About the role

We're looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Graduate Accountant / Finance Officer to join our team in Mackay. Working as part of the Finance team, you'll gain practical experience across a broad range of accounting and finance activities while developing your technical skills and understanding of a growing business. This is a hands-on and varied role with exposure to accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, month-end accounting, reporting and financial processes. You'll work alongside experienced finance professionals and have the opportunity to progressively take on greater responsibility as your skills and experience develop.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with invoice processing, supplier and customer account enquiries, reconciliations and other AP and AR activities
• Support the day-to-day Finance function, including data entry, maintaining financial records and responding to internal and external enquiries
• Assist with month-end activities, including journals, accruals, reconciliations and preparation of supporting information
• Assist with general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies with support from the Finance team
• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial and management reports and supporting schedules
• Provide assistance with payroll processing, reconciliations and administration as required
• Assist with project costing, cost allocation and financial information to support project and operational reporting
• Assist with the preparation and reconciliation of information required for BAS, Fuel Tax Credits, Payroll Tax, TPAR, FBT and other statutory obligations
• Support the ongoing development and improvement of finance processes, procedures and systems
• Work collaboratively with the Finance team and wider business, progressively building your knowledge and taking on additional responsibilities as your experience develops

About you

• A completed or near-completed qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline, or relevant finance experience
• Some previous experience in an accounts, finance or administration environment would be advantageous but is not essential
• Good numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence using Microsoft Excel and an ability to learn new systems
• Good organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities

Benefits

• Full-time, permanent position
• Attractive salary package commensurate with experience
• Mackay-based, Monday to Friday role
• Broad, hands-on exposure across the Finance function
• Opportunity to learn from and work alongside experienced finance professionals
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Opportunity to progressively take on greater responsibility as your skills develop
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• A business committed to workplace safety, employee wellbeing and equal opportunity

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• What's your expected annual base salary?
• How many years' experience do you have as a financial accountant?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?