Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant – 10-month contract

BGW Group is a proudly Australian, family-owned business with a strong reputation in the electrical and plumbing wholesale industries. As we continue to grow across a wide range of sectors, we remain committed to valuing our people. When you join BGW, you become a part of a supportive and friendly team environment where you're more than just a number. We offer stability, opportunities for growth, and a chance to develop your skills.

Our Support Office in Pinkenba is the heart of our operations. We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Accountant in our Finance Team. This role is a full time 10 month contract role – for the period 1 October 2026 to 30 July 2027. This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic aspiring financial professional to join our team, supporting a national, family owned business.

Why work with Us

Working for BGW Group yields a number of additional advantages. We have a spacious and modern office space located on the Brisbane River, with onsite amenities including car parking, kitchen and lunchroom facilities and a gym which is free for all staff to utilise. BGW Group employees also have access to:

• Birthday leave (an extra day off for your birthday for full-time employees)

• Access to a fully equipped gym and modern kitchen facilities overlooking the Brisbane River, including free barista-made coffee daily (8am–9am)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family

• Annual flu vaccinations

• Discounts and benefits on electrical and plumbing products, banking, private health insurance and superannuation.

• Regular networking and social events

• Supportive, collaborative team with a strong focus on professional growth

Our Values

• Customer First. Team Always. - Customers drive our purpose; teamwork drives our success.

• Family Values. Personal Ownership. - Integrity guides how we behave; accountability defines how we deliver.

• Always Innovate. Never Stagnate. - Challenge the status quo, because doing the same thing and expecting more is not growth.

About the role:

The Assistant Accountant is responsible for supporting our Finance Team to prepare and deliver accurate and insightful financial information and analysis to stakeholders within the Group, as well as ensuring we meet our statutory financial requirements. This role reports directly to a Finance Manager and sits within a wider Finance Team of 10 professionals.

This role is a fully in-office position.

Required Skills and Experience (The Ideal Candidate):

·         A business graduate or undergraduate looking for their first commercial accounting role, or a person with previous administration experience looking to move into an accounting role.

·         Working towards a degree in accountancy or business.

·         Intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills. Some exposure to Power BI would also be an advantage.

Key Attributes

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills

• Self-motivated and consistently looking for areas of growth

• Ability to work collaboratively within a team or autonomously.

• A positive attitude towards contributing to a healthy team environment.

• A drive to cultivate and nurture ongoing relationships with both your direct report and external stakeholders

• Ensure compliance with all relevant company policies, particularly those relating to Occupational Health and Safety and Workplace Harassment.

Your principal accountabilities will include but are not limited to:

• Maintain Balance Sheet Reconciliations for Corporate Credit Cards and Prepaid Stock Clearing Accounts, including investigations and maintenance using the SAP Concur Expense Management system.

• Daily reporting of our expense claim and corporate card volumes.

• Preparation of monthly payroll tax returns across the group

• Assist with monthly financial reporting for businesses within the group.

• Assist with review and authorisation of payments to suppliers.

• Other reconciliation or reporting activities as required to assist the Finance Team.

If you feel you tick all the boxes, please click “APPLY” now or send your most up to date resume to Sophreen Singh at; ******@bgwgroup.com.au.  Please submit a cover letter that lets us know more about you - we are looking for the right person over experience, so let us know why you are right for this role.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all applicants for their efforts in applying.  However, only those that meet the criteria will be contacted.