Assistant Accountant

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Date posted: Jul 3, 2026

Location:

Brisbane, QLD, AU

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Area of Expertise: Finance

Job Type: Permanent

Work mode (place): On site

Job Requisition ID: 25293

Assistant Accountant

We at Yara are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world's key challenges - resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change.

About the Unit

Established in 1996, Yara Australia is a trusted leader in crop nutrition, supporting the nation’s diverse and dynamic farming sector. We provide high-quality specialty fertilizers and biostimulant solutions. With our head office in Brisbane and sales representation across all states, we maintain a strong national presence. Through a commitment to sustainable agriculture, we focus on innovation, strategic partnerships, and promoting best-practice crop nutrition to help growers respond to the challenges of a changing climate.

We are seeking an experienced hands-on Financial Management Accountant to join our finance team. This role is responsible for month-end close activities, consolidated statutory and tax reporting and all other parent company responsibilities, inventory accounting, compliance reporting, and supporting finance transformation projects. The successful candidate will have strong technical accounting knowledge, excellent systems experience, and advanced Excel and analytical skills. The role is based in Brisbane and will report to the Finance Manager, Yara Australia.

Responsibilities

Summary of Duties

Accounts payable and supplier invoicing

Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner

Perform invoice matching and coding

Prepare and process supplier payments

Resolve supplier queries and reconcile supplier statements

Bank Reconciliation

Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations

Investigate and resolve reconciling items promptly

Journal Entries

Prepare and post routine journal entries

Assist with month-end close processes and balance sheet reconciliations

Fixed Assets Management

Maintain fixed asset register

Process asset additions, disposals, and depreciation journals

Assist with asset verification and reporting

Support Insurance Administration

Coordinate company insurance renewals and claims

Maintain insurance records and supporting documentation

Leased Vehicle Administration

Manage leased vehicle records and related documentation

Coordinate lease payments, fuel cards, and vehicle reporting requirements

General Finance Support

Support audit and compliance activities

Assist with financial reporting and ad hoc tasks as required

Provide administrative support to the finance team as required

General Operation support

Sales invoicing

Stock take

Policies and Procedures

Follow all company Policies and Procedures.

Budget

Support Budgeting process

Human Resources

Comply to Yara’s Code of Conduct policies and procedures and the Yara Compliance Program

Show initiative and steer self-development.

Show active participation in all scheduled training and apply these skills back in the workplace.

Organisational Development

Conduct training as required.

Development of individual team members to achieve personal and organizational growth

Communication

Excellent communication, planning and organisation skills.

Open and positive attitude and able to communicate and interact well with/in different cultures and disciplines

Other

Team player, self-motivated, adaptable and committed.

Other duties as instructed by the direct & indirect reporting lines.

Profile

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related discipline

Experience:

Minimum 2+ years’ experience in assistant accountant role,

Proficiency:

Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems

Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Positive and proactive attitude

Willingness to learn and develop

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment

Additional Information

The role will be based in Brisbane and local employment benefits will apply.

Contact details

Apply no later than

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As part of our recruitment process, where permitted by local law, we may conduct reference and background checks. These checks will only be performed when deemed necessary for the nature of the job. Candidates will be informed by HR before any background checks are initiated.

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