Financial Accountant

Job Description:

Mars Snacking is a global leader in snacking, backed by over a century of innovation and iconic brand-building. Powered by more than 50,000 Associates and over 80 production facilities globally, our beloved snacks – spanning confectionary, salty, cereal, noodles and frozen foods categories – are enjoyed in more than 180 countries around the world.

We’re on the lookout for an enthusiastic Financial Accountant to join our high-performing Finance team at Mars Snacking Australia, based in Melbourne.

In this foundational role, you will act as a vital link connecting local Finance management, cross-functional stakeholders, and global shared services. Combining technical accounting expertise with active business partnership, you will support month-end close, statutory and tax compliance, fixed asset accounting, and accounts payable governance. This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated graduate or early-career finance professional to build a strong foundation and launch a rewarding career within a global FMCG leader.

What You’ll Do

• Financial Accounting & Month-End Close: Support the delivery of timely, accurate financial results, including preparing journals, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, and periodic closing processes.

• Accounts Payable Governance: Act as the local finance lead for Accounts Payable, partnering with offshore Procure-to-Pay (PTP) teams and internal stakeholders to drive cash flow management and invoice processing efficiency.

• Fixed Assets & Capital Management: Support the effective management of fixed assets and capital expenditure by ensuring compliance with accounting policies, accurate asset lifecycle management and insightful capital performance reporting.

• Statutory & Tax Compliance: Assist with statutory reporting, audit requirements, and AU/NZ tax compliance activities (such as GST and FBT) to ensure governance and minimize risk.

• Continuous Improvement & Innovation: Collaborate cross-functionally to streamline core transactional processes and leverage modern digital/AI productivity tools to enhance reporting and efficiency.

What You’ll Bring

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Economics, or a related discipline (recent graduates or final-year students are encouraged to apply).

• Experience: 1–3 years of experience in accounting, finance, audit, or business operations; relevant internship or graduate placement experience is advantageous.

• Systems & Tools: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; prior experience or exposure to ERP systems (such as SAP) and digital/AI tools is highly regarded.

• Accounting & Compliance Acumen: Solid understanding of core financial accounting principles, internal controls, and transactional workflows.

• Action-Oriented & Collaborative: Strong communication skills, proactive problem-solving mindset, and the ability to work effectively with diverse cross-functional teams.

What Can You Expect from Mars?

• Genuine Career Progression: A focus on you and your development goals, backed by best-in-class learning support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.

• Health & Wellbeing: A global health and wellbeing program supporting flexibility and positive work-life balance.

• Purpose & Impact: Opportunities to make a meaningful difference through our volunteer and ambassador programs and contribute to our Sustainable in a Generation Plan.

• Our Culture: A collaborative, inclusive, and rewarding culture guided by The Five Principles.

• Mars Snacking: Take pride in creating better moments for millions through iconic brands and the sustainable way we source, make, and market our products.

What we stand for:

Mars is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

Applications will only be accepted from candidates who have the appropriate approval to work in Australia and/or New Zealand.