Accountant ALM

At Metcash, you’re part of something bigger. We’ve got the heart of a small business with the strength and support of a big business.

When you join Metcash, your work makes a real difference to independent businesses and local communities, empowering you to:

• Grow your career with tailored development programs
• Thrive your way with flexible work options
• Make your mark in a high-performing, values-led team

Australian Liquor Marketers (ALM) is the Liquor wholesale division of Metcash. We are the largest wide range wholesaler to the independent liquor trade. Being part of something bigger in the ALM team is all about making a huge difference for the local retailers, businesses and communities we service. And while you’re championing successful independents, the wider Metcash family is behind you with a sea of opportunities to develop yourself, grow your career, and make your mark.

About the Opportunity

Join ALM as a Financial Accountant on a full-time permanent basis and play a key role in delivering financial integrity, commercial insights, and continuous process improvement across the business. Based at Macquarie Park with a hybrid working model of 3 days in the office, this opportunity is ideal for a proactive finance professional who thrives on uncovering insights, streamlining processes, and taking ownership to deliver measurable results. You'll leverage your strong analytical capabilities to manage balance sheet reconciliations, identify opportunities for improvement, and support better business decision-making. Success in this role will come from your attention to detail, commercial mindset, and passion for driving efficiencies that create real business value.

In this Role

• Responsible for monthly accounting and analysis for New Zealand and National business including IBA
• Perform accurate and timely balance sheet reconciliations, resolving discrepancies and drive action.
• Identify inefficiencies and drive process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Point of contact for half-year and full-year audit
• Preparation of Group reporting requirements, including impairment assessment and accounting papers
• Completing financial data surveys for NZ Entity
• Guide and coach offshore team member
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders across Finance, Commercial, Operations and Shared Services teams
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across financial accounting processes.

You’re Likely a Match If

• 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role
• Degree and CPA or CA qualified
• Knowledge of MS Office applications (intermediate)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Process improvement mindset
• Microsoft Dynamic 365 experience preferred

What’s on offer

We’re proud to offer a workplace that supports your well-being, growth, and belonging:

️ Extra Leave: Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave, 2 well-being days, plus 1 volunteer day annually

Career Growth: Endless learning and development opportunities

Parental Leave: 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid leave for primary carers

Inclusive Culture: Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion

• ️ Neutral Pay Gap: Gender pay gap under 5% (WGEA 2024–2025)

Mental Health: Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia

Flexibility: Flex Ready and Family Friendly Workplace accredited

About Us

Join us and be part of something bigger!

Metcash is Australia’s leading wholesale distribution company, with $19.5 billion in sales (FY25) and a proud spot in the ASX Top 125.

We believe in the power of independent, family-owned businesses to shape vibrant communities. Through our food, liquor, and hardware pillars, we help retailers become the ‘Best Store in Their Town’ by providing merchandising, operational and marketing support.

We’re committed to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability — and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including First Nations. If you need support during the application process, just let us know. Your privacy and dignity are always respected.

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We are the largest supplier of liquor to independently owned liquor retailers and the largest broad range liquor wholesaler in Australia.

ALM supplies over 12,000 liquor customers. In addition to supplying liquor stores, ALM incorporates a specialist on-premise liquor division that supports bars, pubs, restaurants and hotels. Through our network of 14 distribution centres located in each State and territory in Australia, we support independent businesses with a competitively priced and extensive liquor range, delivered through our cost effective and efficient supply chain.