Accountant
- Manage and maintain accounting records and financial information.
- Prepare monthly and annual financial reports and assist with budgeting.
- Ensure compliance with Australian accounting standards and taxation requirements.
About the Business
ASO UNITED PTY LTD is an Australian seafood and food products business based in Brooklyn, Victoria. The company supplies a broad range of seafood and related frozen food products, including prawns, fish, scallops, shellfish, crabs, lobster, squid and other seafood products to customers in the Australian market. The company's product range includes both Australian-sourced and imported seafood products.
About the Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and maintaining the company's accounting records and providing financial information to management to support business planning and decision-making.
Key responsibilities include:
- Preparing and maintaining accurate financial records, accounts and accounting systems;
- Recording and reconciling daily financial transactions, including sales, purchases, receipts and payments;
- Preparing monthly and annual financial reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets and cash flow reports;
- Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable and monitoring outstanding balances;
- Performing bank, supplier and customer account reconciliations;
- Preparing and reviewing BAS, GST and other statutory financial information;
- Assisting with payroll processing, superannuation and related financial records;
- Monitoring business expenses, operating costs and cash flow;
- Assisting with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning;
- Analysing financial information and providing reports and recommendations to management;
- Maintaining inventory-related accounting records and assisting with reconciliation of stock purchases, sales and costs;
- Reviewing financial transactions associated with purchasing, importing, warehousing and distribution activities;
- Liaising with external accountants, auditors, suppliers, customers and relevant financial institutions;
- Ensuring accounting procedures comply with relevant Australian accounting standards, taxation requirements and company policies; and
- Providing financial and accounting support to management as required.
Skills and Experience
To be successful in this position, you will ideally have:
- A relevant Bachelor's degree or higher qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline;
- Previous professional experience working as an Accountant;
- Strong knowledge of Australian accounting and taxation requirements;
- Experience with accounting software and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel;
- Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills;
- High attention to detail and accuracy;
- Good organisational and time-management skills;
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
- Ability to analyse financial information and prepare clear management reports; and
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
Experience in the food, seafood, wholesale, import/export or distribution industry will be highly regarded.
What We Offer
- Full-time permanent employment;
- Competitive salary of $85,000 – $95,000 + superannuation, commensurate with skills and experience;
- Opportunity to work within an established and growing Australian seafood business;
- Supportive working environment; and
- Opportunity for professional development and career progression.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Accountant looking for an opportunity to contribute to the financial management of a growing business, we would like to hear from you.
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