Assistant Accountant

Brave with our brands, bold in our thinking, and customer obsessed

Sazerac AUNZ is driven by a bold vision of being a highly successful builder of global spirits brands and creating a workplace as innovative as the drinks it produces. Our mission is to raise the bar by crafting breakthrough spirits that disrupt the industry, all while prioritizing the people at the heart of our business—our customers, employees, and suppliers.

At Sazerac AUNZ we foster a collaborative, ego-free environment where teamwork thrives, enabling us to deliver winning results. With a no-nonsense approach and a commitment to doing things differently, we are on a clear path to becoming a top three spirits company in Australia. We embrace an irrational belief in challenging the status quo and trailblazing within the industry.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join our Finance team.

This role is a great fit for someone who has a solid grounding in accounting and wants to broaden their experience across accounts, compliance, and reporting in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll work closely with the Financial Accountant and Financial Controller to ensure accurate reporting, compliance with government obligations, and smooth day-to-day finance operations.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Manage Accounts Receivable, including discounts and trading terms accounting.
• Support month-end reporting, including reconciliations, accruals/prepayments and journal entries.
• Assist with excise and customs duty management and compliance.
• Administer and report on state and federal government schemes (e.g. container deposit scheme).
• Provide ad hoc finance support to the wider team as required.

What are we looking for?

• Degree-qualified (or working towards) in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• 2+ years’ experience in a similar finance role (Assistant Accountant / Accounts Officer).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with excellent organisational skills.
• Confident working with spreadsheets and ERP systems (Oracle experience highly regarded).
• A team player who thrives in a fast-paced, growing business and is eager to learn.

What We Offer

• A dynamic, supportive team environment where you can learn and grow.
• Exposure to a broad range of accounting responsibilities (not just AP/AR).
• Professional development opportunities, including mentoring and training.
• Great benefits such as fitness and wellness initiatives, product allowance, volunteer days, and a day off for your birthday