437 - Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant - 437

Posted:03/10/2025

Location:NSW

Assistant Accountant

If you are the Assistant Accountant are looking for, you'll be...

• Positive and looking to grow your own career.
• Excited about working in a growing and changing Australian Owned business, representing leading brands in the market.
• Focused on quality, pride in your work and doing it right the first time.
• Keen to take ownership for your role within our business
• Are a pragmatic decision maker that understands the benefit of working in a tight knit team.
• A good communicator.
• Enjoy finding new ways to improve what we do.

Why should you join us?

• Long term job stability and security
• Recognition and acknowledgement of a job well done
• A competitive salary
• Career and personal growth and development
• A co-operative and positive team environment
• Access to our RDO Program.
• Internal promotions encouraged
• You'll feel proud to work on the leading Australian made material handling equipment.

Role and Responsibilities

Responsible for management and processing of international creditors and Heavy Truck invoicing. Also, to perform daily financial activities such as data entry, accounts payable/receivable, and bank reconciliations, while supporting month-end processes and assisting with compliance and financial reporting. Key duties also include maintaining fixed asset registers, using ERP systems, and performing cost analysis to support production activities. You will need strong Excel skills, attention to detail, time management abilities, and foundational accounting knowledge to support the finance team and ensure data integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Data & Reporting:Enter financial data, maintain accurate ledgers, and assist in preparing financial statements and reports, such as profit and loss (P&L) statements
• Accounts Management: Process invoices, manage accounts payable and receivable, and perform bank and general ledger reconciliations.
• Cashflow and creditor management: Update of cashflow and negotiation of creditor payments
• Cost Accounting Support: Assist with the analysis of manufacturing and production costs, comparing standard vs. actual costs, and explaining variances to support cost-effectiveness.
• Month-End & Compliance: Support the month-end closing process by preparing journals and helping with tax-related lodgments like BAS and GST.
• Fixed Assets & Payroll: Maintain the fixed asset register and assist with payroll journals and analysis
• Auditing & Planning: Support internal and external audits and assist with budget preparation and financial planning processes.
• ERP & Excel Proficiency: Operate ERP systems and utilise advanced Excel functions, pivot tables, and formulas to manage and analyse financial data.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Education: A degree in Accounting or a related field, or at least an associate degree is preferred.
• Experience: 2-3+ years of accounting experience.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Soft Skills: Strong communication, time management, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure.
• Foundational Knowledge: A strong understanding of accounting principles.

A Little Bit About Us
Clark Equipment Australia Pty Ltd, is a leading large Australian owned company which designs, manufactures and distributes a range of industrial and material handling equipment including the OMEGA range of forklifts, container handlers, and the distributor of the Bobcat range of equipment, Clark forklifts, Develon earth moving equipment and McCormick Tractors.

If this sounds like you...

To Apply
Please email your attached resume and cover letter to:

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.