Assistant Accountant | Auto Finance & Growth

Eagers Automotive; Australia; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on health and wellbeing

Employee Assistance Program

Novated leasing / salary packaging

Special car pricing and servicing

Discounted finance and insurance

Parental Leave Support Payment

MOVE rewards program

Free staff parking

Job summary

Eagers Automotive is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join our finance team in Australia. Reporting to the Financial Controller, this role offers exposure to a wide range of accounting activities and the opportunity to develop technical and commercial capabilities.

Key responsibilities include assisting with month-end and year-end reporting, journal entries, reconciliations, budgeting and forecasting, fixed asset maintenance, and analytics for internal decision making.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Accounting, Finance, or progress towards CPA or CA accreditation.
• Experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar role.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proactive approach and willingness to learn.
• Experience in automotive retail or multi-site environment is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end and year-end financial reporting.
• Prepare journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Maintain fixed asset registers.
• Prepare and analyse financial reports.
• Support internal audits and process improvements.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial data management.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Excel skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Automotive retail experience

Education

Accounting/Finance qualification

CPA/CA progress

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Eagers Automotive is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join our finance team in Australia. Reporting to the Financial Controller, this role offers exposure to a wide range of accounting activities and the opportunity to develop technical and commercial capabilities.

Key responsibilities include assisting with month-end and year-end reporting, journal entries, reconciliations, budgeting and forecasting, fixed asset maintenance, and analytics for internal decision making.