Accountant

Seeking a full-time Accountant to join our Mechanical Workshop team based at Slacks Creek, QLD.

This role sits within our Financial Accounting & Reporting function and is pivotal to maintaining the accuracy and integrity of our financial records. As an Accountant, you will be responsible for managing day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring compliance and providing essential financial information to support business decision-making. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to our organisation's financial health and growth.

What you'll be doing

• Daily Cash flow forecasting updates to worksheet for distribution to management
• Monthly and annual reporting – General Ledger reconciliations and Management Reporting as required for Consolidated Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet and financial metrics are required.
• Monthly /quarterly reporting, IAS, BAS, payroll tax and superannuation
• Weekly Key Statistics reports including, but not limited to, Work In Progress
• Co-ordination of annual budget and forecasts
• Analyse, review and coordinate Insurance policy packages.
• Daily preparation and submission of invoices
• Continual review and preparation of Progress Claims and Customer Deposits
• Oversee Daily AP and AR activities
• Maintenance and reconciliation of the Fixed Assets Register
• Maintain and reconcile CHP/Lease Schedules for equipment and motor vehicles
• Oversight of Account Receivable - ensuring timely and accurate recording
• Monthly accounts receivable performance
• Reporting results AP and AR to Banking Third Party – Collateral Certificates
• Debtor Collection and Control
• Oversight of Accounts payable - ensuring that all invoices are processed in a timely and accurate manner and monthly preparation of all Supplier Account Statements.
• Liaise with suppliers ensuring accounts are maintained for efficient parts supply and release
• Review completed job costings to identify appropriate profits or losses
• Quarterly review of customer margins and appropriate pricing for continued company growth and competitive placement in the Heavy Diesel Servicing and Repair sector
• Regular review of labour rates based on internal salary and oncosts
• Prepare all month end journals for accurate accrual reporting
• Analyse and review Inventory regularly and coordinate annual stock take
• Audit inventory pricing structure and Integration with Xero Software
• Ensure any variances to the budgets are monitored and reported
• Establish and maintain all Debtors and Creditors application forms and relevant references
• Co-ordinate and prepare the payroll on a weekly basis, calculate and communicate employee entitlements. Supervise and approve weekly payroll.
• Assist with Onboarding, Process and submission of apprentice enrolments, subsidies and rebates
• Provide Monthly HR Leave transactions and Leave Balance reports
• Assist with workers compensation and insurances renewal and claims. Ensure safety measures are maintained and reviewed
• Oversee accounts and administration staff and act as a mentor/advisor
• Review and administer Software programs, Xero, MechanicDesk
• Provide insights into efficiencies within the business and uphold continual improvement processes within all aspects of the business.
• Adhere to the company policies and procedures
• Ensure documentation and company processes are adhered to
• Ensure all files are kept to company auditing standards
• Maintain highest level of confidentiality with regards to sensitive matters/documents
• Support senior management and adhere to the management strategic directions
• Liaise with external chartered accountant on necessary matters and end of year annual financial statement / company income tax return preparation
• Demonstrate the highest degree of professional integrity and responsibility

What we offer

We are committed to supporting our employees' growth and wellbeing. We offer a competitive salary package and the opportunity to work within a supportive team environment. Our workplace culture emphasises collaboration, continuous improvement and recognition of employee contributions.

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