skills.

Qualifications:

Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant accounting experience.

Working towards or holding a CPA or CA qualification will be highly regarded.

What we are looking for

We are looking for someone who is:

Proactive, reliable and takes ownership of their work.

Technically competent with strong reconciliation skills.

Comfortable working with large volumes of financial transactions.

Able to work independently while contributing to a wider finance team.

Practical, commercially aware and solutions-focused.

Comfortable working in a busy transport and logistics environment.

What we offer

An prospect to join an established and growing logistics business.

Exposure to a broad range of financial and operational accounting activities.

A supportive and collaborative working environment.

Opportunities to develop your accounting skills and experience.

Competitive remuneration commensurate with experience.

P/L embraces and celebrates a variety of cultures. We continue to build a business that reflects the values of equality, built on the knowledge and understanding that everyone is welcome including, the First Nations Peoples, and those of all ages, genders and abilities.

All applicants must be entitled to work in Australia and be prepared to undergo a criminal history check, pre-employment medical and/or drug & alcohol testing as required.

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📌 Assistant Accountant (Melbourne)
🏢 Hawk Logistics
📍 Melbourne