Operations Accountant

Job title : Operations Accountant
Location : Parramatta
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Salary : $120,000.00 - $130000.00 + Superannuation
Contact name : Samantha Tan
Contact email : stan@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : ST1707940
We are seeking an Operations Accountant to join a high-performing finance team, supporting key operational areas including inventory, manufacturing, freight, and capital assets. You will play a key role in ensuring financial control and reporting across operational functions, with a strong focus on costing, inventory, and fixed assets. This will suit a hands-on Accountant with experience in management, cost, or site accounting.
  
Key Responsibilities
  • Manage the fixed asset register, depreciation, and capitalisation
  • Oversee CAPEX reporting and construction-in-progress (CIP)
  • Partner with operations and project teams on asset accounting
  • Oversee inventory valuation and stock reconciliations
  • Monitor slow-moving and obsolete stock provisions
  • Ensure accurate stock movement and reporting
  • Review freight costs, accruals, and allocations
  • Support costing across manufacturing and operations
  • Partner with operations to analyse cost drivers and performance
  • Month-end journals, reconciliations, and reporting
  • Support budgeting and forecasting processes
  
About You
  • CA/CPA qualified, or close to qualifying
  • Minimum 3+ years’ experience in management, cost, or site accounting (beyond a pure technical financial accounting role)
  • Exposure to inventory, fixed assets, or operational finance
  • Strong Excel skills
  • Curious and motivated – you are eager to learn, grow, and take on new challenges
  • Analytical mindset with a proactive approach
  
Why Apply?
  • High-impact role with further exposure to operations and supply chain
  • Collaborative and supportive finance team
  • Strong career development potential
  
How to Apply:
To apply, please click on the appropriate link below. For a confidential discussion, please contact Samantha Tan at stan@sharpandcarter.com.au or Trinity Dona at tdona@sharpandcarter.com.au