Assistant Accountant

Support Growing Farming Operations

Company Background

Our client is a well-established and growing agricultural business with large-scale farming operations across multiple locations. They combine modern farming practices with a strong commercial focus, ensuring they keep competitive in an industry always having to adapt & change to global & domestic conditions.

This is a rare opportunity to join a business where you'll gain genuine insight into farming operations, build relationships with farm managers and operational teams, and see firsthand how decisions made in the office impact outcomes in the field. Unlike many finance roles, you'll have the opportunity to visit farms, understand the production cycle, and become an integral part of the broader operation!

With a collaborative culture, long-term stability and a commitment to continuous improvement, this is an organisation where your contribution will be highly valued and visible.

The Role

You'll be responsible for core bookkeeping / accounts functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, payroll support and inventory administration, while also working closely with Aggregation Managers and farm teams to ensure operational activities are accurately captured and reported.

This is far more than a transactional accounting role. You'll become a key link between finance and operations, supporting the day-to-day running of the business and helping ensure information flows effectively between the farms and head office.

The position is fully onsite, five days per week, reflecting the highly collaborative nature of the role and the close working relationships you'll develop with operational stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Accounts payable and receivable processing
• Bank reconciliations and financial administration
• Payroll support such as timesheet administration
• Inventory management, stock & fuel reconciliations
• Financial and operational reporting support
• Farm management systems administration, ensuring that Xero is kept up to date for all entries.
• Providing administrative support to farm managers and operational teams

Your Background

We're looking for someone who enjoys understanding how a business operates beyond the numbers and who thrives in a hands-on, collaborative environment.

You may come from a background in bookkeeping, accounts, finance administration or similar, but what will set you apart is your understanding of the agricultural sector. 

To be successful, you'll ideally have:

• Solid experience in bookkeeping, accounts or finance administration including AR, AP and bank reconciliations.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills, written & verbal as you will be directly liaising with operations.
• A stable resume, where you have shown loyalty and resilience with employers. 
• ESSENTIAL – Direct experience with farm clients or stakeholders agriculture, agribusiness, primary production, horticulture or a related industry.

If you are keen to apply for this Assistant Accountant role, please contact Adele at Richard Lloyd on 02 8324 5647, quoting reference 10087 or click on 'apply now' below.

Please submit your CV in Word format and note that due to the high volume of responses we receive only suitable candidates will be contacted.