Financial Accountant

Location: Melbourne City Fringe / Salary: $110,000 – $130,000 + Super / Reporting to: Financial Controller

About the Role

We are looking for a Financial Accountant to join a fast moving FMCG business based on the city fringe.

This role will suit someone who is technically strong but also understands that finance needs to support how a business actually operates. You will be responsible for core financial reporting while also playing a key role in improving systems and processes.

You will report to the Financial Controller and lead a small team made up of both qualified and non qualified staff, including oversight of an overseas transactional accounting function.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage month end and year end close processes

  • Prepare financial reports and support management reporting

  • Assist with budgeting and forecasting

  • Oversee an overseas transactional accounting function, ensuring accuracy and delivery

  • Ensure taxation reporting obligations are met and compliance requirements are maintained

  • Identify areas for improvement across systems and processes and implement changes

  • Support audit requirements and ensure compliance

  • Partner with internal stakeholders across operations and commercial teams

  • Lead and mentor a small team, providing structure, support and development

About You

  • CA or CPA qualified

  • Experience in a Financial Accountant or similar role

  • Strong understanding of financial reporting, taxation and compliance requirements

  • Exposure to SAP or a similar ERP system

  • Experience working with or overseeing offshore or transactional finance teams is highly regarded

  • Previous experience in FMCG, retail or manufacturing environments will be viewed favourably

  • Experience improving processes or systems within a finance function

  • Comfortable leading and mentoring staff at different levels

  • Able to communicate clearly with both finance and non finance stakeholders

  • Practical, organised and able to work in a fast paced environment

What This Role Offers

  • Exposure to a strong Financial Controller and broader leadership team

  • Opportunity to step into a leadership position

  • A business where finance is expected to add value, not just report numbers

  • The ability to influence systems, processes and how the function operates

How to Apply

Please submit your resume outlining your experience and any examples of process improvements or team leadership.

We are looking for someone who can take ownership of the role and build on what is already in place.

Collections Agent - Energy Retail (Inbound Only)

Inner City Melbourne | $65k-$75k + Super | Full Time Mon-Fri | Rotating shifts: 7am-3pm and 3pm-11pm

The Role

We are working with a leading energy retailer based in inner city Melbourne who is looking for experienced Collections Agents to join their high-performing customer operations team. This is an inbound-only collections role - no cold calling. You will be speaking with customers who have outstanding accounts, helping them navigate payment arrangements and find workable solutions.

This is a role where empathy meets commercial acumen. You will be speaking with people in genuine financial hardship and your job is to help them find a way forward while protecting the business’s interests.

What You Will Be Doing

  • Taking inbound calls from customers with overdue or disputed accounts

  • Assessing customers’ financial situations and negotiating tailored payment plans

  • Applying hardship provisions and government concessions where applicable

  • Updating account notes and managing your own portfolio of accounts

  • Meeting call quality, compliance, and recovery KPIs

  • Escalating complex cases to senior staff or hardship specialists

  • Contributing to a positive team culture and sharing knowledge with peers

What We Are Looking For

  • Prior experience in collections, debt recovery, or financial hardship (essential)

  • Energy retail experience is highly regarded but not essential

  • Strong negotiation and de-escalation skills

  • Empathy-led communication style - you know when to push and when to listen

  • Comfortable navigating multiple systems simultaneously

  • Resilient under pressure - collections can be emotionally demanding

  • Compliance-aware and thorough with documentation

What a Strong Performer Looks Like

  • Consistently meets or exceeds recovery targets without cutting corners

  • Builds genuine rapport with customers even in difficult conversations

  • Is proactive - doesn’t wait for follow-up reminders

  • Picks up hardship regulation nuances quickly

  • A team player who shares wins and helps others improve

What You Will Get

  • Salary: $65k-$75k + Super

  • Stable, Monday-Friday hours (no weekends)

  • Rotating early/late shift structure (7am-3pm and 3pm-11pm)

  • Inner city Melbourne location with excellent transport links

  • Supportive and structured onboarding

Important to Know

This is an inbound-only role. You will not be required to make outbound cold calls. Shift flexibility is essential - you must be available for both early and late rotating shifts.

How to Apply

Send your CV to hello@e-squared.com.au with the subject line Collections Agent Application.

Marketing Assistant - Not For Profit (8 Month Contract)

Melbourne CBD | $65k-$75k + Super pro rata | 8-Month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Leave Cover) | Immediate Start

The Role

This is a rare opportunity to step into a marketing role that genuinely matters. You will be working for a well-regarded not-for-profit organisation based in Melbourne CBD, covering an 8-month maternity leave contract. The team is collaborative, mission-driven, and looking for someone who can hit the ground running.

You will support the marketing function across digital, content, events, and communications — bringing energy, attention to detail, and a genuine passion for making a difference.

What You Will Be Doing

  • Assist in the development and execution of marketing campaigns across digital and traditional channels

  • Create and schedule engaging content for social media platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook)

  • Write and edit copy for EDMs, newsletters, website updates, and impact reports

  • Coordinate and support the delivery of events, fundraisers, and community activations

  • Maintain and update the organisation’s website with fresh content and news

  • Track and report on campaign performance using analytics tools

  • Liaise with designers, photographers, and external suppliers to deliver marketing assets on time

  • Support donor and stakeholder communications and relationship management

  • Assist with grant and funding applications from a marketing and communications perspective

  • Manage marketing administration including asset libraries, content calendars, and reporting templates

What We Are Looking For

  • 2+ years of experience in a marketing, communications, or digital role

  • Strong written communication skills with an eye for detail and brand consistency

  • Proficiency with social media platforms and scheduling tools

  • Experience with email marketing platforms (e.g. Mailchimp, Campaign Monitor, or similar)

  • Basic graphic design skills using Canva or Adobe Creative Suite

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

  • Genuine interest in the not-for-profit sector and community impact

  • A proactive, self-starter attitude — you do not wait to be told what to do next

  • Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a small team

  • Experience with CMS platforms (WordPress, Squarespace, or similar)

  • Tertiary qualification in marketing, communications, or a related field (desirable)

  • Previous not-for-profit, charity, or social enterprise experience highly regarded

What a Strong Performer Looks Like

  • Takes ownership of their work and consistently delivers to a high standard

  • Brings creative ideas and is not afraid to suggest new approaches

  • Understands and respects the values and sensitivities of a mission-driven organisation

  • Adapts quickly, stays calm under pressure, and keeps a positive attitude

  • Uses data to inform decisions and is always looking for ways to improve

What You Will Get

  • Competitive salary of $65k-$75k + Super pro rata for the contract period

  • Melbourne CBD location — close to public transport

  • A warm, supportive team culture with genuine mission and purpose

  • Real responsibility and variety — this is not a coffee-making role

  • Flexible working arrangements available once settled into the role

Important to Know

This is an immediate start role. The successful candidate must be available to begin within two weeks of offer. This is a fixed-term contract covering a maternity leave period of approximately 8 months, with the possibility of extension subject to organisational needs.

How to Apply

Send your CV to hello@e-squared.com.au with the subject line Marketing Assistant Application