Assistant Accountant — Aviation Finance & Analysis

Heston MRO Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Brisbane Airport location

Job summary

Heston MRO Pty Ltd, based in Brisbane, seeks an Assistant Accountant to support the Finance Manager with accurate reporting and robust accounting controls. The role involves month-end close, journals, reconciliations and cross-functional coverage across AP, AR and Payroll.

You will contribute to budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis, while maintaining asset registers and depreciation schedules in a dynamic aviation-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Diplomas in accounting or finance related fields.
• Pursuing CPA Australia or CA ANZ qualification underway.
• Experience in aviation, engineering, maintenance, logistics or asset-intensive industries is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise AP Officer and Junior Accountant/Revenue Officer.
• Assist with monthly management accounts and reporting packs.
• Prepare journals, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations.
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules.
• Assist budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Support inventory accounting and related finance activities.
• Provide cross-functional coverage for AP, AR and Payroll when required.
• Assist with audit preparation and compliance requirements.

Skills

Accounting principles

Excel proficiency

ERP systems

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Aviation industry experience

Inventory accounting

Budgeting & reporting

Education

Diploma of Accounting

Diploma of Finance and Accounting

Pursuing Bachelor's in Accounting/Commerce/Finance

Tools

ERP software

Accounting software

Job description

Heston MRO Pty Ltd, based in Brisbane, seeks an Assistant Accountant to support the Finance Manager with accurate reporting and robust accounting controls. The role involves month-end close, journals, reconciliations and cross-functional coverage across AP, AR and Payroll.

You will contribute to budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis, while maintaining asset registers and depreciation schedules in a dynamic aviation-focused environment.