Assistant Accountant

Overview

Work for a global FMCG company with some of the world’s most trusted and iconic brands. Be part of an exciting business where employees are recognised and career growth is supported. 

At PepsiCo, you can Dare for Better. You can help build a world where there are more possibilities for more people, no matter what role you hold. Together, we’ll make a positive impact for good. Because when we Dare for Better, we can smile at what’s next. For our careers, families, communities and the planet.

To continue our success, we currently have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Accountant to join our Quaker Oats team at our Forrestfield Manufacturing site.

This role manages end-to-end site accounts payable operations, payroll operations and comprehensive Accounts Receivable (AR) lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Manage end to end Accounts Payable processes from coding, matching, authorisation and payment processing
• Process monthly accural journal for R&M in Tencia
• Coordinate with department approvers and the payroll provider
• Manage payroll reporting, month-end and year-end activities, and resolve payroll queries with the outsourced payroll provider.
• Compile and lodge monthly payroll tax and superannuation
• Reconcile and record weekly casual/temporary labour hours and costs against general ledger.
• Manage end to end Accounts Receivable process
• Process monthly claim journals in Tencia and monitor aged debtor accounts, including following up outstanding balances with customers and stakeholders
• Reconcile daily production volumes and finished goods inventory, ensuring accurate month-end stock records and pallet tracking updates.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in end-to-end Accounts payable / receivable process.
• High level of attention to detail with proven level of quality and accuracy of work.
• Very strong communication skills, both written and verbal, demonstrating an ability to interact with staff and suppliers in a professional manner.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and prioritise tasks.

For you:   

Competitive benefits package: 

• Discounts on Scoopon, Luxury Escapes, Asahi Beverages portfolio 
• Generous leave options (wellness, birthday, volunteer, parental leave for both primary & secondary carer, additional leave purchase/cash out0

Health & Wellness programs: 

• Discounted private health insurance 
• Financial coaching 
• Counselling sessions 
• Skin checks 

Professional development programs 

Global career opportunities 

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