Company Accountant | Part-Time

u&u Recruitment Partners; Wangaratta; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

u&u Recruitment Partners in Wangaratta, Australia, is seeking a dedicated Company Accountant for a part-time, on-site position. The role covers BAS, GST, payroll lodgements, month-end close, and full accounts payable/receivable, with liaising duties with external advisors.

The ideal candidate will hold a Diploma or Certificate in Accounting, have 3+ years in finance, and demonstrate strong Excel skills plus knowledge of payroll legislation and awards. Excellent communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Certificate in Accounting or Finance.
• 3+ years’ experience in a finance or accounting role.
• Advanced MS Excel skills.
• Strong understanding of modern awards and payroll legislation.
• Demonstrated experience with BAS, GST, and payroll lodgements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and lodge monthly BAS (AU), NZ GST, and NRWT returns.
• Prepare month-end workpapers, assist with financial close processes, and produce internal payroll reporting.
• Manage monthly payroll tax returns, including annual reconciliations and WorkCover financial support.
• Manage full-function Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR).
• Maintain finance and payroll systems to ensure data integrity and liaise with external tax advisors and auditors as required.

Skills

Advanced MS Excel

Communication skills

Payroll legislation knowledge

Education

Diploma or Certificate in Accounting or Finance

Job description

About the role

Join a global leader in the agricultural and food production supply chain that provides essential products to the meat industry worldwide. With a strong presence across ANZ, their regional head office in Wangaratta is seeking a dedicated Company Accountant to join their team in a part-time position.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and lodge monthly BAS (AU), NZ GST, and NRWT returns;
• Prepare month-end workpapers, assist with financial close processes, and produce internal payroll reporting;
• Manage monthly payroll tax returns, including annual reconciliations and WorkCover financial support;
• Manage full-function Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR); and
• Maintain finance and payroll systems to ensure data integrity and liaise with external tax advisors and auditors as required.

What we’re looking for

• A Diploma or Certificate in Accounting or Finance;
• 3+ years’ experience in a finance or accounting role;
• Advanced MS Excel skills;
• Strong understanding of modern awards and payroll legislation;
• Demonstrated experience with BAS, GST, and payroll tax lodgements; and
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

At u&u Recruitment Partners, we value diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability.

Should you require reasonable adjustments or have a preferred method of communication throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments.