Trainee Accountant

at  Volvo Group

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
The Australian arm of Volvo Financial Services forms part of the Volvo Group Australia umbrella and provides truck and equipment finance. The team are looking for a self-motivated Trainee Accountant to work in a casual role for a 6 month period, with the possibility of an extension.

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE BELIEVE IN

Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities.
At Volvo Financial Services, we are working together to shape the world we want to live in. As the captive finance arm of the Volvo Group, VFS provides financial services and solutions that meet the needs of our customers’ evolving business. Through our dedication to innovation, we support society in its adoption of sustainable transport and equipment solutions. VFS is headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, USA and serves Volvo Group customers and dealers in more than 50 markets

WHAT YOU WILL DO

At Volvo Financial Services (VFS) you will contribute to the transformation of our company, the transport industry and society at large. As a Trainee Accountant you will:

• Assist in the preparation of daily banking and reconciliations
• Populate new business register and prepare dashboards
• Assist with various financial analysis and reporting
• Collect and collate information to produce accurate and relevant reports
• Support the team with two financial system projects
• Assist the team with other day to day activities

Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will:

• Currently be completing a degree – Bachelor of Accounting, Bachelor of Finance or similar (this role would ideally suit a 2nd or 3rd year student)
• Be competent with the Microsoft Office suite and Teams (or similar instant collaboration platforms)
• Have initiative and personal drive to manage your own work under guidance
• Be a confident and thoughtful communicator
• Show that you are a team player with a good work ethic and attention to detail
• Have the ability to follow working procedure