We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Accountant who is interested in building your career in renewables and contributing to a more sustainable future to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will support end-to-end accounting for Australian operations, with responsibility for designated solar farm projects and broader corporate reporting activities, including accounts payable. 

Location: Melbourne, CBD

Contract type: Full term, permanent

Your key responsibilities will include 

• Assist with accounting for solar farm revenue and costs, including general ledger maintenance. 
• Manage accounts payable activities, enter invoices into Xero and prepare weekly payment listings with supporting documentation.
• Ensuring proper approvals are received for all expenditure 
• Analyse monthly solar farm performance against budget and prepare balance sheet reconciliations. 
• Maintain cash flow spreadsheets of past and forecast transactions.. 
• Reconcile intercompany balances with local and overseas subsidiaries. 
• Liaise with external accountants, asset managers and auditors. 
• Support payroll administration and BAS, ATO and FBT reporting in line with company policies and regulatory obligations. 
• Assist with corporate reporting, wider finance team coverage and general office administration as required. 
• Using finance systems including Xero, OneCore, ApprovalMax and Flexipurchase. 

About you 

To be successful in this role, you will have: 

• A degree or diploma in accounting or finance, or be currently studying towards a relevant qualification. 
• Previous experience in anr accounting role. 
• Strong Excel skills and exposure to Xero or similar accounting system. 
• High attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate accounting records. 
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage priorities and meet payment and reporting deadlines. 
• A collaborative approach and confidence working with internal and external stakeholders.