Accountant

Sydney Direct Fresh Produce (SDFP) is Australia’s leading wholesaler of fresh and prepared fruit and vegetables. Deeply rooted in innovation, exceptional customer service, and authentic partnerships within the vibrant hospitality community, SDFP stands as New South Wales premier supplier. Our reach extends to restaurants, cafes, hotels, clubs, pubs, caterers, aged care facilities, and various other foodservice industry segments.

Our business is looking for an Accountant who will look after the accounting and finance functions for the business and will be responsible for ensuring robust internal controls and continuous improvement of policies and procedures.

Location: Huntingwood, NSW, 2148

Salary range: $90,000 - $110,000 per annum

Role: Full-time

Key responsibilities include:

1. Preparing and reviewing financial statements including monthly reporting and P&L, balance sheet and cash flow statements

2.      Budgeting, cash flow analysis, and accounting systems management.

3.   Creating, maintaining, and updating chart of accounts and ensuring compliance with ATO obligations

4.   Performing financial investigations, generating reports, and advising on issues such as new supplier implementation, product ranges, suspected fraud, insolvency, and taxation

5.      Training employees in order to maintain internal control systems.

6.    Ensuring all payment obligations, such as tax implications, PAYG, and superannuation, are paid on a timely basis.

7.      Reconciling any financial discrepancies by collecting and analysing financial information

8. Liaising with external accountants for finalisation of financial statements and tax implications

9.    Advising the management on improvement of financial operations and investment plans as and when required

10.  Assist with ad hoc financial projects and initiatives as assigned by management.

Requirements:

·         At least a bachelor’s qualification in Accounting or Finance

·         Minimum of 2-3 years practical local experience as an Accountant

·         Strong knowledge of Australian Accounting standards and key concepts

·         Knowledge of Accounting Software such as Xero/MYOB

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills

·         Analytical mindset

Australian citizens and permanent residents are preferred.

If this sounds like the role for you, please apply by submitting your resume and cover letter via the facilities provided on this website. Due to the high volume of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Application Questions

·          Why are you the right candidate for this role?

·          Do you have relevant qualifications as mentioned in the advertised role?

·          Do you have at least 2 years’ of Australian work experience in accounting role?

• Looking for candidates available to work:
  • Monday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Thursday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Friday: Morning, Afternoon
• 2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role
• Working rights required for this role
• Expected salary: $90,000 - $110,000 per year