Assistant Accountant

Metlen Plc; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Metlen Plc in Melbourne is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join our Finance team and support end-to-end accounting for Australian operations, including solar farm projects and broader reporting. You will assist with GL maintenance, AP processing in Xero, and ensure proper approvals.

You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders, analyse monthly performance, maintain cash flow forecasts, and help with payroll, BAS and regulatory reporting in line with policies.

Qualifications

• A degree or diploma in accounting or finance, or currently studying toward a relevant qualification.
• Prior experience in an accounting role (preferably in renewables or similar sector).
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with Xero or similar system.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in accounting records.
• Good organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with accounting for solar farm revenue and costs, including general ledger maintenance.
• Manage accounts payable activities, enter invoices in 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.
• Assist with corporate reporting and broader finance team coverage.
• Provide general office administration as required.
• Use finance systems including Xero, OneCore, ApprovalMax and Flexipurchase.

Skills

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Organisation

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Accounting degree or diploma

Currently studying towards a relevant qualification

Tools

Xero

OneCore

ApprovalMax

Flexipurchase

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Accountant who is interested in building your 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.