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