Assistant Accountant

Workplace Location: Blacktown NSW 2148

About B & E Foods:

B & E Foods, a leading player in the food distribution industry, takes pride in delivering quality products and top-notch service. With a strong commitment to excellence, we serve more than 10,000 restaurants, cafes, butchers, bakeries, hotels, pubs, and function centers across Australia. We are dedicated to supporting businesses in their growth journey with a diverse product range that includes poultry, meat, seafood, dry goods, cleaning supplies, takeaway items, and imported goods.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Property Accountant / Assistant Accountant to join our dedicated team at B & E Foods Head Office. This critical role will be responsible to support CFO with the property accounting lifecycle – preparations from rents and support in controls to lease revenue validations and board-ready financial reporting. Support reviewing tenancies agreements under the CFO and management directions, the role demands accuracy, structure and strong process discipline.

Works closely with property manager, landlords and tenants on financial matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lease Compliance & Controls – Support ensuring rent rolls, tenant accounts, and outgoings reconciliations. Including ensuring CPI, fixed and market reviews are applied, abatements and incentives tracked, and lease terms. For example, perform lease maintenance functions - entering new leases, amending/varying existing leases, processing vacating tenants etc.
• System Audit & Data Integrity – Support maintaining accurate lease databases, reconciling ledgers, and driving regular Yardi audits.
• Trust Account Compliance – Support preparations in trust accounts in line with legislation, ATO guidelines, and audit requirements. Support monitoring cash flow and provide variance analysis to support landlord and asset manager decisions.
• Outgoings Budgeting & Reconciliations – Support preparing detailed budgets, issuing reconciliations, and defending tenant queries with clear documentation.
• Reporting & Forecasting – Support preparations and delivering monthly P&Ls, variance analysis and cash flow reporting to strict deadlines.
• AP/AR Oversight – Support Finance team when needed ensuring coding, approvals and receipting accuracy across the team.
• Ensure ongoing compliances with accounting standards, GST requirements and audit obligations.

About you:

• Mandarin-speaking ability is preferred due to customer and business needs (however not essential)
• Ideally Holds a Degree in Accounting, Finance or Commerce.
• CPA/CA qualified (or currently in process on completion).
• 2-3+ years' experience in commercial property accounting otherwise in an asset management.
• Strong business partnering skills and the ability to build trusted relationships in a team environment and influence non-financial stakeholders who will be key to your success in the role.
• Proven knowledge of lease accounting, compliance, and outgoings legislation.
• Advanced Excel and strong analytical skills.
• Detail-focused, deadline-driven, and confident in working with auditors and stakeholders.

Why B & E Foods:

• Opportunity for career growth in a dynamic industry.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Join a company that values dedication and excellence.

If you are a motivated and detail-oriented finance professional with a passion for accuracy and efficiency, we encourage you to apply and become a part of the B & E Foods team

Application Instructions:

To apply , please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and reasons for your interest in this role.

We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially meeting with you to discuss your future with us. Thank you for considering a career at B & E Foods

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,444.33 – $111,222.33 per year

Benefits:

• Professional development assistance

Application Question(s):

• What's your expected annual base salary?
• What best describes your right to work in Australia?
• Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of OH&S/WHS?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?

Experience:

• Food Research and Food Development: 2 years (Preferred)
• Sound knowledge of Food Provenance: 2 years (Preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driver Licence (Preferred)
• and/or sound understanding of ISO 9001 (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person