Accounting Assistant

WesTrac; Guildford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A major equipment dealer in Guildford is seeking an Assistant Accountant to support machine inventory management. The role involves ensuring accurate transaction recordings in the ERP system, leading month-end reconciliations, and producing analytical reports. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accountancy and strong problem-solving abilities, along with excellent communication skills. The position offers significant benefits including financial perks, health discounts, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Salary Sacrificing

Income Protection Insurance

Gym discounts

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy or equivalent business-related degree.
• Demonstrated ability to logically problem-solve differences between multiple source systems.
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and interpersonal).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead the month-end reconciliation process for machine inventory.
• Produce analytical reports to compare and reconcile data.

Skills

Problem-solving

Computer literacy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy or business-related

Tools

SAP

DBS

Job description

Reporting to the Accounting Lead, the Assistant Accountant will be principally involved in providing support in the area of machine inventory to ensure the accurate recognition and reporting of machine inventory in Westrac’s inhouse inventory management system DBS and Westrac’s ERP (SAP) including providing support to financial reconciliation processes.

The role will be responsible for delivering a detailed review of transactions within WesTrac’s ERP system (SAP) and inhouse inventory management system (DBS) and ensuring these transactions are recorded properly within both systems. The role will also entail engagement with sales admin team members to review and validate machine related transactions (additions, disposals, movements, etc) to support analysis of closing inventory balances quantity and valuation to ensure SAP correctly reflects the actual carrying valueTypeface of machine inventory.

Location: South Guildford, WA

Roster: Monday – Friday, 8 hours - 12 month (fixed term with potential to go permanent)

What You’ll Do

• Stakeholder Relationship Management – Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely management of machine inventory and associated financial account balances. Act as the primary point of contact for queries, updates, and escalations related to inventory data and reconciliation issues.
• Month‑End Reconciliation – Machine Inventory Account Balances – Lead the month‑end reconciliation process for machine inventory and related accounts, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded and discrepancies are identified and resolved. Collaborate with relevant departments to validate data integrity and ensure compliance with financial reporting standards.
• Data Analysis & Reporting – DBS vs SAP – Produce comprehensive month‑end and mid‑month analytical reports to compare and reconcile data between the DBS source system and SAP. Investigate and resolve variances proactively, providing insights and recommendations to improve data accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Help Desk Query Resolution – Appalachian manage and resolve Help Desk queries related to machine inventory and financial data. Ensure timely and effective communication with stakeholders, track issues to resolution, and identify recurring problems to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Process Documentation & Maintenance – Maintain up‑to‑date documentation for all month‑end and ad‑hoc processes and procedures. Ensure documentation is clear, comprehensive, and accessible to relevant stakeholders, supporting consistency, training, and audit readiness.

Experience and Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree within Accountancy or equivalent business‑related degree
• Demonstrated ability to logically problem‑solve differences between multiple (high volume) source systems
• Advanced computer literacy skills
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and interpersonal), including consultation, negotiation and facilitation skills to effectively liaise with both internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities to meet objectives
• Ability to work successfully within a team and autonomously

Our Benefits inclusive of but not limited to

• Financial Benefits – Paid Parental Leave & Secondary Carers Leave, Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Income Protection Insurance & more than 600 retail discounts such as Coles, Petbarn, Virgin, HOYTS & Crown.
• Health & Wellness – Discounts with BUPA, Fitness Passport to access multiple gyms across Australia & EAP access to support you and your immediate family.
• Culture & Career – Personal and Team Recognition ( Made for More Awards), Internal Career Progression, Training & Upskilling through our award‑winning WesTrac Institute.
• Additional Perks – Emergency Services Leave, Defence Force Reserves Leave & Employee Share Purchase Plan opportunitywili]?

Our Company & Commitment

With over 4,500 employees, WesTrac is one of the world's largest authorised Cat® equipment dealers, offering a wide range of mining and construction equipment and management solutions.

At WesTrac, we reflect diverse communities, celebrate our people's diversity, and create a culture where employees feel safe to be their authentic selves. We encourage applications from First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, केंद्र ×> foster the principle of equal employment opportunities in the workplace, and we are committed to achieving a diverse and engaged workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island candidates.

Reference Number

4988

EEO Statements

At WesTrac, our primary focus is our people. As we look to the future,remi styling we’re focused on harnessing the best talent and providing them with the support they need to achieve success.

WesTrac is a member of the Diversity Council of Australia and recognises the value of and strongly supports the principles of equal employment opportunities in the workplace, and we are committed to achieving a diverse and engaged workforce. We are anё equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island candidates.

WesTrac is an endorsed employer for women via WORK180 - who have reviewed our policies, processes, and initiatives to certify that we are an organisation that supports diversity, inclusion and equality.