Financial Accountant

Millbrook Group; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

WFH on Wednesdays

Friday Office Drinks

Quarterly team lunches

Job summary

Millbrook Group, based in Melbourne, seeks a Financial Accountant to support day-to-day finance operations, cash reporting, compliance and financial close. You will work with the Group Company Accountant across multiple entities and report to the Head of Finance.

Responsibilities include payroll, AP, invoicing, reconciliations, BAS, month-end close and assist with financial statements and audit requests, with strong Excel and communication skills essential in a small team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field.
• At least three years in a comparable accounting role.
• Experience with MYOB and Xero in daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fortnightly payroll with reconciliations and records.
• Manage accounts payable, weekly supplier payments and reconciliations.
• Raise monthly sales invoices in MYOB/Xero and follow up discrepancies.
• Reconcile bank and corporate card statements; investigate items.
• Prepare and lodge BAS monthly/quarterly as required.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Written & verbal comms

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

MYOB

Xero

Job description

The Financial Accountant supports the accurate and timely delivery of the Group's day-to-day finance operations, cash reporting, compliance obligations and financial close. The role works closely with the Group Company Accountant and the wider finance team across multiple business entities and reports to the Head of Finance.

Key responsibilities

Prepare fortnightly payroll accurately and on time, including the related reconciliations and finance records.

Manage accounts payable, weekly supplier payments and supplier statement reconciliations.

Raise monthly sales invoices in MYOB/ XERO and follow up outstanding information or discrepancies.

Reconcile bank accounts and corporate credit card statements promptly and investigate reconciling items.

Prepare and lodge monthly and quarterly business activity statements as required.

Support month-end and year-end close across multiple entities, including journals, reconciliations and supporting schedules.

Assist with the preparation of annual financial statements, statutory accounts and external audit requests.

Assist in the preparation of monthly cash flow reports and forecasts.

Respond to finance queries by gathering, checking and interpreting relevant financial data.

Maintain complete finance records and support improvements to finance processes, systems and internal controls.

About you

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related discipline.

At least three years of practical accounting experience in a comparable role.

Demonstrated experience with MYOB and Xero.

Practical experience in payroll, accounts payable, bank reconciliations, BAS preparation and month-end close.

Strong Microsoft Excel skills and confidence using Word and Outlook.

Sound analytical and problem solving skills, with the judgement to investigate issues and propose solutions.

Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Strong organisation and time management, with the ability to manage competing deadlines.

High attention to detail and the ability to work independently while contributing to a small team.

Demonstrated integrity, discretion and sound judgement when handling confidential information.

About us

Millbrook Group is a specialist property credit fund manager with more than 20 years of experience. We invest alongside our investors and focus on capital preservation, disciplined lending and long-term relationships. Our values are trust, integrity, innovation and teamwork. Our office is on Collins Street, Melbourne. We are a small and growing team that values accountability, collaboration and practical problem-solving.

Compensation & Incentives

• Competitive salary and growth opportunities
• A day off on your birthday!
• WFH on Wednesdays
• Friday Office Drinks
• Quarterly team lunches

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as a financial accountant?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
• Do you have experience using Xero?
• Have you completed a qualification in accounting?
• Do you have experience using Accounting Packages?

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