Job Title: Junior Accountant (AU Market)Salary: AUD 1,200 to 1,800 per month (depending on skills and experience)Working Hours: Mondays to Fridays: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM AESTHolidays: TBDRole Overview:The Junior Accountant is responsible for managing the company’s core transactional finance functions across global operations. This includes full ownership of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll, while supporting month-end reporting and financial compliance.This role requires a highly organised and detail-oriented finance professional who can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced FMCG environment while maintaining accuracy, efficiency, and strong cross-functional communication.Duties and Responsibilities:Accounts Payable (35%)Oversee end-to-end AP processing, ensuring invoices are paid in line with agreed termsManage accounts inbox and respond to supplier queries promptlyProcess supplier invoices with accurate GL and tax codingLiaise with internal departments for invoice approvalsPrepare and upload supplier payments into banking portalReconcile supplier statements and company credit card transactionsAccounts Receivable (35%)Oversee AR portfolio, ensuring timely collection of outstanding invoicesPartner with Sales team to review and process retailer claimsIssue account statements and follow up overdue paymentsMaintain daily bank reconciliations and cash allocationAssist with cash flow forecasting based on expected receiptsReporting & Month-End (15%)Prepare and maintain general ledger reconciliationsProduce weekly AR/AP reports highlighting overdue items and action plansAssist with month-end close and preparation of journal entriesSupport ad hoc management reportingContribute to finance process improvements and system enhancementsPayroll (15%)Maintain accurate employee recordsPrepare monthly payroll summaries and upload payment filesMonitor leave balances and maintain leave recordsSubmit payroll tax filings and quarterly superannuation paymentsProcess WorkCover filingsRequirementsExperience & EducationBachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required)2–3 years’ finance/accounting experienceExperience in FMCG and/or retail industries preferredExperience with Xero and Cin7 highly regardedCPA or CA qualification (or working towards) advantageousSkills & CompetenciesStrong attention to detail and high level of accuracyAdvanced Excel and spreadsheet capabilityStrong organisational and time management skillsAbility to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environmentExcellent written and verbal communication skillsProactive problem-solver with a solutions-focused mindsetComfortable working cross-functionally with multiple departments
Job Title: Junior Accountant (AU Market)
Salary: AUD 1,200 to 1,800 per month (depending on skills and experience)
Working Hours: Mondays to Fridays: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM AEST
Holidays: TBD
Role Overview:
The Junior Accountant is responsible for managing the company’s core transactional finance functions across global operations. This includes full ownership of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll, while supporting month-end reporting and financial compliance.
This role requires a highly organised and detail-oriented finance professional who can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced FMCG environment while maintaining accuracy, efficiency, and strong cross-functional communication.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Accounts Payable (35%)
- Oversee end-to-end AP processing, ensuring invoices are paid in line with agreed terms
- Manage accounts inbox and respond to supplier queries promptly
- Process supplier invoices with accurate GL and tax coding
- Liaise with internal departments for invoice approvals
- Prepare and upload supplier payments into banking portal
- Reconcile supplier statements and company credit card transactions
Accounts Receivable (35%)
- Oversee AR portfolio, ensuring timely collection of outstanding invoices
- Partner with Sales team to review and process retailer claims
- Issue account statements and follow up overdue payments
- Maintain daily bank reconciliations and cash allocation
- Assist with cash flow forecasting based on expected receipts
Reporting & Month-End (15%)
- Prepare and maintain general ledger reconciliations
- Produce weekly AR/AP reports highlighting overdue items and action plans
- Assist with month-end close and preparation of journal entries
- Support ad hoc management reporting
- Contribute to finance process improvements and system enhancements
Payroll (15%)
- Maintain accurate employee records
- Prepare monthly payroll summaries and upload payment files
- Monitor leave balances and maintain leave records
- Submit payroll tax filings and quarterly superannuation payments
- Process WorkCover filings
Requirements
Experience & Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
- 2–3 years’ finance/accounting experience
- Experience in FMCG and/or retail industries preferred
- Experience with Xero and Cin7 highly regarded
- CPA or CA qualification (or working towards) advantageous
Skills & Competencies
- Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Advanced Excel and spreadsheet capability
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proactive problem-solver with a solutions-focused mindset
- Comfortable working cross-functionally with multiple departments
