Company Description
Liberty Oil Australia has a proud history of a truly independent fuel retail and distribution in Australia. We operate a regional network of fuel depots and distribute billions of litres of fuel a year, making Liberty one of the largest wholesalers operating across Australia.
The company strives to give the best service, the most reliable supply and the best deal for their customers. Given our history, we know the Australian fuel industry well. Our long-term players are proud of their flexibility, their agility and their ability to do whatever it takes to provide the most competitive and most reliable fuel supply to their customers across the country.
Whilst Liberty Oil is owned by Viva Energy Australia, one of Australia’s leading energy companies, it remains at its core an independent wholesale subsidiary with the advantage of being able to obtain support from the broader Viva Energy network.
Job Description
Reporting directly to the Financial Controller & working very closely with the Financial Accountant, the Assistant Accountant will be responsible for several elements within the financial accounting area of the business with an emphasis on supporting the AR function. These elements include but are not limited to Balance Sheet Reconciliations, supporting the AR function, journal posting as well as P & L review.
This opportunity will have full accountability and ownership of the financial statement areas allocated to them and leverage off this to develop and grow. Support will be provided to accommodate for this growth.
Responsibilities Include:
- Prepayments reconciliations
- Other end of month balance sheet reconciliations including AR and AP
- Equipment finance lease & property lease reconciliations
- Journal & accrual processing at end of month.
- Creating new assets in the system
- Raising sundry invoices
- Ad-hoc receipt allocation (mainstream daily receipting performed by AR and not this role)
- Be the contingency & back up for the Accounts Receivable Function on a semi regular basis.
- Any other ad hoc duties as and when required by the Financial Controller & Financial Accountant.
Qualifications
You will have a Bachelor of Business / Commerce Major in Accountancy with industry experience in a similar role or be a graduate with a strong willingness to learn and build a career.
Possessing strong communications skills, attention to detail, you’ll be a self-motivated team player. This position provides the opportunity to expand existing skills & learn new things with plenty of support to be provided by the immediate team.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Good communication (written & oral) and interpersonal skills.
- Willingness to learn
- Strong Microsoft excel skills.
- Strong work ethic and able to work to deadlines.
Additional Information
This is an excellent opportunity to work for a market leading and growing Oil Company. Benefits to you include:
- Work for an inclusive organisation that respects and promotes diversity.
- Flexible working environment.
- Be part of a growing company with a clear purpose and strategy.
- Financial support with CA/CPA program & membership fees
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.