About Acclime.

At Acclime, we help businesses navigate Asia’s diverse markets with practical, hands-on support. With a presence in 18+ markets and a growing team of 1,800+ professionals in the fields of accounting, tax, fund administration, corporate secretarial, payroll and advisory services – making it the fastest growing firm in the sector.

Joining Acclime means being part of a high-growth, collaborative environment where your work makes a real impact. Whether you are an experienced professional or just starting out, you will have the chance to grow, take on leadership roles, and thrive in a company that values agility and teamwork.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as Intermediate Accountant.

About the role.

This is a full-time, permanent role supporting the month-end close, reporting and compliance across a multi-entity group.

Reporting to the Senior Financial Accountant, you will assist with the month-end close and maintain balance sheet accounts across the group, working with a level of independence beyond a transactional role. Specific responsibilities will be shaped around your skills and experience once you join.

This is a hands-on role. Alongside the core close work, you will assist with budgeting and variance analysis, support the year-end audit, and help the team through entity integration and restructuring activity planned for 2027.

What will you be doing?

Assist with the month-end close, preparing and posting journals including accruals, prepayments and intercompany recharges

Support the Senior Financial Accountant in delivering the month-end close to the agreed timetable





Maintain clear supporting schedules and workpapers ready for review

Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving variances

Keep balance sheet accounts clean and well supported, with clear schedules for review

Maintain the general ledger, ensuring transactions are coded correctly across entities

Prepare and reconcile intercompany balances

Review accounts payable and accounts receivable processing for accuracy and timeliness

Perform bank and supplier statement reconciliations, and follow up discrepancies

Review staff expense claims and corporate card transactions in line with policy

Support billing and AR administration, including time-sensitive processes

Assist in the preparation of monthly reporting packs and supporting schedules

Assist with budgeting and forecasting by providing reconciled actuals and accruals

Assist with budget vs actual analysis, investigating variances and drafting supporting commentary

Prepare BAS, GST, payroll tax and superannuation lodgements for review

Assist with year-end audit preparation, including schedules, supporting evidence and auditor queries

Maintain explicit audit trails and documentation in line with internal controls





Assist with entity transfers and integration activity, including employee provisions, payroll and balance transfers

Work alongside offshore team members, reviewing transactional work and providing guidance

Provide cover for team members during leave periods

Raise issues early with the Senior Financial Accountant, with a proposed resolution where possible

Help improve processes and checklists to maintain consistency and quality

What are we looking for?

- 3-5 years’ experience in an accounting role, including at least 1-2 years’ hands-on month-end close experience

- Currently working towards CA/CPA qualification (strongly preferred)

- Strong working knowledge of journals, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals and prepayments

- Working knowledge of Australian compliance requirements (GST, BAS, payroll tax)

- Good Excel skills and experience with accounting systems (e.g. Xero, NetSuite, Oracle, MYOB)

- Accurate, organised and able to manage competing deadlines

- Clear communicator, confident raising issues and working with auditors and stakeholders

- CA/CPA qualified (desirable)

- Experience in a multi-entity or group accounting environment, including intercompany

- Exposure to budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis

- Experience supporting year-end external audits

- Experience working alongside or reviewing the work of offshore teams

What do we offer?

- Melbourne-based with flexible working

- Collaborative, high-performing team

- Career growth opportunities

- Additional leave including Birthday Leave and Wellness Day

📌 Intermediate Accountant (Melbourne)
🏢 Acclime
📍 Melbourne