Assistant Accountant

1 month ago


Canada Volgren Australia Full time

Volgren was established in 1977 and is Australia’s largest and most successful bus body builder with three manufacturing facilities located in Queensland, Victoria and Western Australia with Aftersales facilities across four states including VIC, QLD, WA and New South Wales.

Volgren builds bus bodies for the world’s leading chassis manufacturer’s including Volvo, Scania, Mercedes, MAN and most recently we delivered Queensland’s first ‘E’ bus on a BYD chassis.

Our uncompromising manufacturing standards, class leading technology and our unmatched after sales service ensure our customers can trust in our product.

Our focus is to provide great working and learning opportunities to passionate people who are ready to walk with us towards growth, progress and transformation. We are a bunch of people who really love what we do, champion ideas and innovation, get around each other and strive for quality.

Our focus is to provide a safe working environment with multiple opportunities for passionate and enthusiastic people who want to improve and hone their skills whilst learning about the manufacture of the transport of future - Electric Vehicles. 

Our values include:

  • Respect and Appreciation of People
  • Making it Happen with Excellence
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Ethics and Integrity
  • Sustainability
  • Teamwork

BENEFITS:

  • The opportunity to build on your current skills and open further doors in the manufacturing industry
  • Be a part of a growth orientated global organisation
  • Contribute to the local content supported by the government
  • Local and international career opportunities with Volgren Australia and Marcopolo
  • Close to public transport
  • 24/7 Free access to our Employee Assistance Program ( EAP)
  • Free onsite parking available
  • Hot and cool drinks available all day everyday

ABOUT THE ROLE:

To assist in the preparation of monthly reports within the specified deadline.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Process daily banking and reconcile bank on daily basis.
  • Process accruals, prepayment and recurring journals in Epicor.
  • Assist in the maintenance of Fixed Asset register. Run depreciation and reconcile GL.
  • Assist in processing and maintaining AASB16 Leases.
  • Run month end AR-AP-Stock reports on the last working day of the month.
  • Assist Accountant and Finance Manager in General Ledger reconciliations at month end.
  • Liaise with AP team for month end AP accruals.
  • Assist in chasing overdue AR invoices.
  • Assist AP team with processing of invoices into Epicor.
  • Assist Finance Manager in preparation of BAS and FBT return.
  • Other Accounting & Finance related support to business as directed by Finance Manager.

COMPETENCIES:

  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Positive attitude and a good team player.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Advanced Excel skills (Pivot tables & lookups)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Diploma/Degree in Accounting & studying towards CPA/CA
  • At least 2-3 years’ experience in similar role
  • Experience dealing in multiple currencies is an advantage.

     

This position also requires the applicant to undertake a pre-employment medical which includes a drug and alcohol analysis, musculoskeletal evaluation and hearing test

Applicants must have the right to work and live in Australia.

Our Diversity and Inclusion Commitment:

Volgren is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and developing an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. 

As an Inclusive employer we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from Indigenous Business Sectors, people of all genders including those who identify as LGBTQIA, people with a disability and from disability enterprises, people from Sustainable Regions, Disadvantaged Sectors and Social Enterprises and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We are committed to treating every application objectively, follow a coherent screening and interview process and we hire based on attitude, skill and merit.

**PLEASE NOTE: Due to a high volume of applicants, only short listed candidates will be contacted.*

Your application will include the following questions:

Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia

If you are not a citizen or permanent resident please provide details of your visa type, expiry date, and working hours restrictions if any.If you are a citizen / permanent resident simply indicate NA

As part of our recruitment process, you may be required to attend a pre employment medical, drug & alcohol testing, and/or complete a medical check-list. Are you willing to participate in this?

How many years of accounts payable experience do you have?

How many years of accounting experience do you have?

Are you available for Full-Time position?

Do you have experience in Manufacturing?

Where are you located now?

Are you available to travel to the job location?

What special requirement in terms in terms of timings, workplace adjustments, etc., do you require?

What is the notice period for your current employment?

Have you previously been employed by Volgren?

Please provide your salary expectations:

Volgren Australia is the country’s leading bus bodybuilder with manufacturing plants in Victoria, Queensland and Western Australia. Established in 1977, the company has grown rapidly in recent years thanks to its focus on safety, reliability and high environmental standards.

Volgren’s aluminium technology is unparalleled and is used in alliance with Hess in Europe and Gillig in the United States. This global alliance provides us with access to proven, world-leading technology and enables us to undertake aluminium bus body manufacture to the highest standard.

As we have a strong alliance with industry-leading bus companies, we are able to use the latest technologies such as the GM-Allison drive system used in our Hybrid Bus. This vehicle saves fuel and reduces carbon dioxide emissions, and has attracted strong customer interest.

Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website

Volgren Australia is the country’s leading bus bodybuilder with manufacturing plants in Victoria, Queensland and Western Australia. Established in 1977, the company has grown rapidly in recent years thanks to its focus on safety, reliability and high environmental standards.

Volgren’s aluminium technology is unparalleled and is used in alliance with Hess in Europe and Gillig in the United States. This global alliance provides us with access to proven, world-leading technology and enables us to undertake aluminium bus body manufacture to the highest standard.

As we have a strong alliance with industry-leading bus companies, we are able to use the latest technologies such as the GM-Allison drive system used in our Hybrid Bus. This vehicle saves fuel and reduces carbon dioxide emissions, and has attracted strong customer interest.

Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website

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