Accountant

Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance – Melbourne VIC is seeking an experienced Accountant to join our team. You will support financial operations, provide insights to managers, and help strengthen processes and controls across budgeting, reporting and compliance.

Reporting to the COO, the role covers financial and management accounting, payroll, and project accounting with a focus on practical commercial advice and continuous improvement. Autonomy and initiative are essential.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Accounting or a related discipline is essential.
• CPA, CA or equivalent professional accreditation is desirable but not essential.
• Experience with financial reporting, reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable and payroll is expected.

Responsibilities

• Managing month-end and year-end accounting processes, including journals and general ledger reconciliations.
• Preparing financial reports and variance analysis to support management decisions.
• Budgeting, forecasting and financial planning support.
• Overseeing accounts payable/receivable, banking and cash flow management.
• Managing fortnightly payroll and ensuring accurate payroll records.

Skills

Broad accounting experience

Analytical skills

Stakeholder communication

Autonomous work style

Education

Accounting degree

CPA/CA desirable

Tools

Accounting software

MS Excel

Job description

Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance – Melbourne VIC

The Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance (Manufacturing Alliance) is an industry-owned, industry-led not-for-profit organisation working to address skills and workforce challenges across Australia's manufacturing sector.

We play an important role in shaping the future of manufacturing by working with employers, unions, education and training providers, government and other industry stakeholders to develop the skills and workforce needed for a thriving and competitive industry.

As a growing organisation, we are at the forefront of supporting modern manufacturing and building a skilled workforce for today and the future.

About the opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and capable Accountant to join our team and play a key role in supporting the organisation's financial operations and performance.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), this is a broad, hands-on accounting role offering the opportunity to take ownership of a diverse range of financial activities, including financial and management accounting, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, payroll, compliance and project accounting.

Working with a high degree of autonomy, you will provide financial insights, advice and practical support to managers across the organisation, helping ensure sound financial management and informed decision-making.

You will also contribute to strengthening financial processes, systems and controls, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and supporting the organisation's ongoing growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Accountant who enjoys variety, takes initiative and is comfortable balancing the technical aspects of accounting with providing practical commercial advice to stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing month-end and year-end accounting processes, including journals, accruals and general ledger reconciliations.


• Preparing financial reports, undertaking variance analysis and providing insights to support management decision-making.


• Supporting organisational budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.


• Managing day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking and cash flow.


• Managing fortnightly payroll and ensuring accurate payroll records and allocations.


• Overseeing statutory and regulatory compliance, including BAS, GST, PAYG, FBT and superannuation obligations.


• Supporting project financial management, including project budgets, forecasting, expenditure tracking and financial reporting.


• Providing financial advice, guidance and practical support to managers to assist with effective budget management.


• Coordinating the annual external audit process and supporting internal audit requirements.


• Maintaining effective financial systems, processes and internal controls, identifying opportunities for improvement.

About you

You are a proactive and detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys working across a broad range of financial activities. You are comfortable working autonomously, managing competing priorities and building effective relationships with stakeholders who may not have a financial background.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Demonstrated experience in a broad, hands-on accounting role, with strong knowledge of financial and management accounting.


• Sound understanding of Australian accounting standards, taxation and payroll obligations.


• Experience managing financial reporting, reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, and payroll.


• Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis capabilities.


• Proficiency in accounting software, financial systems and Microsoft Office applications.


• The ability to interpret financial information and communicate insights and practical advice to non-financial stakeholders.


• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail.


• The ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement and take ownership of processes and deliverables.


• A collaborative and solutions-focused approach, with a genuine interest in improving systems and processes.

Qualifications

A tertiary qualification in Accounting or a related discipline is essential.

CPA, CA or equivalent professional accreditation is desirable but not essential. Candidates who have completed, are currently undertaking or intend to commence a professional accounting qualification will be favourably considered.

At Manufacturing Alliance, you will have the opportunity to contribute to an organisation making a meaningful difference to Australia's manufacturing industry.

You will work alongside a collaborative and passionate team, have the opportunity to make a tangible contribution to organisational performance and take ownership of a varied and rewarding accounting role.

If you are looking for a role where you can apply your accounting expertise, build strong relationships across an organisation and contribute to continuous improvement, we would love to hear from you.