Job Description

Plant Accountant

• Rewarding, Multi-faceted Financial Management Role
• Positive culture & collaborative environment
• Permanent Role | Yatala, QLD based | Fully On-site

The Role

Reporting to the Plant Controller, you will play a critical role in driving the financial performance of the site through centrally managed accounting processes. This hands-on position combines strong financial control with commercial insight, offering full exposure to end-to-end manufacturing finance.

You will be actively involved in planning, reporting, and analysis—owning key inputs into monthly results, mid-month forecasts, business performance insights, and the annual budgeting cycle. Partnering closely with operational stakeholders, you will translate financial data into clear, actionable insights that support informed decision-making and continuous improvement across the plant.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing mid‑month estimate and month‑end close tasks
• Preparing and maintaining daily, weekly, and monthly management reports
• Preparing and analysing financial results, forecasts, and annual budgets
• Ensuring ledgers comply with corporate policies and accounting standards
• Reviewing balance sheets, identifying risks, and implementing corrective actions
• Conducting variance analysis and recommending cost optimisation initiatives
• Supporting month‑end and year‑end processes and broader finance projects

What You Will Bring

• Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Accounting, Business or CA/CPA qualified
• Proven experience in management accounting, ideally in manufacturing or recycling
• Proficiency in SAP and consolidation/reporting tools (Hyperion desirable)
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to accuracy and problem‑solving
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work effectively in a cross‑functional team environment
• Advanced Excel capability

What you’ll love when you join us:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Salary sacrificed novated leasing
• A collection of health, wealth and lifestyle services and discounts
• Career Opportunities within a growing business

About Visy:
Visy is powering the circular economy, closing the loop between packaging, remanufacturing and recycling. Over 75 years, we've grown to 7,000 employees and 150 global operations – predominately in Australia and New Zealand.

We believe materials are not recycled until they’ve been made into new products. We collect and sort recyclable materials like paper, cardboard, glass, plastics and metals from households and businesses, and locally remanufacture them back into new, sustainable packaging. From cardboard boxes, water bottles and jam jars to food and beverage cans, we are using recycled content to power Australia and New Zealand’s food and beverage packaging industry.

Ready to hit the road with us? Apply now and start your journey toward a fulfilling career!

You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria which will include a criminal history check & pre-employment medical.

Please note that only applications with the right to live and work in Australia will be considered for this position.