Junior Accountant

Rinnai; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and development

Modern office in Melbourne

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Rinnai Australia is seeking a motivated Junior Accountant to join our Finance team in Melbourne. This full-time, permanent role offers the opportunity to learn manufacturing accounting, product costing, budgeting and financial reporting while contributing to operational performance.

You will partner with stakeholders across the business to support month‑end processes, inventory analysis, KPIs and variance analyses, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Degree 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 principles, product costing, inventory management, and financial reporting.
• Strong budgeting and forecasting skills and knowledge of accounting standards.
• Advanced numerical and analytical skills with ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Strong problem-solving and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical acuity

Stakeholder communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

ERP systems experience

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CA (or in progress)

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting tools

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

In this role, you will partner with key stakeholders across the business to maintain and enhance manufacturing accounting processes, product costing, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and inventory analysis. You'll play a key role in providing financial insight that supports informed decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives across our manufacturing operations.

• 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

The successful candidate will be in the early stages of their career with some previous experience in the workplace. We are seeking an analytical and commercially minded junior finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wants to learn and start building a career.

• 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.