Junior Accountant

Rinnai Australia Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite gym

Modern office space

Natural lighting

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Rinnai Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a Junior Accountant to join the Finance team on a full-time, permanent basis. You will learn and contribute to manufacturing accounting, product costing and inventory control while delivering monthly reporting and insightful financial analysis.

The role offers mentorship, exposure to ERP systems and opportunities for professional growth within a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• A degree qualification in Accounting or Finance is essential.
• CPA or CA qualification (or currently working towards).
• Some accounting experience, ideally in manufacturing or product-based environment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing accounting, product costing, inventory management and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver manufacturing accounting, product costing, inventory analysis, and month-end reporting.
• Prepare and analyse manufacturing KPIs, variance reports, budgets and forecasts.
• Maintain product costing and inventory controls including stock takes and cycle counts.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and support audit, compliance and CAPEX processes.
• Partner with stakeholders to provide financial insights and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder engagement

ERP systems experience

Excel advanced

Education

Accounting degree

CPA/CA candidate or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Join a reputable manufacturing business where your financial insights help drive operational performance. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Accountant to join our Finance team. This is a full time, permanent opportunity for an accounting graduate who wants to learn and build experience in manufacturing operations, analysing data, improving processes, and contributing to business performance through meaningful financial reporting and analysis.

What You'll Be Doing

• Deliver manufacturing accounting, product costing, inventory analysis, and month-end reporting activities.
• Prepare and analyse manufacturing KPIs, variance reports, profitability reporting, budgets, and forecasts.
• Maintain product costing and inventory controls, including stock takes and cycle count analysis.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and support audit, compliance, and capital expenditure processes.
• Partner with stakeholders across the business to provide financial insights and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

• A degree qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline is essential.
• CPA or CA qualification (or currently working towards completion).
• Some accounting experience, ideally within a manufacturing or product-based environment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing accounting principles, product costing, inventory management, and financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of accounting standards, taxation principles, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Advanced numerical and analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial information.
• Strong problem-solving capability and the ability to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Well-developed communication skills with the confidence to engage stakeholders across all levels of the business.
• Experience working with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Why Join Us?

• Join a supportive and collaborative finance team.
• Offering mentorship and practical skills development.
• Gain exposure to a diverse range of manufacturing accounting activities.
• Be part of a business that values continuous improvement and innovation.
• Contribute directly to operational and financial decision-making.
• Ongoing opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Newly refurbished modern office space with onsite gym, micro-market and natural lighting.
• Work close to home in Braeside - southeastern suburbs
• Great rewards and recognition programs within the team and broader business

If you're looking for the next opportunity to build your manufacturing accounting career while making a meaningful contribution to a dynamic business, we'd love to hear from you.