About this role
Position Summary The Accountant / Accounts Assistant is a hybrid role supporting both core accounting operations and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A). This position is ideal for a technically strong accounting professional with a solid foundation—preferably from a Big 4 or FMCG background—who also brings strong analytical skills to support reporting, insights generation, and continuous process improvement within a manufacturing or FMCG environment. Job Details Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days onsite 2 days at home) Work Schedule: 6 AM to 3 PM, Mondays to Friday Key Responsibilities Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations. Provide Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable transactional support as required. Support data analytics and financial reporting activities, including: Weekly Gross Margin report refreshes End-of-month Profit and Loss reporting End-of-year and budget preparation processes Assist with BI dashboard development to improve reporting efficiency and decision-making. Support ad hoc financial analysis and reporting requests as required. Candidate Requirements Essential Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CA/CPA qualification preferred. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Experience in a Big 4 firm and/or FMCG environment. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Proactive, collaborative, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Desirable Qualifications Experience working within an Australian business environment. Exposure to cost accounting and inventory data management. Experience working with Bills of Materials (BOM). Power BI and/or SQL skills. Key Competencies Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. High level of professionalism and accountability. Effective communication and stakeholder collaboration skills. Tools & Systems Microsoft Excel (advanced level) Business Intelligence tools (Power BI preferred) ERP or accounting systems relevant to manufacturing/FMCG environments