Management Accountant

G H Varley Pty Limited; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

A1 Roadlines, part of Varley Group, seeks a hands-on Management Accountant in Knoxfield to deliver accurate financial reporting, manage month-end processes and monitor cashflow.

Reporting to the General Manager with a dotted line to the Group CFO, you’ll work closely with production, warehouse and sales teams to optimise inventory, costing and forecasting, and provide valuable financial insights to drive informed business decisions.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Management Accountant or similar role with month-end responsibilities.
• Strong reporting, analytics and ERP experience.
• CA/CPA qualification or progress toward it is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly accounts to trial balance.
• Complete month-end journals, accruals and reconciliations.
• Maintain general ledger integrity and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and payroll activities.
• Prepare cashflow reporting and forecasting analysis.
• Assist budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Reconcile inventory and manufacturing transactions.
• Support stocktakes, inventory valuation and product costing.
• Analyze business performance and provide financial insights.
• Work with production, warehouse and management teams to improve processes and reporting.
• Support ERP optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with compliance, audit and statutory reporting requirements.

Skills

Month-end close

Reconciliations

Financial reporting

ERP experience

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

CA/CPA qualification

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

Join A1 Roadlines, a proud subsidiary of Varley Group

A1 Roadlines is a leading Australian manufacturer and supplier of road safety and traffic management equipment. As a proud subsidiary of Varley Group, we combine the agility and close-knit culture of a specialised business with the strength, stability and opportunities of one of Australia's most respected privately owned engineering and manufacturing organisations.

For more than 140 years, Varley Group and its businesses have built a reputation for quality, innovation and customer service. Today, with more than 1,200 employees across Australia and internationally, our success continues to be driven by the expertise, dedication and commitment of our people.

We believe great businesses are built by great people. That's why we invest in our team, encourage continuous development and create an environment where individuals can contribute, grow and build rewarding careers.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking a motivated and commercially minded Management Accountant to join our Knoxfield team.

About the Role

Reporting to the General Manager, with a dotted line to the Group CFO, this is a hands-on Management Accountant position that supports both financial operations and business performance.

You'll play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, managing month-end processes, supporting inventory and manufacturing accounting, monitoring cashflow and providing valuable financial insight to operational leaders.

Working closely with production, warehouse, sales and management teams, you'll help ensure financial information is accurate, meaningful and supports informed business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly accounts to trial balance
• Complete month-end journals, accruals and reconciliations
• Manage general ledger integrity and balance sheet reconciliations
• Support Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and payroll activities
• Prepare cashflow reporting and forecasting analysis
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting
• Reconcile inventory and manufacturing transactions
• Support stocktakes, inventory valuation and product costing activities
• Analyse business performance and provide financial insights
• Work closely with operational teams to improve processes and reporting
• Support ERP optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Assist with compliance, audit and statutory reporting requirements

About You

You are a practical and commercially focused accountant who enjoys working closely with stakeholders and understanding how the business operates.

You'll ideally bring:

• Experience in a Management Accountant, Assistant Accountant or similar role
• Strong month-end accounting and reconciliation experience
• Well-developed financial reporting and analytical skills
• Experience working with ERP systems
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A proactive, hands-on approach and willingness to take ownership

Highly Regarded

• Manufacturing, distribution or inventory-based industry experience
• Inventory accounting, stock control and product costing knowledge
• ERP implementation or system improvement experience
• CA or CPA qualification (or working towards completion)
• Experience with Epicor or similar ERP systems

Why Join Us?

• Join an established and growing Australian manufacturing business
• Be part of a respected organisation backed by Varley Group
• Work closely with senior leaders and operational teams
• Gain exposure to manufacturing, inventory and commercial accounting
• Contribute to business improvement initiatives and decision-making
• Enjoy a supportive, collaborative and down-to-earth culture
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)