Montague Farms stretches from Legana in Tasmania right up to Batlow in New South Wales, stopping on the way at Narre Warren North, Harcourt, Ardmona, Dilpurra and Mildura. It consists of 1,000 hectares of productive orchards and significant packing operations. Montague Farms produces apples, pears, cherries, plums, peaches, apricots, grapes and citrus.
Role
Working as part of our Finance team and reporting to the Finance Consolidation & Controls Manager, this role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience across the full spectrum of accounting activities.
As our Assistant Accountant, you’ll play an important part in ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance while supporting the month-end close process, reconciliations, budgeting, and forecasting. This role is ideal for someone with 1–2 years of accounting experience who is looking to grow their skills in a dynamic environment and progress toward a CPA or CA qualification (if not already qualified).
Responsibilities will include:
* Preparing BAS, FBT, levies, TFES freight rebate returns, and ABS surveys
* Completing bank and general ledger entries and reconciliations
* Supporting month-end and year-end reporting processes
* Assisting with audit preparation and respond to internal/external queries
* Maintaining fixed asset registers and records
* Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow reporting
* Providing administrative support to the finance function as required
Skills & Experience required to be successful in this role:
* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or working towards)
* 1–2 years’ experience in an accounting or finance role
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
* Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
* Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
* Positive, proactive, and collaborative approach
* Agriculture or FMCG experience (highly regarded)
What We Offer
* Career development, and mentoring opportunities
* The opportunity to learn, grow your career, EAP, Reward and Recognition program and more
* A supportive team with a passionate, energetic culture
For any further information please contact Tiffany Villaluz on 0412 722 869 .
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