Job Description
BlueScope is an Australian-born global success story spanning 15 countries. Our team of over 16,500 people is our strength and we want our people to be safe, successful and well. We’re leaders and innovators in transforming steel into smart products and solutions that support society, today and in the future. We’re proud of brands, like COLORBOND ® steel that inspire and protect everything from hospitals to bridges and stadiums.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Due to an internal promotion our Port Kembla Manufacturing facility is looking for a Finance Assistant in our Processing and Logistics Finance team based in Port Kembla. As a part of the broader Australian Steel Products portfolio, we have six major manufacturing sites at Port Kembla that deliver a variety of products, innovative solutions and services to our export and domestic customers.
In this core position, you’ll collaborate closely with our logistics team to ensure the timely and accurate processing and analysis of freight transactions. You’ll also play a key role in managing and strengthening relationships with our logistics carriers and internal stakeholders.
This is a great opportunity to gain deeper insight into BlueScope, as you’ll become familiar with our full portfolio of products manufactured at the Port Kembla steelworks. As you grow in the role, you’ll build a solid understanding of our global customer base and their unique requirements.
The position offers a steady and consistent workflow, but also room for development. For those eager to progress, there is potential to expand into financial reporting and project-based work.
This opportunity welcomes either an experienced Accounts Assistant looking to leverage their experience or a recent Finance Graduate who is looking to kickstart their career in the steel industry!

MORE ABOUT YOU

We are looking for someone who has exceptional attention to detail and who is customer focussed with an ability to build strong relationships. To be successful in this role you will have:

• previous accounts or manufacturing or have recently completed/final year student in undergraduate accounting and finance or similar qualification
• demonstrated operational engagement with strong MS Excel experience in transactional processes
• the ability to problem-solving by identifying root cause and develop resolutions
• a proactive approach in building constructive and effective relationships

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

You’ll actively participate in providing continuous improvement and outstanding services within the Process and Logistics team. You will:

• accurately process freight movements
• prepare revenue on-charge for freight payments
• respond to requests for information and support for customer service
• prepare month-end accruals and profit centre reconciliations
• ensure the business and customer finance needs are effectively identified and appropriate solutions and support is delivered through a customer focused approach

We are looking for someone who has exceptional attention to detail and who is customer focussed with an ability to build strong relationships. To be successful in this role you will have:

• previous accounts or manufacturing or have recently completed/final year student in undergraduate accounting and finance or similar qualification
• demonstrated operational engagement with strong MS Excel experience in transactional processes
• the ability to problem-solving by identifying root cause and develop resolutions
• a proactive approach in building constructive and effective relationship