About the Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity to join Metcash as an Assistant Accountant based at Macquarie Park. The Assistant Accountant will assist with the accounting and reporting responsibilities of the Food - Commercial business. The role will mainly focus on month end tasks including month end close, reconciliations, compliance, and reporting.

NB: We have x1 Fixed Term Contract for 10mths and x1 Permanent Full-Time role available.

In this Role

• Preparation of timely monthly and quarterly reporting for the Food - Commercial business.
• Accurate preparation of monthly journals and balance sheet reconciliations in line with Metcash reporting timelines
• Assist one of the Food - Commercial Managers with external auditors during half-year review and full-year audit.
• Improvement to existing processes including the streamlining of reporting in line with pillar requirements
• Ad-hoc project work as required

You’re Likely a Match If

• At least 2 years work experience (does not have to be in finance)
• Graduate degree in accounting or similar
• CPA / CA qualified or looking to complete either post graduate course
• Previous experience working with SAP, TM1, Power Enterprise, Power Query and Power Pivot would be an advantage
• Good attitude who is keen to learn

Life at Metcash
Experience a supportive and flexible work environment. We are a Flex Ready accredited workplace!
Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave every year after your first year.
Benefit from 2 well-being days and 1 volunteer day annually.
An abundance of learning, development, and career growth opportunities.
12 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave for primary carers.
Proudly awarded “Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion”.
Recognized as 74th in the "Equileap Top 100" globally for initiatives on gender equity.
Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia.
Incredible value discounts and perks through our team member app, “Our Local”.

About Us
Metcash is Australia’s leading wholesale distribution company, with revenue exceeding $18 billion in FY23. We’re also an ASX top 100 listed company.

We believe that it is absolutely vital to Australia that there is a sustainable, independent, family-owned business sector. Independent retailers support their local communities. We help them to be the ‘Best Store in Their Town’ by providing merchandising, operational and marketing support across our food, liquor and hardware pillars.

We're dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Joining our team means becoming part of something bigger, a company that actively promotes diversity, champions charitable causes, and supports environmental efforts. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including First Nations. If you have any specific support or access needs, please don't hesitate to inform us when you apply. Rest assured; your personal information will be handled with the utmost confidentiality in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

Join us and become part of something bigger!

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