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Business Services Accountant

  • 493863
  • Melbourne
  • Accounting/Finance
  • Full-time (Permanent)

About Us

For almost 45 years, ABN Group has been a pioneer in the building, property, and finance industries, making the dream of home ownership a reality for thousands in Western Australia and Victoria. We've crafted over 90,000 homes, ranging from first homes to luxury residences, all while maintaining the trust of our community – 1 in 4 customers referred to us by someone who believes in our commitment. 

We're not just a company; we're a community of 1,900+ employees and 3,000+ subcontractors, bound by our values of Relentless, Fun, Authentic, Passion, Excellence, and Leadership. Here, you'll find a collaborative culture, a high-performing team driven to be better, and a work environment where you can truly thrive. 

The Role

As a Business Services Accountant at ABN Group, you will be working to improve financial processes and systems, simplifying and automating ways of working and ensuring more efficient and compliant execution of accounting tasks. You will play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of our financial operations and ensuring the timely execution of key accounting tasks. Your work will directly contribute to the effectiveness of management reporting and support the period-end close process, ensuring accurate and compliant financial data.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Participate in finance process improvement initiatives: simplify, reengineer, reduce manual effort, measure outcomes and support business to allow focus on value creation
  • Prepare and process journals, manage allocations, and ensure that all entries are accurate, substantiated, and in compliance with company policies
  • Oversee the accounting for a range of business activities, including revenue recognition from contracts, leases, prepayments, accruals, non-current assets, and employee benefit provisions
  • Manage intercompany transactions, ensuring accurate reconciliation and settlement of accounts, while maintaining meticulous records and compliance with intercompany agreements
  • Assist with period-end close activities, ensuring timely and accurate preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports
  • Compile internal financial reports, ensuring data accuracy and consistency with the general ledger
  • Assist with the weekly cash flow forecast reporting, ensuring that financial data is up-to-date and accurately reflects the business’s cash position
  • Manage and update finance master data and support other ad-hoc finance tasks as required

This role offers a great opportunity for an experienced Accountant to contribute to the financial health of a dynamic and growing business while developing new skills and building a strong career path within ABN Group.

You

You are a highly detail-oriented and proactive Accountant with a strong foundation in financial accounting and reporting. You’re someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is adept at managing multiple priorities, and can work with a variety of stakeholders to ensure the smooth running of accounting operations.

You have the technical expertise to navigate complex accounting issues, a hands-on approach to problem-solving, and an ability to contribute to process improvements and system changes.

You will bring:

  • Experience with Shared Services functions and ERP implementation or transformation
  • Tertiary qualification in Finance or Accounting (CPA or CA qualified)
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex accounting concepts clearly to business customers
  • You’re able to listen to stakeholders’ needs, assess information, and translate it into actionable steps
  • An understanding of tax accounting and compliance regulations, particularly in the construction industry or related sectors
  • A commitment to continuous improvement and innovation, with a willingness to embrace change and drive efficiencies within the finance function
  • The ability to work in a dynamic, evolving environment, managing changing priorities while maintaining focus on accuracy and deadlines
  • Proficiency with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365 is desirable) and Excel
  • Construction industry experience is highly desirable 

Why ABN?

We're not just offering a job; we're inviting you to be part of a community that values innovation, passion, and excellence. Our employee benefits include:

  • In-House Discounts: Exclusive discounts to enjoy
  • Flexibility: Work arrangements tailored to support your work-life balance
  • Career Growth: Opportunities to elevate your career within a thriving organization
  • Wellness Focus: Dedicated programs to nurture your well-being
  • Health Coverage: Access discounted private health insurance
  • Parental Leave: Paid leave for both primary and non-primary carers

What's Next?

Apply now if who we are resonates with you and you think you have what is required to fill this exciting role.

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