Accounts Officer

McCormick & Company, Incorporated; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A supportive culture & work-life model

Health & Wellness Initiatives

Community Engagement

Family-Friendly Policies

Employee Recognition

Engagement Activities

Flexible Novated Lease Options

Job summary

McCormick is seeking an Accounts Officer to manage the AR function for the Melbourne business, reporting to the Senior Accountant and working with the Finance Leadership team across Australia. This is an entry-level opportunity designed to develop through a high-performing finance group and cross-functional exposure.

You will support daily reconciliations, customer queries, rebates and credit notes, maintain accounts, and contribute to month-end reporting and forecasting.

Qualifications

• Final year student or recent graduate in Business or Finance.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with QAD and/or SAP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Daily reconciliation of customer payments received as per remittances and bank deposits.
• Investigate and resolve customer queries and process rebates, claims and credit notes.
• Maintain customer account details, contact information and credit status.
• Produce month end customer account reports.
• Assist the finance team with costings and prepare financial reports, budgets and forecasts.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Learning mindset

Education

Final year of Bachelor in Business or Finance

Recent graduate

Tools

QAD

SAP

Job description

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• Entry level role with career development opportunities for the right person
• Kick start your career and work with the Finance Leadership team across multiple sites
• Hybrid working model (work up to 50% from home or elsewhere)

Reporting to the Senior Accountant based at our Moorabbin airport site, you will be primarily responsible for the AR function of both our MFA & BFC business. This is a unique opportunity to kick start your career in Finance with the support of a high performing finance team.

Why Join McCormick?

At McCormick, we’re passionate about flavour and innovation. As a global leader in herbs, spices, seasonings and flavour solutions, we’re proud of the iconic brands that consumers know and trust.

Joining McCormick means becoming part of a collaborative and inclusive culture where creativity, continuous improvement and professional development are encouraged. You’ll have the opportunity to work with well-loved brands, partner with cross-functional teams and help bring innovative food solutions from concept to launch.

As a valued team member, you’ll enjoy a broad range of benefits, including:

• A supportive culture & work-life balance:enjoy a workplace that prioritizes your well-being, offering flexible schedules to ensure you can balance work and personal life seamlessly.
• Health & Wellness Initiatives:Access a variety of programs focused on your physical and mental well-being, including fitness challenges and wellness workshops.
• Community Engagement:Be part of a team that gives back! Participate in regional and local charity events and make a positive impact in our community.
• Family-Friendly Policies:Benefit from generous paid parental leave and partner pay entitlements, along with a supportive program to help you transition back to work as a new parent.
• Employee Recognition:Celebrate your achievements with our comprehensive recognition and rewards program, highlighting your contributions and hard work.
• Engagement Activities:Enjoy regular fun-filled events like food trucks, coffee vans, and BBQs to foster camaraderie and team spirit.
• Flexible Novated Lease Options:Take advantage of novated lease programs with SG Fleet and Toyota for a convenient way to manage your vehicle expenses.

About The Role

The Accounts Officer will be responsible for the AR function for the Melbourne business while having the opportunity to work closely with the Finance Leadership Team across the Australian business while you develop your career in Finance.

The primary tasks of the role will include but not be limited to;

• Daily reconciliation of customer payments received as per remittances and bank deposits
• Investigate and resolve customer queries and process customer rebates, claims and credit notes
• Maintain customer account details, contact information and credit status
• Produce month end customer account reports
• Assist the finance team with costings and prepare financial reports, budgets and forecasts

About You

The successful candidate will be in their final year of completing their degree in Business or Finance or a recent graduate. As the Accounts Officer, you will be responsible for communicating with our customers and must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

We don’t just want another accounts officer, we are looking for someone who is hungry to build their career in finance. This is a unique opportunity where you will be offered the support of the Financial Leadership Team across the Australian business with the learning and development platform in place to develop your career. We are looking for someone that is confident, collaborative and goal-orientated and in addition is able to demonstrate;

• Previous experience working with QAD and/or SAP
• High attention to detail
• Good Analytical skills
• Can work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks
• Have a continuous learning mindset

Applications Close Friday, 2 October 2026.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you are a qualified applicant, you will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Note: We will not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies/third parties and we will not be liable or responsible for any fees or costs associated with unsolicited CV’s sent directly to line managers at McCormick.

WHY WORK AT MCCORMICK?

As a McCormick employee you’ll be empowered to focus on more than your individual responsibilities. You’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself—to have a say in where the company is going and how it’s growing.

Between our passion for flavor, our 130-year history of leadership and integrity, the competitive and comprehensive benefits we offer, and our culture, which is built on respect and opportunities for growth, there are many reasons to join us at McCormick.