Financial Accountant

9-12 month maternity leave contract with a global mining OEM in Brisbane. Take on a role that will develop your skills and experience. 9-day fortnight

• Enjoy working in a close-knit team of seven
• Take on a diverse role that will grow and develop your skills
• Enjoy working a 9 day fortnight, every other Friday off

The company

Join a reputable and highly regarded global Original Equipment Manufacturer in their Brisbane head office, in Milton at Milton Green. Move your career forward with a business that supplies machinery & services to mining and construction sites throughout Australia & APAC.

• Large modern office with teams on multiple levels
• Join a highly experienced team with an excellent team culture
• Opportunity to join a company that support working from home 2 days a week
• Enjoy working a 9 day fortnight, every other Friday off
• Flexible working hours and the ability to start at 7am, 8am or 9am

Hours and roster

You will enjoy a wide range of flexibility in this role and working in a fully supportive team that work together to ensure the work is complete to a high level.

• 38 hours per week (enjoy flexible start and finish times)
• Monday to Friday, then Monday to Thursday - work a 9 day fortnight
• Work from home 2 days per week (required to be in the office on Tuesday and Thursday)

The role

Reporting into the Finance Lead and being supported by a team of 7 financial accountants, you will enjoy taking on a role that will involve working in a team and autonomously. Your primary focus will be to look after all financial activity and accounting within the New Zealand business. Around 20% of your time will also be spend working with the team on other financial activity within the Australian business. Duties will include, but bot limited to;

• Month end accounting, including accrual accounting and accounting for prepayments
• Preparation of general ledger reconciliations
• Journal preparation
• Accounting for fixed assets
• Accounting for inventory
• Liaising with accounts payable, accounts receivable and general accounting team
• Provision of accounting advice to other business divisions
• Preparation of BAS and FBT returns for review by tax team
• Liaising with the Business Control team
• Participation in external audit activities
• Other ad-hoc projects, reporting and tasks as and when required

Your value

To hit the ground running and provide immediate value to the team you will come to the role with the following skills and experience;-

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting or a similar field
• Recent experience in heavy industry is highly regarded (such as mining or construction)
• Working towards your CPA/ CA qualification (if not already completed)
• Ability and confidence to take on a role of this nature with autonomy
• An analytical thinker and ability to problem solve and dive deep into the detail with accuracy
• Advanced excel skills with strong IT capability with accounting software
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Highly organised, dedicated to the role and able to work to deadlines

The opportunity

This is a standout opportunity to further your skills and experience with a world-renowned mining and construction OEM. Along with excellent leading training and development opportunities you will enjoy; -

• A lengthy 9 to 12-month maternity leave labour hire contract via Marble with potential extensions
• Working with a highly supportive and experienced team
• Work in an environment where you'll collaborate with the team in the fresh air taking advantage of the various facilities at the Milton Green precinct
• Wide range of transport option to Milton and modern and clean end of trip facilities
• Local walking tracks to keep your fitness up whilst at work
• Modern well established offices location at Milton Green, with parking available locally (not provided in the role)
• Joining a world class company with a wide range of company benefits including fitness passports
• Moving your experience forward with a company that supports growth and development
• Working with excellent system and processes already in place

This is a great opportunity to secure a start towards the end of July/ early August with a highly regarded global mining OEM who will support your journey and give you opportunities to develop your skills.

Apply now for more information or call Josh Little-Jones on 0420 462 066.

Josh Little-Jones | jlittlejones@marble.com.au | 02 8116 2200

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