Accountant

About the business

Vossloh Sleeper Technologies Australia is the Australian Industry leader in the manufacture and sale of pre-stressed concrete railway sleepers with three factories operating in Victoria, New South Wales & Queensland servicing major government and blue-chip customers around Australia. VSTA is owned by German parent company Vossloh, who are a global leader in Rail Infrastructure Products and Services and who operate two other business units within Australia in Victoria and Brisbane. VSTA's current list of Australian customers comprising BHP, Rio Tinto, Aurizon, Queensland Rail, ARTC, V-Line, MTM, Laing O'Rourke, UGL and others gives us an enviable pipeline of revenues, helping us to build a reliable and sustainable business into the future.

About the role

We are seeking a skilled Accountant to join our finance team and play an integral role in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of our financial operations. In this role, you'll be responsible for preparing month-end journals, reconciliations, and statutory reports, as well as supporting manufacturing sites with financial compliance and cost analysis. You'll work across multiple entities, ensuring data accuracy, supporting audits, and assisting with ongoing system and process improvements. This is an excellent opportunity for an accountant who enjoys variety, thrives on meeting deadlines, and wants to contribute to a national business with a strong reputation in the rail infrastructure industry.

Key Responsibilities

Finance

• Review Goods Received Notes (GRNs) and Purchase Orders (POs) for accuracy.
• Prepare month-end journal entries and assist with close processes.
• Ensure TIP reporting is completed by the relevant monthly deadline.
• Review transaction journals for data accuracy and completeness.
• Assist in balancing intercompany recharges.
• Conduct on-site audits to ensure compliance with company internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Reconcile travel files and prepare Right of Use (ROU) schedules.
• Complete intercompany reconciliations.
• Review and investigate cost variances against expected costings.
• Support external auditors during the year-end audit process.
• Prepare and maintain General Ledger (GL) reconciliations.

Accounts Receivable

• Process customer payments promptly and accurately.
• Maintain the daily cash book and complete bank reconciliations.

Fixed Assets

• Oversee and maintain plant asset registers.
• Conduct site audits to verify physical assets.
• Monitor and report on critical spare parts.
• Assist with asset register maintenance and reconciliations.

Reporting

• Prepare and submit ABS reporting.
• Prepare, reconcile, and lodge Business Activity Statements (BAS).
• Prepare and lodge PTRS reports.
• Compile and submit monthly COGNOS reporting.

Other Vossloh Entities

• Process supplier invoices and perform cash receipting and bank reconciliations.
• Complete intercompany reconciliations.
• Prepare and reconcile BAS for related entities.
• Prepare GL reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Complete month-end reporting to Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet level.
• Submit monthly COGNOS reporting.

Systems and Compliance

• Perform User Acceptance Testing (UAT) when requested.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation of company administration and finance procedures.
• Provide on-site training to new administration staff on company financial policies and procedures.

Other Duties

• Assist with preparation of R&D reporting.
• Perform other ad hoc tasks as required to support the finance function.

Experience, Skills & Abilities

Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in stock reconciliation within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience performing a variety of finance functions within a small or medium-sized team.

Skills & Abilities:

• Mature-minded and adaptable to change.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams.
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong understanding of inventory and stock control processes.
• Analytical ability to interpret financial and stock data.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with Syspro and/or MYOB (desirable).
• Willingness to travel occasionally to factory sites.

Key Vossloh Performance Indicators

• Safety
• Quality
• Productivity
• Customer Satisfaction
• Company Profitability
• People and Employee Satisfaction