Assistant Accountant

At Metlen Energy & Metals, we are catalysts for a sustainable future, leading the green energy transition with innovative solutions while being a reference point for competitive green metallurgy. Our global presence covers two business Sectors: Energy and Metallurgy. With a consolidated yearly turnover of €6.3 billion and a workforce of over 5,500 dedicated individuals, we fuel success through cutting-edge technology and diverse talent.

We are committed to embracing new state-of-the-art technologies and advancements, propelling us towards a cleaner, brighter tomorrow. Our positive footprint extends across five continents, leaving a lasting impact. We foster a culture of resilience, challenge, respect, excellence, and change, empowering our diverse workforce to achieve remarkable outcomes.

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. 

Does this sound like you?

If this sounds like an interesting opportunity, please apply by submitting your application.

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