Financial Accountant

Viva Energy Australia; City of Hobsons Bay; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Diversity and inclusion

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

Liberty Oil Australia in Melbourne is seeking a Financial Accountant to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial records, support monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting, and maintain the general ledger.

You will work with stakeholders, improve internal controls, and assist with budgeting, forecasting, and audit requirements. This role offers a collaborative environment and exposure to a growing energy business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• CPA or CA qualification, or actively working towards it.
• Minimum 4–6 years' experience in financial accounting or similar role.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience preparing month-end, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Knowledge of Australian tax and compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Advanced Excel and ERP/accounting systems experience.
• Strong communication across the business.
• Ability to prioritise deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and post journals, accruals, prepayments, and other entries.
• Support statutory financial statements and reporting requirements.
• Maintain integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolve variances.
• Review transactions for accurate classification and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory obligations.
• Strengthen internal financial controls.
• Support BAS, FBT, payroll tax, and statutory reporting.
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.
• Liaise with auditors and respond to queries.
• Implement audit recommendations.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Analyse financial performance vs budget and forecast.
• Prepare variance analyses and recommend actions.
• Provide financial guidance to stakeholders.
• Assist with financial modelling, cost analysis, and business improvement.
• Deliver meaningful insights to support decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and reporting.
• Support finance system enhancements and projects.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across finance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Excel proficiency

ERP systems

Tax/compliance understanding

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CA qualified or in progress

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

Job description

Liberty Oil Australia have a proud history of truly independent fuel retail and distribution in Australia. We operate a regional network of fuel depots and distribute hundreds of millions of litres of fuel a year, making Liberty one of the largest wholesalers operating across Australia.

The company strives to give the best service, the most reliable supply and the best deal for their customers. Given their history, they know the Australian fuel industry well. They’re long-term players who are proud of their flexibility, their agility and their ability to do whatever it takes to provide the most competitive and most reliable fuel supply to their customers across the country.

Whilst Liberty Oil is owned by Viva Energy Australia, one of Australia’s leading energy companies, it remains at its core an independent wholesale subsidiary with the advantage of being able to obtain support from the broader Viva Energy network.

Job Description

The Financial Accountant is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the Company's financial records and reporting. The role supports the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, maintains the general ledger, performs balance sheet reconciliations, and assists with budgeting, forecasting, compliance, and audit requirements.

The Financial Accountant works closely with operational and business stakeholders to provide financial insights, maintain effective internal controls, ensure compliance with accounting standards and statutory obligations, and support informed business decision-making. The role plays a key part in delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting process improvements, and contributing to the overall financial management of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and post journals, accruals, prepayments, and other accounting entries.
• Support the preparation of statutory financial statements and reporting requirements.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and chart of accounts.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving variances.
• Review financial transactions to ensure accurate classification and compliance with accounting standards.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory obligations.
• Assist in maintaining and strengthening internal financial controls.
• Support tax compliance activities including BAS, FBT, payroll tax, and other statutory reporting requirements as required.
• Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors and respond to audit queries in a timely manner.
• Assist in implementing recommendations arising from audit reviews.
• Support the annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Assist business leaders in analysing financial performance against budget and forecast.
• Prepare variance analysis and recommend corrective actions where required.
• Provide financial support and guidance to operational and functional stakeholders.
• Assist with financial modelling, cost analysis, and business improvement initiatives.
• Deliver meaningful financial insights to support commercial and operational decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls, and reporting efficiency.
• Support finance system enhancements and implementation projects.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• CPA or CA qualified, or actively working towards qualification.
• Minimum 4 - 6 years' experience in financial accounting or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and internal controls.
• Experience preparing month-end reports, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Knowledge of Australian tax and compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with ERP/accounting systems.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders across the business.
• Ability to prioritise competing deadlines and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

This is an excellent opportunity to work for a market leading and growing Oil Company. Benefits to you include:

• Work for an inclusive organisation that respects and promotes diversity.
• Flexible working environment.
• Be part of a growing company with a clear purpose and strategy
• CA/CPA membership fees will be reimbursed for existing members.
• Financial Support for CA/CPA program available to eligible employees upon successful completion of probation and subject to performance review.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.