Assistant Accountant

Metka EGN Australia Pty Ltd; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Metlen Energy & Metals invites an Assistant Accountant to join our Melbourne-based Finance team, focusing on end-to-end accounting for Australian operations and solar farm projects, including AP through Xero. You will support reporting, intercompany reconciliation, and payroll-related activities in a collaborative environment.

The role requires a degree/diploma in accounting or finance and solid Excel skills, with experience in Xero or similar systems.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in accounting or finance, or currently studying towards a relevant qualification.
• Experience in an accounting role is required.
• Strong Excel skills and exposure to Xero or similar accounting system.

Responsibilities

• Assist with accounting for solar farm revenue and costs, including general ledger maintenance.
• Manage accounts payable activities, enter invoices into Xero and prepare weekly payment listings with supporting documentation.
• Ensure proper approvals are received for all expenditure.
• Analyse monthly solar farm performance against budget and prepare balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain cash flow spreadsheets of past and forecast transactions.
• Reconcile intercompany balances with local and overseas subsidiaries.
• Liaise with external accountants, asset managers and auditors.
• Support payroll administration and BAS, ATO and FBT reporting in line with company policies and regulatory obligations.
• Assist with corporate reporting, wider finance team coverage and general office administration as required.

Skills

Excel skills

Xero experience

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Accounting degree or diploma

Tools

Xero

OneCore

ApprovalMax

Flexipurchase

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Accountant who is interested in building their career in renewables and contributing to a more sustainable future to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will support end-to-end accounting for Australian operations, with responsibility for designated solar farm projects and broader corporate reporting activities, including accounts payable.

Location: Melbourne, CBD

Contract type: Full term, permanent

Your key responsibilities will include

Assist with accounting for solar farm revenue and costs, including general ledger maintenance.

Manage accounts payable activities, enter invoices into Xero and prepare weekly payment listings with supporting documentation.

Ensuring proper approvals are received for all expenditure

Analyse monthly solar farm performance against budget and prepare balance sheet reconciliations.

Maintain cash flow spreadsheets of past and forecast transactions.

Reconcile intercompany balances with local and overseas subsidiaries.

Liaise with external accountants, asset managers and auditors.

Support payroll administration and BAS, ATO and FBT reporting in line with company policies and regulatory obligations.

Assist with corporate reporting, wider finance team coverage and general office administration as required.

Using finance systems including Xero, OneCore, ApprovalMax and Flexipurchase.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

A degree or diploma in accounting or finance, or be currently studying towards a relevant qualification.

Previous experience in anr accounting role.

Strong Excel skills and exposure to Xero or similar accounting system.

High attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate accounting records.

Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage priorities and meet payment and reporting deadlines.

A collaborative approach and confidence working with internal and external stakeholders.

About Us

AtMetlen Energy & Metals, we are catalysts for a sustainable future, leading the green energy transition with innovative solutions while being a reference point for competitive green metallurgy. Our global presence covers two business Sectors: Energy and Metallurgy. With a consolidated yearly turnover of €6.3 billion and a workforce of over 5,500 dedicated individuals, we fuel success through cutting-edge technology and diverse talent.

We are committed to embracing new state-of-the-art technologies and advancements, propelling us towards a cleaner, brighter tomorrow. Our positive footprint extends across five continents, leaving a lasting impact. We foster a culture ofresilience,challenge,respect,excellence, andchange, empowering our diverse workforce to achieve remarkable outcomes.

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