Assistant Accountant

1 day ago

Bairnsdale Victoria, Australia Whelans Group Full time $80,000 - $90,000 per year

We're Hiring: Assistant Accountant

Work Location: Bairnsdale, VIC (remote arrangements considered) | Full-Time | Salary Range: $80,000–$90,000 per annum

Are you a detail-driven accounting professional ready to take the next step in your career? Join our finance team as an Assistant Accountant, where your precision, initiative, and analytical mindset will help shape the financial health of our organisation.

Why Join the Whelans Group Team

At Whelans, we're more than a family-owned company—we're a thriving team passionate about delivering exceptional results across earthmoving, heavy haulage, road maintenance, quarries, civil construction, welding, fabricating, engineering, and traffic control. With years of expertise and cutting-edge tools, we live by our motto: "Making it Happen."

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Senior Management Accountant, you'll play a pivotal role in maintaining financial integrity across the business. From journal entries and reconciliations to month-end reporting and fuel rebate calculations, your work will directly support strategic decision-making and operational efficiency.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Process daily bank transactions and perform reconciliations
  • Manage the full accounts receivable cycle, including invoicing and collections
  • Monitor fuel usage and calculate monthly rebates
  • Maintain and update accounting systems and customer pricing
  • Assist with month-end close and financial statement preparation
  • Perform balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
  • Support asset register maintenance and accounts payable during peak periods
  • Contribute to statutory reporting and ad hoc financial analysis

What You Bring

  • Formal accounting qualification or currently studying toward one
  • 3+ years' experience in a commercial accounting environment
  • Strong grasp of accounting principles
  • Advanced Excel skills; Power BI experience a plus
  • Familiarity with ERP systems (Viewpoint Vista highly regarded)
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve accounting issues

Who You Are

  • Meticulous and accurate with a sharp eye for detail
  • Organised and deadline-driven, even under pressure
  • Discreet and trustworthy with sensitive financial data
  • A proactive team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment
  • Curious, communicative, and eager to grow professionally

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive salary package
  • Supportive team culture with opportunities for development
  • Exposure to diverse financial operations and strategic projects
  • A chance to make a real impact in a growing organisation

If this sounds like the position for you, get your application in today Applications will be assessed as received and the position filled once we have a successful candidate, so don't delay. Applications must include a resume AND cover letter. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

At Whelans, we are committed to equal opportunity and celebrate the diversity of our team. We welcome applicants from all walks of life.

For enquiries, please email Alisha Caldwell, Recruitment and HR Officer

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