Assistant Accountant

Fintran Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Fintran Australia is seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to join the team, reporting to Head of Finance. This broad role supports financial reporting, reconciliations, budgeting, payroll-related reporting, and analysis across multiple entities.

You will work closely with an expert Head of Finance, with opportunities to develop technical skills and assume greater responsibility as you progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• CA or CPA qualification eligible to commence.
• Practical experience with reconciliations, month-end processes and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly, quarterly and year-end financial reporting
• Prepare balance sheet, bank and general ledger reconciliations
• Support BAS, PAYGW, PAYGI and payroll tax obligations
• Manage accounts payable, supplier payments and customer invoicing
• Assist with debtor management and account follow-up
• Reconcile employee credit cards, receipts and spending reports
• Maintain fixed asset registers and accurate records across multiple entities
• Complete stock reconciliations and investigate stocktake variances
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and reporting

Skills

Reconciliations

Month-end reporting

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related

CA or CPA qualification eligible to commence

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Xero

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to join our team, reporting directly to the Head of Finance.

This is a broad accounting role within a growing, multi-entity business—not a narrowly focused accounts payable or transactional position. You will support financial reporting, reconciliations, compliance, budgeting, payroll-related reporting, analysis and operational finance.

You will work closely with an experienced Head of Finance, with the opportunity to strengthen your technical skills and take on greater responsibility as you develop in the role.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with monthly, quarterly and year-end financial reporting
• Prepare balance sheet, bank and general ledger reconciliations
• Support BAS, PAYGW, PAYGI and payroll tax obligations
• Manage accounts payable, supplier payments and customer invoicing
• Assist with debtor management and account follow-up
• Reconcile employee credit cards, receipts and spending reports
• Maintain fixed asset registers and accurate records across multiple entities
• Complete stock reconciliations and investigate stocktake variances
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and reporting

About you

• Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar accounting role
• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
• Currently studying, or eligible to commence, a CA or CPA qualification
• Practical experience with reconciliations, month-end processes and financial reporting
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Experience using Xero
• Strong attention to detail and a genuine commitment to accuracy
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Sound judgement when handling confidential information
• Full Australian working rights

About us

Founded in 2008 to provide fumigation services to the Australian grain export industry, Fintran pioneered the fumigation of Australian grain onboard ships. Since inception, Fintran has continued to expand its services by developing innovative treatment solutions. From our beginnings servicing the grain industry, our services have expanded to include the breakbulk and RORO sectors. We provide a comprehensive range of biosecurity services to importers and exporters who ship cargo around the globe. Fintran is 100% Australian owned and is certified to the International Standards of Quality, Safety and Environmental Management.

Direct mentoring from an experienced Head of Finance

Broad exposure across financial and management accounting

Experience within a growing, multi-entity national business

Responsibilities tailored to your current experience

The opportunity to improve processes and contribute ideas

A close-knit workplace where your contribution will be visible and valued