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We are recruiting an experienced Assistant Accountant for a leading manufacturing company based in Prestons. This role will be part of a dynamic Finance team, reporting directly to the Group Finance Manager in Melbourne.

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Key Responsibilities:

Financial Accounting:

• Prepare general ledger journals in a timely manner with proper support.
• Perform bank reconciliations and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Analyze monthly financial results and investigate variances.
• Assist with ad hoc financial and management accounting tasks.
• Prepare and submit GST & FBT returns accurately and on time.
• Ensure timely completion of monthly reconciliations with clear variance explanations.
• Provide accurate and timely cash forecasting

Accounts Payable

• Distribute invoices to responsible managers for approval.
• Perform 3-way matching of inventory invoices to Goods Receipts PO's, ensuring any variances are approved by Purchasing.
• Process landed cost transactions for imported goods.
• Review and enter supplier invoices and employee expense claims.
• Conduct weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc EFT payments, including tax payments.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Ensure payments are submitted within required timeframes.
• Reconcile creditor statements as required and investigate discrepancies.

Accounts Receivable:

• Send invoices to customers and process customer receipts and credit notes.
• Follow up on overdue accounts and maintain the Customer Masterfile in SAPB1.
• Review customer credit limits, making recommendations for adjustments.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and/or Financial Accounting roles.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and processes, including handling foreign currency.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, ideally SAP Business One.
• Advanced excel skills
• In-depth knowledge of GST and related tax regulations.

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