Melbourne CBD & Inner Suburbs Melbourne VIC, Victoria
Casual
$47.45 per hour plus superannuation
An established Australian food and dairy business is seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to join its finance team in Southbank, Melbourne.
This is an immediate-start role, initially offered on a casual basis for the first six months, with full-time hours expected. Subject to business conditions and individual performance, there is a strong possibility of conversion to a permanent full-time position, although this is not guaranteed.
The role suits an experienced Assistant Accountant, Senior Accounts Officer or hands-on Bookkeeper who is confident with Xero, payroll checking, bank reconciliations and month-end accounting support.
About the Company
Our client is an established food and dairy business with recognised Australian brands and the backing of a major international group. The company operates across retail, food service and wholesale channels, with a focus on quality Australian-made products.
You will be based in a modern Southbank office, working closely with the Accountant and Finance Manager.
This is a hands-on role where accuracy, follow-through and attention to detail matter.
You will not be expected to run the finance function solo. Guidance and final review sit with the Manager. However, you will need to take ownership of your work, follow things through properly, and raise issues early rather than waiting passively for instructions.
⚫︎ Assisting with monthly management accounts and month-end journals
⚫︎ Checking EFT payments and assisting with fortnightly payroll reviews
⚫︎ Performing bank reconciliations and resolving discrepancies
⚫︎ Maintaining Xero records up to profit and loss and balance sheet level
⚫︎ Supporting the Accountant and Finance Manager with ad hoc accounting tasks
⚫︎ Minimum 5 years’ accounting, bookkeeping or finance experience
⚫︎ Xero experience up to profit and loss and balance sheet level
⚫︎ Payroll checking or processing experience
⚫︎ High attention to detail and accuracy, even under time pressure
⚫︎ A proactive, hands-on approach — comfortable taking ownership under guidance and raising issues early
Experience in FMCG, food manufacturing, wholesale or a multi-brand business would be highly regarded but is not essential.
Southbank, Melbourne
Full-time, 38 hours per week | Monday to Friday
$47.45 per hour plus superannuation
Permanent salary guide: Approximately $75,000 plus superannuation, if converted to permanent employment
This role will be primarily office-based during the initial 6 months. Hybrid flexibility may be considered once the successful candidate is fully settled in the role, depending on business needs and performance.
Immediate
Casual for the first six months, with full-time hours Monday to Friday
Permanent conversion: Possible depending on business conditions and individual performance, but not guaranteed
Applications close Friday, 17 July 2026.
Early applications are encouraged, as shortlisting may commence before the closing date.
⚫︎ Immediate start with a genuine, performance-based pathway to permanent employment
⚫︎ Broad, hands-on exposure across payroll, reconciliations and month-end reporting
⚫︎ A modern Southbank office, working closely with an experienced Accountant and Finance Manager
This is a hands-on finance role with genuine stability and long-term potential. If you’re an experienced Assistant Accountant, Senior Accounts Officer or hands-on Bookkeeper who can bring accuracy, ownership and strong Xero skills to a supportive finance team, send through your resume today.