Are you a skilled cost accountant with a strong background in the manufacturing industry? We have an exciting opportunity for a Management Accountant to join our team.

About the Role

Based at our Queanbeyan facility, the Management Accountant role reports to the Director and is responsible for developing and maintaining APEXA’s standard costing system.

The role involves regular reviews of manufacturing efficiencies and variances, updating standard costs as required, and supporting various financial and inventory management functions.

The position demands a strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work closely with management to optimise costs and improve operational efficiencies.

Main duties include but are not limited to

Drives impactful change within the organisation, by contributing to profitability, efficiency, and sustainability initiatives

Involvement in production optimisation projects that contribute to APEXA's goals and growth strategies

Developing and maintaining standard costs of manufactured inventory items and provided services using full absorption cost methodology

Analysing manufacturing operations and resultant variances, and equipment availability and utilisation

Working closely with management to determine opportunities to maximise profit and minimise waste e.g. scenario analysis

Analysing the cost/financial impacts of potential improvements in product and process efficiencies (e.g. make vs buy decisions)

Analysing, monitoring & reporting on cost-optimisation projects

Assisting with preparing monthly management accounts, with a particular focus on inventory reporting

Managing company inventory counts

Assist the Financial Controller and support the Inventory Manager with any other various day-to-day issues or projects

About You

We are a fast-moving, intensive growth company. On the APEXA team, we look for people who will never be satisfied with the status quo. Are you results orientated, and work towards continual improvement? You put safety first, build deep customer relationships, and recognise that people matter.

To be considered for this opportunity you will have the following attributes:

Essential

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field

Extensive experience in the development of costing procedures

Minimum of 3-5 years experience in cost/management accounting in the manufacturing industry

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Proficiency in Xero and other cost accounting software and ERP systems

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines

Desirable

Professional accounting qualification (CPA, CMA, or equivalent) preferred

Experience with business intelligence programs (i.e. Power BI)

Experience with IFRS

We welcome candidates who meet most of the criteria and are willing to grow with us.

About APEXA

APEXA is a proudly Australian-owned and operated manufacturing and installation company, specialising in high-quality staircases and balustrades made from timber, steel, aluminium, and glass. With over 40 years of industry experience, we have built a reputation for craftsmanship, reliability, and innovation.

Our core focus is the unit development and high-rise construction sector, primarily along Australia’s east coast. We work closely with leading developers and builders to deliver premium stair and balustrade solutions that meet the demands of modern architecture and tight construction timelines.

As part of our commitment to excellence, APEXA has partnered with the Toyota Production System (TPS) — the global benchmark for lean manufacturing. This collaboration has enabled us to enhance our product design, streamline our processes, and systemise our production workflows to consistently deliver high-quality, efficient, and cost-effective outcomes for our clients.

Our Values

We are a fast-moving, intensive growth company. We need people on the team who will never be satisfied with the status quo. We need people who are results orientated, and who work towards continual improvement. They must put safety first, build deep customer relationships, and recognise that people matter.

These are our values, this is what we look for:

The Buck Stops With Me - responsible and accountable problem-solvers

Safety and Wellbeing - safe, respectful and caring

Continuously Improving and Evolving - lifelong learners who challenge the status quo

Practice Emotional Intelligence - Value and respect diverse experiences and backgrounds

Integrity and Ethics - strong moral compass and value integrity

We truly live by our core values, in our words, our actions, behaviours and decisions. It's the basis of how we hire, fire, review, reward and recognise every team member. Only those sharing our core values will genuinely find happiness and fulfilment at APEXA.

How to Apply

Please attach your resume and a cover letter, addressing the selection criteria below:

Management Accounting: Provide examples of where you’ve applied Cost Accounting and Allocation Methods in a manufacturing environment.

Establishing Controls: Include your experience in establishing and maintaining internal controls to ensure data integrity

Relevant Work Experience: Include several years of experience in cost accounting or a similar role within a manufacturing or production environment.