Accountant

Aso United Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Career progression

Superannuation

Job summary

ASO UNITED PTY LTD, a Victoria-based seafood and food products company, is hiring an Accountant responsible for maintaining financial records and providing timely reporting for management decisions.

The role covers end-to-end accounting processes, statutory compliance, payroll support, and budgeting. Professional development and a stable, growing business environment are offered in Melbourne.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• Professional accounting experience in a business environment.
• Strong knowledge of Australian accounting and taxation requirements.
• Experience with accounting software and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Excellent numerical, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy; strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team; good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and accounting systems.
• Record and reconcile daily financial transactions (sales, purchases, receipts, payments).
• Prepare monthly and annual financial reports (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).
• Manage accounts payable/receivable and monitor balances.
• Perform reconciliations of bank, supplier and customer accounts.
• Prepare BAS, GST and other statutory information; assist payroll and superannuation.

Skills

Numerical analysis

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Team work

Independent work

Financial reporting

Report preparation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

MS Office

Job description

About the Business

ASO UNITED PTY LTD is an Australian seafood and food products business based in Brooklyn, Victoria. The company supplies a broad range of seafood and related frozen food products, including prawns, fish, scallops, shellfish, crabs, lobster, squid and other seafood products to customers in the Australian market. The company's product range includes both Australian-sourced and imported seafood products.

About the Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and maintaining the company's accounting records and providing financial information to management to support business planning and decision-making.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing and maintaining accurate financial records, accounts and accounting systems;
• Recording and reconciling daily financial transactions, including sales, purchases, receipts and payments;
• Preparing monthly and annual financial reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets and cash flow reports;
• Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable and monitoring outstanding balances;
• Performing bank, supplier and customer account reconciliations;
• Preparing and reviewing BAS, GST and other statutory financial information;
• Assisting with payroll processing, superannuation and related financial records;
• Monitoring business expenses, operating costs and cash flow;
• Assisting with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning;
• Analysing financial information and providing reports and recommendations to management;
• Maintaining inventory-related accounting records and assisting with reconciliation of stock purchases, sales and costs;
• Reviewing financial transactions associated with purchasing, importing, warehousing and distribution activities;
• Liaising with external accountants, auditors, suppliers, customers and relevant financial institutions;
• Ensuring accounting procedures comply with relevant Australian accounting standards, taxation requirements and company policies; and
• Providing financial and accounting support to management as required.

Skills and Experience

To be successful in this position, you will ideally have:

• A relevant Bachelor's degree or higher qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline;
• Previous professional experience working as an Accountant;
• Strong knowledge of Australian accounting and taxation requirements;
• Experience with accounting software and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel;
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills;
• High attention to detail and accuracy;
• Good organisational and time-management skills;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Ability to analyse financial information and prepare clear management reports; and
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Experience in the food, seafood, wholesale, import/export or distribution industry will be highly regarded.

What We Offer

• Full-time permanent employment;
• Competitive salary of $85,000 – $95,000 + superannuation, commensurate with skills and experience;
• Opportunity to work within an established and growing Australian seafood business;
• Supportive working environment; and
• Opportunity for professional development and career progression.