Accountant

Tyre Republic Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compulsory superannuation

Opportunity to design finance workflow

Job summary

Tyre Republic Pty Ltd in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Accountant to join the growing finance team, reporting directly to the business owner. This role covers budgeting, management reporting, internal controls design, credit risk and end-to-end accounts receivable management within a fast-moving wholesale trading environment.

You will work on ERP configuration, process improvements, month-end, cash flow planning and provide practical financial advice to sales and operations.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Progressive accounting experience including credit management and AR.
• Experience with budgeting, management reporting and internal controls.
• Strong Excel and ERP system experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in building annual budgets and monitor variances.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and performance reports.
• Develop and enhance internal financial control frameworks.
• Coordinate audit activities and ERP configurations.
• Own end-to-end accounts receivable and credit-control functions.
• Perform GL, debtor and supplier reconciliations and resolve disputes.
• Support month-end close and inventory accounting for wholesale stock.
• Provide financial advice to sales and operations on cost, pricing and credit terms.

Skills

Credit management

Budgeting

Management reporting

ERP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

AAIA membership or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

WMS

PMS-like financial systems

Job description

Tyre Republic is a well‑established tyre wholesale business based in Melbourne. We are seeking an experienced Accountant to join our growing finance team reporting directly to the business owner. This role brings together commercial accounting, management reporting, internal control design, credit risk and end‑to‑end accounts receivable management within a fast‑moving wholesale trading environment.

About the role

This Accountant role delivers full‑scope finance support for our tyre wholesale operation. Drawing on strong credit & receivables expertise, you will also contribute to budgeting, business performance analysis, month‑end activities, ERP/financial system configuration and finance process improvements.

Key responsibilities

Assist in building annual budgets, monitor budget variances and analyse revenue, expenditure and operational performance to inform business decisions.

Prepare monthly management accounts and business performance analysis reports.

Develop, document and enhance internal financial control frameworks and finance policies; participate in financial ERP‑system configuration, workflow review and process optimisation.

Prepare supporting documentation and coordinate internal and external audit activities.

Own end‑to‑end accounts receivable and credit‑control function: conduct customer credit assessment, establish credit limits, chair periodic credit reviews, monitor aged debtors and drive collections to optimise cash flow.

Perform general ledger, debtor and supplier reconciliations; investigate variances and resolve billing, payment and trade‑related disputes.

Support month‑end close procedures and complete inventory‑related accounting reconciliations for wholesale tyre stock.

Provide practical financial advice to sales and operations teams on cost management, pricing and customer credit terms.

Maintain accurate financial records and assist with treasury‑related cash‑flow planning tasks.

Skills & experience

Bachelor’s degree in Corporate / Financial Management or Accounting, holding professional accounting membership (AAIA or equivalent accounting qualification).

Substantial progressive accounting experience including credit management, end‑to‑end accounts receivable, budgeting, management reporting, internal‑control framework design and ERP/enterprise finance system implementation. Senior overseas finance‑management experience is highly regarded.

Proven exposure across full business‑cycle finance activities including pre‑operation setup, day‑to‑day operations and wind‑down / liquidation‑related finance work will be advantageous.

Advanced Microsoft Excel; practical hands‑on experience with ERP, WMS or PMS‑style enterprise financial systems.

Strong analytical capability, meticulous attention to detail, ability to work independently within a fast‑paced wholesale trading business.

Mandarin and/or Cantonese are highly desirable for engaging with overseas suppliers and local trade customers.

What’s on offer

$82,000 per annum base salary plus compulsory superannuation

Join a supportive growing wholesale business with genuine opportunity to design and improve finance workflows.