Explore Industries is a global leader in the manufacturing and distribution of fibreglass swimming pools with facilities within Australia, New Zealand and the US. With over 25 years of experience, we manufacture the Leisure Pools and Nexus Pools brands of fibreglass swimming pools and are committed to delivering these high-quality products and services to our customers. Our focus on innovation and customer satisfaction has made us a trusted partner for our dealer network across Australia and New Zealand.

We are seeking a highly organised, hands on and detail-driven Accountant to join the Finance Team on a full-time basis located at our head office in Yatala, QLD. Our office hours are 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday with limited overtime for those seeking a more work life balance.

Reporting to the Financial Controller and working alongside our Finance Team the Accountant is responsible for taking ownership of the role and confidently managing the day-to-day financial operations for multiple entities with separate ledgers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reconciliation of bank accounts and resolving discrepancies

• Maintaining and monitoring the general ledger and financial records

• Monthly reconciling of Balance Sheets and preparation of supporting workpapers

• Preparation of monthly departmental reports and other adhoc reports as required

• Preparation of monthly and quarterly GST returns

• Assisting with manufacturing variance reporting, monitoring production-related costs and supporting stock control processes

• Fixed Asset acquisitions, disposals and maintenance of register

• Work in progress calculations for pool mould assets and recognition of the final product to the fixed asset register

• Payroll backup including processing and related administration

• Overseeing and backup for the end-to-end Accounts Payable processes including matching supplier invoices to goods receipts and purchase orders, statement reconciling and payments preparation

• Assisting with compilation of end of year financial statement and income tax return packages and liaising with external tax agents and auditors to meet due dates

• Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies

• Collaborate with internal teams to maintain seamless financial operations

About You:

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in a similar role within the manufacturing environment

• A degree qualification in Accounting with CPA qualifications

• Strong technical accounting knowledge

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Advanced skills in Excel and Outlook

• Experience working with Microsoft Business Central or similar ERP systems

• Exceptional attention to detail, keenness for meeting deadlines and professionally manage priorities

• Strong, professional interpersonal skills, reliable, can-do attitude and superior communication skills.

• Ability to work autonomously and within a team

• Proactive, solutions-focused, and takes ownership of outcomes

• Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required for this position

Please supply a cover letter and CV with your application outlining your experience.