Looking for a stable, long‑term accounting role where you own the detail, improve systems, enjoy variety, and see the impact of your work every day?
- Immediate Start
- Permanent, Full-time Role
- Location: Bendigo, Victoria (Head Office)
About Us
ASQ is a locally owned, family-operated business, servicing Central Victoria since 1970.
ASQ has five divisions: ASQ Allstone Quarries, ASQ Premix Concrete, ASQ Garden & Landscape, ASQ Assets and ASQ Corporate Services. This diversity enables ASQ to provide products, expertise and solutions for a wide range of domestic, commercial and industrial projects, both locally and throughout Victoria, and requires a varied range of skilled, capable employees, committed to ensuring the high standard of service ASQ provides to local communities.
We are looking for an experienced accountant to join the team as we grow.
About the Role
Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the Accountant takes ownership of a broad and varied portfolio spanning financial accounting, payroll, compliance, and systems. This is a hands‑on role that plays a key part in supporting accurate reporting, sound decision‑making, and strong financial controls across the business, while also contributing to continuous improvement of processes and systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial accounting, reconciliations, month-end close and management reporting
- Preparation of BAS, FBT, PAYG, payroll tax and related lodgements
- Maintain fixed asset registers and support budgeting, forecasting, annual audits, and insurance reviews.
- ERP system integrity, master data governance, provide user support, contribute to system enhancements, upgrades and continuous process improvements.
- Supporting audits, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reviews
- Managing complex and non-standard financial transactions across multiple entities
- Deliver end‑to‑end payroll processing across multiple entities, ensuring compliance with Modern Awards and legislation
- Responsible for end-to-end payroll processing responsibilities initially, with a planned transition to oversight and leadership as the Finance team grows
What You’ll Bring
- 3+ years’ experience as an Accountant or similar role.
- 3+ years’ payroll experience
- Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or similar (CA/CPA desirable or willing to pursue)
- Strong understanding of accounting standards, payroll legislation and Modern Awards
- Experience with BAS, FBT, superannuation and payroll tax
- Excellent reconciliation, reporting and analytical skills
- Experience with ERP systems (e. NetSuite) and Payroll systems (eg. Employment Hero)
- High attention to detail, strong communication skills and a proactive, solutions‑focused approach
Why join ASQ?
ASQ is a proud employer of over 120+ staff working across seven sites within our organisation. Being a locally owned, family operated business we aim to foster a family friendly workplace and are committed to the health and wellbeing of our staff and working environment.
- We’re a long standing, respected local employer
- Supportive team and collaborative work environment
- Stability, variety and opportunities to grow your skills
- Contribute to a business with strong community values
- Staff discounts on products at our retail stores
- Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
All positions are subject to the completion of medicals, including drug and alcohol screening. Only successful candidates will be contacted.
Applications will be reviewed as they’re received, with interviews scheduled on a rolling basis. We’ll move quickly once we meet the right person, so the role may close early — we encourage you to apply as soon as possible if this opportunity feels right for you.
