Assistant Accountant – AP/AR

Davies Bakery; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Davies Bakery Pty Ltd, a long-established Australian manufacturer in Victoria, seeks an Assistant Accountant – AP/AR to join the Broadmeadows finance team. The role focuses on efficient AP/AR management, payroll support when required, and contributing to financial reporting in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Reporting to the CFO, you will work with the GlobalBake ERP system and support month-end processes, with opportunities to grow your accounting career within a well-known Australian

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in AP/AR or Assistant Accountant role.
• Degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills.
• Experience with ERP systems; GlobalBake experience highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes.
• Review supplier invoices for documentation and approvals prior to payment.
• Prepare and process supplier payments.
• Post accounting transactions to journals and ledgers.
• Reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies and supplier queries.
• Process customer receipts and collections.
• Perform credit card reconciliations and petty cash administration.
• Prepare reports including cash flow analysis and assist with month-end closing.

Skills

Accounts Payable & Receivable

Excel

ERP systems

Education

Accounting/Business degree

Tools

GlobalBake ERP

Job description

Davies Bakery Pty Ltd is a proudly Australian, privately owned food manufacturer with over 130 years of history in Victoria. With two manufacturing sites in Melbourne’s northern corridor and approximately 300 employees, we are committed to quality, compliance, and continuous improvement across our operations.

We are currently seeking a motivated Assistant Accountant – AP/AR to join our finance team in Broadmeadows. This role will suit someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is looking to grow their accounting career.

About the Company

Davies Bakery Pty Ltd is a proudly Australian, privately owned food manufacturer with over 130 years of history in Victoria. With two manufacturing sites in Melbourne’s northern corridor and approximately 300 employees, we are committed to quality, compliance, and continuous improvement across our operations.

We are currently seeking a motivated Assistant Accountant – AP/AR to join our finance team in Broadmeadows. This role will suit someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is looking to grow their accounting career.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the CFO, the Assistant Accountant will be responsible for the efficient management of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions for Davies Bakery. The role also provides payroll support when required and assists with financial reporting and month-end processes.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Managing end-to-end Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes.

• Reviewing supplier invoices for appropriate documentation and approvals prior to payment.

• Preparing and processing supplier payments.

• Posting accounting transactions to journals, ledgers, and other financial records.

• Reconciling accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.

• Investigating and resolving invoice discrepancies and supplier queries.

• Processing customer receipts and collections.

• Performing credit card reconciliations.

• Administering petty cash.

• Preparing accurate and timely reports, including cash flow analysis.

• Assisting with month-end closing and financial reporting.

• Maintaining accurate financial documentation in line with company policy and accounting standards.

• Supporting payroll processing when required.

• Working with the GlobalBake ERP system to ensure accurate transaction processing and reporting.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• 2+ years’ experience in an Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable or Assistant Accountant role.

• A degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field.

• Strong Excel and analytical skills.

• Experience working with ERP systems (GlobalBake experience highly regarded).

• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Why Join Davies Bakery?

• Work for a well-established Australian manufacturing company.

• Opportunity to develop your accounting career in a growing organisation.

• Exposure to ERP systems and manufacturing finance operations.

• Supportive team environment with opportunities to learn and grow.