The Manufacturing & Engineering business we are partnering with are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Accountant to join the finance team here in Perth.

This role reports into the Finance Manager and plays a key part in overseeing payroll processing, employee onboarding, delivering accurate month-end reporting, performing job cost analysis and allocations, and supporting inventory control and data analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing.
• Prepare and deliver monthly financial reports, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Perform detailed job cost reviews and ensure correct cost allocation across projects.
• Support inventory reporting and reconciliation in coordination with warehouse and operations teams.
• Conduct financial data analysis to support cost management, forecasting, and decision-making.
• Assist in the implementation of finance system upgrades, automation tools, and reporting enhancements.
• Prepare general ledger reconciliations and journal entries as part of the monthly close process.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• CPA or CA qualification (or working towards completion) ideally.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience, particularly in payroll, job costing, and month-end reporting.
• Strong skills in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Solid understanding of ERP/accounting systems and advanced Excel proficiency.