At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the accounting function and prepare financial reports for top management.
- Company: Join a reputable switchboard manufacturing company with over 25 years of experience.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, support for CA/CPA completion, and direct access to leadership.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for career advancement.
- Why this job: Own your role and make a real impact in a growing business.
- Qualifications: 3-5 years in accounting with strong budget management skills.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 $ per year.
You will take ownership of the accounting function, with a structured handover to get you up to speed. You will lead administration and bookkeeping reporting to the CEO and work directly with the Directors. This is a full-time on-site role based at our Wangara office.
Key responsibilities
- Prepare monthly management accounting packs (including tailored P&L Statements and cashflow analysis) for internal board meetings, with ownership and accuracy of monthly stock/WIP figures.
- Monitor working capital and provide cashflow plans to top management for approval.
- Analyze manufacturing, operational, or inventory costs to calculate precise profit margins per switchboard, project, and/or business unit.
- Present budget and forecasts which include annual financial budgets and creating rolling forecasts, and present strategic initiatives and plans together with the CEO and key management.
- Evaluate the financial viability of major investments, such as buying new machinery, expansion of warehouse, and new business opportunities.
- Communicate, listen, plan and execute initiatives with key stakeholders within the organization (warehouse managers, leading hand, drafting team, purchasing etc).
- Review and improve internal business workflows, cost-allocation models, financial systems and ERP.
- Own the month end — journals, accruals, reconciliations, close.
About you
- Around 3–5 years in accounting, including full ownership of a month end.
- Degree in accounting or commerce. CA or CPA complete or underway.
- Experience building, coordinating, and managing complex annual budgets for multi-department organizations.
- Have investigated expenditure, COGS, and revenue variances versus actual costing, and presenting the data.
- Worked in cross-department collaboration initiatives.
- Ability to simplify complex data.
- ERP System proficiency – experience in MYOB Acumatica is a plus.
- Effective use of PowerPoint Presentations in order to communicate findings.
- KPI tracking – designing and monitoring financial and operational dashboards.
About us
PTE Industries designs and manufactures custom electrical switchboards at our Wangara factory, supplying the WA market and major infrastructure projects. In business for over 25 years and has grown significantly over the past seven years. A role you own outright, with a proper handover rather than a sink-or-swim start. A direct line to the CEO and the Directors. A step up you would wait years for in a larger finance team. Support to finish CA or CPA. A stable, privately owned Perth business that is still growing.
Senior Accountant employer: Price Trandos Engineering Pty Ltd
At Price Trandos Engineering, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that fosters professional growth and development. Located in Wangara, our team enjoys a direct line to senior management, including the CEO and Directors, ensuring that your contributions are valued and impactful. With opportunities to complete your CA or CPA and a stable environment in a growing privately owned business, you will find meaningful and rewarding employment here.
Contact Details:
Price Trandos Engineering Pty Ltd Recruitment Team
