As the Assistant Accountant, you'll support the day-to-day processing and reconciliation of inventory transactions, assist with month-end activities, and investigate inventory discrepancies. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong analytical skills who enjoys working with data and collaborating across multiple business functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Process inventory transactions including stock movements, adjustments, transfers and write-offs in accordance with company procedures.
- Assist with preparing and posting routine inventory journals during month-end close.
- Reconcile inventory sub-ledgers and warehouse reports to the general ledger, investigating and escalating variances where required.
- Review inventory transactions to identify errors, duplicate entries or unusual movements.
- Work with warehouse and Supply Chain teams to investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies.
- Maintain accurate supporting documentation for inventory transactions and reconciliations.
- Assist with cycle counts, stocktakes and reconciliation of physical inventory results.
- Ensure compliance with inventory controls, policies and procedures.
- Identify opportunities to improve inventory processes and reporting accuracy.
- Support the Finance team with inventory reporting and other accounting activities as required.
You'll be a proactive and detail-focused individual who enjoys working with numbers and solving problems. You have strong organisational skills and can manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy.
You'll also bring:
- A tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline (or be working towards completion).
- Experience in an inventory, finance, supply chain administration or similar transactional role.
- Strong reconciliation skills and attention to detail.
- Good understanding of accounting principles and inventory processes.
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across Finance and Operations.
How to Apply
To apply online, please click the appropriate link below. For further enquiries, please contact Steph Dawson at sdawson@sharpandcarter.com.au
To apply online, please click the appropriate link below. For further enquiries, please contact Steph Dawson at sdawson@sharpandcarter.com.au
