Finance Assistant

Experience Level: Entry Level | Posted Date: 16/04/2025

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Description

Job Description

BlueScope is an Australian-born global success story spanning 15 countries. Our team of over 16,500 people is our strength and we want our people to be safe, successful and well. We’re leaders and innovators in transforming steel into smart products and solutions that support society, today and in the future. We’re proud of brands, like COLORBOND ® steel that inspire and protect everything from hospitals to bridges and stadiums.

The Opportunity

Our Port Kembla Manufacturing facility is looking for a Finance Assistant in our Processing and Logistics Finance team based in Port Kembla. As a part of the broader Australian Steel Products portfolio, we have six major manufacturing sites at Port Kembla that deliver a variety of products, innovative solutions and services to our export and domestic customers.

In this core position, you’ll collaborate closely with our logistics team to ensure the timely and accurate processing and analysis of freight transactions. You’ll also play a key role in managing and strengthening relationships with our logistics carriers and internal stakeholders.

This is a great opportunity to gain deeper insight into BlueScope, as you’ll become familiar with our full portfolio of products manufactured at the Port Kembla steelworks. As you grow in the role, you’ll build a solid understanding of our global customer base and their unique requirements.

The position offers a steady and consistent workflow, but also room for development. For those eager to progress, there is potential to expand into financial reporting and project-based work.

This opportunity welcomes either an experienced Accounts Assistant looking to leverage their experience or a recent Finance Graduate who is looking to kickstart their career in the steel industry!  

What Will You Do?

You’ll actively participate in providing continuous improvement and outstanding services within the Process and Logistics team. You will:

• accurately process freight movements
• prepare revenue on-charge for freight payments
• respond to requests for information and support for customer service
• prepare month-end accruals and profit centre reconciliations
• ensure the business and customer finance needs are effectively identified and appropriate solutions and support is delivered through a customer focused approach  

More About You

We are looking for someone who has exceptional attention to detail and who is customer focussed with an ability to build strong relationships.  To be successful in this role you will have: 

• previous accounts experience or have recently completed/final year student in undergraduate accounting and finance or similar qualification
• demonstrated operational engagement with strong MS Excel experience in transactional processes
• the ability to problem-solving by identifying root cause and develop resolutions
• a proactive approach in building constructive and effective relationships

Why BlueScope

As we’re creating strength for the future through our people, products and solutions, BlueScope gives you opportunities to innovate, learn and grow with the business, supported by inclusive leadership and a positive, passionate team. At BlueScope, you’ll:​

• Learn and develop as you grow. With opportunities to build skills specific to your role and aspirations, our lifelong learning culture will support your future career pathways.​
• Create innovative solutions. Seek better, smarter ways to solve problems, create sustainable solutions and make things happen.​
• Experience connection and care. Experience a positive, inclusive work environment where we look out for each other’s safety and wellbeing.​
• Deliver work that matters. Every action you take matters in delivering for our customers and strengthening communities for the future. We value what you do. ​

At BlueScope, we offer work-life flexibility through our B-flex program. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee feels respected and valued to be their authentic selves, and welcome people of all backgrounds, skills, experiences and perspectives. We encourage Women and First Nations people to apply. We’re passionate about driving sustainability outcomes that matter to our communities, including action on climate and our 2050 net zero goal.​

Bring your energy and make your mark, as, together, we drive Our Purpose: “We create and inspire smart solutions in steel, to strengthen communities for the future.” ​

Come and discover us at www.bluescope.com/auscareers​

Join us, creating strength for the future.

Applications close Monday 28th April 2025.