" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eManufacturing Accountant\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"25393\"\u003e Accounting \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"25394\"\u003e Accountant - Chartered / CPA \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"25395\"\u003e Brisbane \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"25396\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 28/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eHands-on accounting role with a strong focus on manufacturing costing\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEstablished Australian-owned manufacturer offering stability and longterm career\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompetitive Salary | On-Site Crestmead Location | Small, Hardworking Team\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e Smith \u0026amp; Co Recruitment is partnering with an established Australian-owned manufacturer to recruit an experienced \u003cstrong\u003eManufacturing Accountant\u003c/strong\u003e for their Crestmead team.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This is a hands-on opportunity for a commercially minded accountant with strong manufacturing costing experience who enjoys being involved in daily operations, investigating variances and driving financial performance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e With a close-knit, hardworking team, the business offers long-term stability and a collaborative environment where finance works closely with production, operations and ownership.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Opportunity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eReporting directly to the Company Director, you\u0027ll oversee financial reporting, manufacturing costing, cash flow and daily accounting operations while leading a small Accounts and Reception team.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A key focus will be ensuring accurate manufacturing costing, investigating variances and working directly with production staff to understand the operational drivers behind financial results.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eKey Responsibilities\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eManage financial reporting, budgets, forecasts and cash flow.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOversee manufacturing costing, including burden rates, job costing, labour utilisation, WIP and inventory.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInvestigate costing discrepancies, production variances and operational inefficiencies.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaintain ERP system integrity, costing structures and financial accuracy.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork closely with production staff to review job trackers, labour allocation and manufacturing performance.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eActively assist with debtor collections, reconciliations and daily accounting requirements.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOversee month-end reporting, financial controls and statutory compliance.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead a small Accounts and Reception team while driving process improvements.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e About You We\u0027re looking for an experienced, hardworking accountant who enjoys being involved in the detail and takes ownership of their responsibilities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIdeally, you will have:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e5+ years\u0027 experience in a Manufacturing Accountant, Corporate Accountant or similar role.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrong manufacturing costing experience\u003c/strong\u003e, including burden rates, job costing, labour utilisation and variance analysis.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience investigating manufacturing discrepancies and analysing financial performance.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and reconciliation skills.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvanced Excel and ERP experience (Epicor highly regarded).\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCA/CPA qualifications or working towards completion.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA practical, hands-on approach with a willingness to assist across all finance functions.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong communication skills and confidence working with production staff through to senior management.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA stable employment history demonstrating long-term commitment.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e Above all, you\u0027ll be someone who thrives in a smaller business, enjoys solving problems and isn\u0027t afraid to roll up their sleeves and get the job done.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Why Apply? \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEstablished Australian-owned manufacturer with 40+ years of success.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBroad, hands-on role with genuine autonomy and responsibility.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork directly with the Company Director and operational team.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupportive, hardworking team and long-term career stability.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCrestmead location with on-site parking.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompetitive salary based on experience.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e Apply Now If you\u0027re an experienced manufacturing accountant looking for a hands-on role where you can make a genuine impact, we\u0027d love to hear from you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose Smith \u0026amp; Co?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e We\u0027re not your typical recruitment agency. Smith \u0026amp; Co combines speed, transparency and a hands-on approach to connect great people with great businesses. \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"920870\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "