Assistant Accountant

Rinnai Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite car parking

Onsite gym with facilities

Health and wellbeing programs

Job summary

Rinnai Australia is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join our Finance team on a permanent, full-time basis. You will provide hands-on financial support across reporting, month-end close, reconciliations, and compliance under the guidance of the Senior Accountant.

Key duties include assisting with monthly statements, journal entry preparation, asset and lease accounting, budgeting support, and assisting with audits.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Business, or Commerce.
• Background in Accounts Payable, disbursements, and General Ledger.
• Intermediate Excel literacy and strong computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Prepare routine journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Complete assigned month-end tasks on schedule and resolve issues.
• Maintain fixed asset records, depreciation, and CAPEX data.
• Assist with lease accounting and insurance administration.
• Provide backup support for accounts payable and coding.
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Prepare ABS reports and tax schedules.
• Support internal and external audits (ISO and J-SOX).
• Follow internal controls and raise exceptions promptly.
• Respond to routine financial queries from stakeholders.
• Identify process improvements and automation opportunities.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Disbursements

General Ledger

Excel

ERP systems

Education

Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Business, or Commerce

Tools

Oracle JDE

Converga

Job description

Welcome to Rinnai Australia. A market leader in hot water, heating, cooling and renewable energy appliances for both commercial and domestic markets.

This is a new and exciting opportunity for a qualified Assistant Accountant to join our Finance department on a permanent and full-time basis. The Assistant Accountant will provide hands‑on financial support across reporting, month‑end close, reconciliations, and compliance, under the guidance of our Senior Accountant.

What will you be doing?

• Assist with monthly financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Prepare routine journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Complete assigned month‑end tasks on schedule and escape issues.
• Maintain fixed asset records, depreciation, and CAPEX data.
• Assist with lease accounting.
• Assist with insurance administration.
• Provide backup support for accounts payable and coding.
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Prepare Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reports and tax schedules.
• Support internal and external audits (including ISO and J‑SOX).
• Follow internal controls and raise exceptions promptly.
• Respond to routine financial queries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify process simplifications and automation initiatives.
• Protect the confidentiality of sensitive financial data.

Do you have the following skills and experience?

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Business, or Commerce.
• A background in Accounts Payable, disbursements, and General Ledger.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel literacy and strong computer skills.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems (Oracle JDE preferred) and Converga.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and initiative.
• Effective communication and strong time management skills.

The best parts about working at Rinnai

• Great role close to home, if you're based in the southeastern suburbs
• Brand new office space with onsite carparking, electric standup desks, ample natural lighting, onsite micro market for lunch and snacks
• Join a cohesive team where professional development is encouraged and supported
• Onsite gym with personal trainers
• Corporate partnerships to help you with everyday savings on Rinnai products, corporate health insurance and banking products
• Great rewards and recognition programs within the team and broader business
• Health and wellbeing programs and onsite expos

If you are looking for your next career opportunity and are eager to learn and develop your Accounting knowledge, then we would love to hear from you.