Accountant

Gnowee Solar Pty Ltd; Perth; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Collaborative team culture

Process improvement opportunities

Job summary

Gnowee Solar Pty Ltd is seeking an Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations, monthly financial reporting, reconciliations, and financial analysis of the group. Reporting to the Managing Director, you will help maintain accurate records, monitor sales revenue and expenses, manage payables/receivables, and support financial planning for a growing solar sales business.

Key responsibilities include preparing monthly management accounts, month-end and year-end close, bank

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline is required.
• CPA or CA qualified (or working towards qualification).
• 1-3 years of experience in accounting or a similar finance role.
• Background in renewable energy, infrastructure, or energy-related industries is an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of general accounting, month-end processing, reconciliations, financial reporting, and accounts payable and receivable.
• Xero software experience is beneficial.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, including formulas, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Proactive approach to process improvement and ability to work in a growing, fast-paced business.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and supporting financial schedules.
• Support the month-end and year-end closing processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, including processing supplier invoices, customer payments, and outstanding balances.
• Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, credit cards, and other general ledger accounts.
• Monitor solar sales revenue, commissions, installation-related costs, supplier payments, and other operational expenses.
• Assist with sales commission calculations and reconciliations for sales representatives and business partners.
• Track customer deposits, project payments, supplier invoices, and outstanding receivables associated with solar sales and installations.
• Perform variance analysis and provide financial reports and insights to management to support business decisions.
• Assist with budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and financial planning.
• Maintain accurate fixed asset registers and accounting records for company equipment and other assets, where applicable.
• Support tax reporting, GST/BAS preparation, payroll reconciliations, and other statutory compliance requirements, as applicable.
• Assist with audit preparation and provide supporting documentation when required.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.

Job description

We are seeking an Accountant to support our day-to-day accounting operations, monthly financial reporting, reconciliations, and financial analysis of the group.

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, monitoring sales revenue and expenses, managing accounts payable and receivable, and supporting financial planning across the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working independently, taking ownership of financial processes, and contributing to the success of a growing solar sales business.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and supporting financial schedules.
• Support the month-end and year-end closing processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, including processing supplier invoices, customer payments, and outstanding balances.
• Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, credit cards, and other general ledger accounts.
• Monitor solar sales revenue, commissions, installation-related costs, supplier payments, and other operational expenses.
• Assist with sales commission calculations and reconciliations for sales representatives and business partners.
• Track customer deposits, project payments, supplier invoices, and outstanding receivables associated with solar sales and installations.
• Perform variance analysis and provide financial reports and insights to management to support business decisions.
• Assist with budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and financial planning.
• Maintain accurate fixed asset registers and accounting records for company equipment and other assets, where applicable.
• Support tax reporting, GST/BAS preparation, payroll reconciliations, and other statutory compliance requirements, as applicable.
• Assist with audit preparation and provide supporting documentation when required.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.

About You

You are a reliable and analytical finance professional who can work autonomously while communicating effectively with colleagues and stakeholders. You enjoy working with numbers, solving problems, and ensuring that financial records are accurate, complete, and well-organized.

You will bring:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• CPA or CA qualified (or working towards qualification).
• 1-3 years of experience in accounting or a similar finance role.
• Background in renewable energy, infrastructure, or energy-related industries is an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of general accounting, month-end processing, reconciliations, financial reporting, and accounts payable and receivable.
• Xero software experience also beneficial
• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to identify discrepancies and resolve issues.
• A high level of accuracy in financial transactions, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, including formulas, reconcilations, and financial reporting.
• A proactive approach to process improvement and the ability to work in a growing, fast-paced business.

What's in It for You?

Joining our team means becoming part of a growing business that is contributing to the transition towards renewable energy while offering opportunities to develop your accounting career.

We offer:

• Salary: This is a fulltime position with a salary ranage from $79,000 - $89,000 per annum + superannuation.
• Career development: Opportunities to expand your accounting knowledge and take on additional responsibilities as the business grows.
• Collaborative team culture: Work with a supportive team that values initiative, accountability, and open communication.
• Meaningful contribution: Play an important role in supporting the financial performance of a business operating in the renewable energy sector.
• Process improvement opportunities: Contribute ideas to improve financial reporting, accounting systems, and business processes.

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you are an Accountant who enjoys taking pride in accurate financial reporting and wants to contribute to a growing solar energy business, we would love to hear from you.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace. We welcome applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities who share our commitment to professionalism, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process.

Location : Perth WA 6000