Junior Accountant (AU Market) - 093

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