Senior Assistant Accountant & Team Lead

Floridia Cheese Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Floridia Cheese is a well-established family-owned business in Thomastown, Victoria, producing award-winning Italian-style cheeses for over 70 years. A new permanent, full-time role supports the Finance Manager and accounting department, focusing on AR/AP, accurate reporting, and regulatory compliance to boost efficiency.

The ideal candidate brings CPA progress, 10+ years in AR/assisting accounting, and strong Excel/SAP B1 skills.

Qualifications

• CPA qualified (or working towards)
• 10+ years' experience combined in Accounts Receivable, Assistant Accounting, or similar
• Strong knowledge of Australian accounting principles, financial reporting, and end-to-end AR processes.
• Proficient in Advanced Excel and accounting software (SAP B1 preferred).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organisational, and communication skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journals, accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, and maintain the integrity of the general ledger.
• Assist with month-end, year-end close processes, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting.
• Support inventory and manufacturing accounting, including stock takes, inventory valuation, standard costing, variance analysis, and fixed asset accounting.
• Assist with the preparation of BAS, IAS, Payroll Tax, GST, FBT, and other statutory reporting.
• Reconcile bank statements and resolve discrepancies
• Manage and support the team across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll, including invoicing, reconciliations, payment processing, and account maintenance.
• Maintain accurate financial records, ensure compliance with accounting standards, statutory obligations, company policies, and internal controls, and support internal and external audits.
• Process transactions and prepare reports within the ERP system while identifying opportunities to improve finance systems, processes, and automation.
• Prepare financial analysis and management reports to support business performance, operational decision-making, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Assistant Accounting

Financial Reporting

Excel Proficiency

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

SAP B1

Job description

Floridia Cheese is a well-established family-owned business in Thomastown, Victoria, producing award-winning Italian-style cheeses for over 70 years. A new permanent, full-time role supports the Finance Manager and accounting department, focusing on AR/AP, accurate reporting, and regulatory compliance to boost efficiency.

The ideal candidate brings CPA progress, 10+ years in AR/assisting accounting, and strong Excel/SAP B1 skills.