Assistant Accountant

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ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT


Committed to sustainability & B-Corp certified
Flexible Schedule to Support your Work-Life Balance
Share your passion for coffee!

Are you ready to bring a little extraordinary into your life? At Nespresso, we blend vibrant people and products together to create careers that elevate coffee and your everyday. It's just the beginning of how we transform lives with every cup. Because a Nespresso cup of coffee can deliver an extraordinary experience while creating greater value for both society and the environment.


To achieve this, we live by four behaviours. We Inspire, we Care, we Act, and we iNnovate. Each one of these reflects who we are and how we interact with one another and with the world around us. We live a culture that is built on the principle belief that individually and collectively we can.


We have an exciting opportunity for a detail-driven, collaborative Assistant Accountant to join our Nespresso Finance & Control team, based in Rhodes. If you love numbers, thrive on process improvement, and want to grow in a global brand that values people and purpose—this could be your next great move.


In this role, you’ll be the key link between our local accounting team and Nestlé Business Services (NBS), ensuring smooth operations across Accounts Payable, Receivable, and Financial Reporting. You’ll work closely with our Accounting Operations Manager and cross-functional teams, gaining exposure to both local and global finance processes.


As the Assistant Accountant, you’ll help ensure our financial operations run smoothly by providing support and backup for the Accounting Operations team. Your key responsibilities will include:

Managing and improving Accounts Payable processes, including validating payment proposals, resolving supplier queries, and maintaining vendor data
Leading monthly and year-end PO accruals, quarterly FBT reporting, and overseeing the Fixed Asset register and annual asset count
Approving SKU creations and price changes to support accurate financial data
Coordinating period-end close activities and ensuring timely, accurate financial reporting
Reviewing account reconciliations and supporting compliance with internal controls and financial policies

Experience you will bring...

Solid understanding of accounting principles (GL, sub-ledger, income statement, balance sheet)
Experience in AP/AR and a passion for continuous improvement.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Strong skills in Microsoft Excel
A proactive mindset with a drive to improve processes
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Curious, detail-oriented, and ready to grow

Perks & Rewards just for you…
With respect at our core, our employees have the space to be innovative and unique - all while working together as a vibrant and dynamic team. It's part of what makes working here an excellent experience, including the way we give back to our employees.

Receive a Nespresso machine, monthly credit for coffee and products and exclusive staff discounts across the Nespresso range
Annual bonus incentive program
Access to additional days of leave to support your health and wellbeing
Flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to work from home for 50% of your working hours
Exceptional training and continuous personal Development opportunities
Quarterly staff recognition through our GreatNes awards

Ready to brew your next career move? Apply now and join the Nespresso journey


Please note:

To be considered for this role you must have full working rights within the relevant location.
Applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including but not limited to health checks, prior to appointment to this role.
We want to make finding your dream job possible. If you require additional support with your application or the recruitment process, please contact us at anzcareers@nespresso.com

People are at the heart of our success – all 14,000 of them for Nespresso globally. We actively cultivate diversity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace. We celebrate individuality, believing that your authenticity and uniqueness can help us to grow and thrive together.

 
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