Assistant Accountant

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Accountant who is interested in building their career in renewables and contributing to a more sustainable future to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will support end-to-end accounting for Australian operations, with responsibility for designated solar farm projects and broader corporate reporting activities, including accounts payable. 

Location: Melbourne, CBD

Contract type: Full term, permanent

Your key responsibilities will include 

• Assist with accounting for solar farm revenue and costs, including general ledger maintenance. 

• Manage accounts payable activities, enter invoices into Xero and prepare weekly payment listings with supporting documentation.

• Ensuring proper approvals are received for all expenditure 

• Analyse monthly solar farm performance against budget and prepare balance sheet reconciliations. 

• Maintain cash flow spreadsheets of past and forecast transactions.

• Reconcile intercompany balances with local and overseas subsidiaries. 

• Liaise with external accountants, asset managers and auditors. 

• Support payroll administration and BAS, ATO and FBT reporting in line with company policies and regulatory obligations. 

• Assist with corporate reporting, wider finance team coverage and general office administration as required. 

• Using finance systems including Xero, OneCore, ApprovalMax and Flexipurchase. 

About you 

To be successful in this role, you will have: 

• A degree or diploma in accounting or finance, or be currently studying towards a relevant qualification. 

• Previous experience in anr accounting role. 

• Strong Excel skills and exposure to Xero or similar accounting system. 

• High attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate accounting records. 

• Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage priorities and meet payment and reporting deadlines. 

• A collaborative approach and confidence working with internal and external stakeholders. 

About Us

At Metlen Energy & Metals, we are catalysts for a sustainable future, leading the green energy transition with innovative solutions while being a reference point for competitive green metallurgy. Our global presence covers two business Sectors: Energy and Metallurgy. With a consolidated yearly turnover of €6.3 billion and a workforce of over 5,500 dedicated individuals, we fuel success through cutting-edge technology and diverse talent.

We are committed to embracing new state-of-the-art technologies and advancements, propelling us towards a cleaner, brighter tomorrow. Our positive footprint extends across five continents, leaving a lasting impact. We foster a culture of resilience, challenge, respect, excellence, and change, empowering our diverse workforce to achieve remarkable outcomes.