Accountant

Eudunda Farmers Limited; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Eudunda Farmers Limited seeks an experienced and commercially minded Accountant to join our growing business. This role balances day-to-day accounting with accurate financial reporting and support to owners and senior management.

You will manage across multiple entities, prepare monthly management accounts and financial statements, and contribute to budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning to support strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 Years relevant accounting experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of Australian accounting practices, GST, BAS and General Taxation Principles.
• Experience preparing management accounts and financial reports.
• Experience in MYOB.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and priorities.
• Experience working across multiple companies, business divisions or related entities will be highly regarded.
• CPA/CA qualification, or progress towards CPA/CA qualifications will be viewed favourably.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping across multiple entities.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, profit & loss statements, balance sheets and cash flow reports.
• Complete bank and general ledger reconciliations.
• Prepare and review BAS, GST and other statutory reporting requirements.
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and year-end accounts.
• Maintain accurate general ledger records and supporting documentation.
• Monitor business expenses, supplier payments and outstanding receivables.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts and cash flow projections.
• Analyse actual financial performance against budgets and forecasts.
• Prepare Management Reports identifying financial trends, risks and opportunities.
• Assist management with financial modelling and business decision-making.
• Assist with intercompany transactions and reconciliations between related entities.
• Liaise with external accountants, auditors, banks and other professional advisors.
• Support preparation of information required for taxation and compliance purposes.
• Review accounting processes and implement improvements to financial controls and reporting systems.
• Ensure financial records are maintained accurately and in accordance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Multi-entity accounting

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

MYOB

Job description

We are seeking and experienced and commercially minded Accountant to join our growing business. This position is suited to someone who is comfortable managing day-to-day accounting functions while also providing accurate financial reporting, management information and support to business owners and senior management.

The successful candidate will be organised, detail-focussed and capable of working across multiple entities and business activities.

Key Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping across multiple business entities

Prepare monthly management account, profit & loss statements, balance sheets and cash flow reports

Complete bank and general ledger reconciliations

Prepare and review BAS, GST and other statutory reporting requirements

Assist with the preparation of financial statements and year-end accounts

Maintain accurate general ledger records and supporting documentation

Monitor business expenses, supplier payments and outstanding receivables

Prepare budgets, forecasts and cash flow projections

Analyse actual financial performance against budgets and forecasts

Prepare Management Reports identifying financial trends, risks and opportunities

Assist management with financial modelling and business decision-making

Assist with intercompany transactions and reconciliations between related entities

Liaise with enternal accountants, auditors, banks and other professional advisors

Support preparation of information required for taxation and compliance purposes

Review accounting processes and implement improvements to financial controls and reporting systems

Ensure financial records are maintained accurately and in accordance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements

Required Skills

A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or related discipline

Minimum 3 Years relevant accounting experience preferred

Strong understanding of Australian accounting practices, GST, BAS and General Taxation Principles

Experience preparing management accounts and financial reports

Experience in MYOB

High Level of Accuracy and Attention to detail

Strong analytical and attention to detail

Ability to manage competing deadlines and priorities

Strong Written and Verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently while collaborating with management and other departmen

Experience working across multiple companies, business divisions or related entities will be highly regarded

CPA/CA qualification, or progress towards CPA/CA qualifications will be viewed favourably

What We Offer

This position provides the opportunity to work closely with senior management and gain exposure to the financial operations of a growing and diversified business. You will have the oportunity to become involved beyond transactional accounting including

Management Reporting

Budgeting and Forecasting

Cash Flow Management

Business Performance Analysis

Process Improvement

Strategic Financial Planning

There is scope for the position to develop into a more senior financial role as the organisation continues to grow

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 an accountant?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
• How many years experience in Small Business Accounting do you have?