Trading Terms Accountant

At Metcash, you’re part of something bigger. We’ve got the heart of a small business with the strength and support of a big business.

When you join Metcash, your work makes a real difference to independent businesses and local communities, empowering you to:

• Grow your career with tailored development programs
• Thrive your way with flexible work options
• Make your mark in a high-performing, values-led team

At Metcash Food, we’re the power behind local business, proudly supplying over 1600 independently owned stores in every corner of Australia and New Zealand. With a range of trusted independent brands like IGA, Foodland and Campbells/C-Store, our stores sit at the heart of their communities, providing locals with the products and homegrown produce they love most.

About the Opportunity

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Trading Terms Accountant on a 12mth FTC, to join our Corporate team at Macquarie Park (NSW). This role will be responsible for maintaining a central register of Trading Terms agreements/commitments for all suppliers across the food Pillar of Metcash. This role will provide data analysis and reporting to ensure all terms are accurate, and secure. This role works in a fast-paced environment where accuracy is essential

In this Role 

• Review and analyse existing and new/proposed terms, compare versus current terms, category average and identify risks and opportunities.  Communicate findings to key stakeholders.
• Load approved Trading Term Agreements into all relevant systems.
• Generate reports and data from systems to analyse and complete Supplier account reconciliations where required and raise necessary back claims providing supporting documentation.
• Create and maintain vendor master details including payment cycles, bank details and buy period, action Supplier change of ownership and vendor deletion.
• Complete Supplier in liquidation, administration & receivership reconciliations and raise necessary supporting documentation for outcome.

You’re Likely a Match If

• Advanced knowledge of Salesforce and Microsoft Excel
• High level of numeric accuracy, attention to detail and ability to prioritise
• Analytical and investigative skills
• Relevant qualification in Finance, Commerce, Accounting, Business degree/background (desirable)

What’s on offer

We’re proud to offer a workplace that supports your well-being, growth, and belonging:

🏖️ Extra Leave: Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave, 2 well-being days, plus 1 volunteer day annually

📚 Career Growth: Endless learning and development opportunities

👶 Parental Leave: 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid leave for primary carers

🌈 Inclusive Culture: Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion

⚖️ Neutral Pay Gap: Gender pay gap under 5% (WGEA 2024–2025)

🧠 Mental Health: Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia

🏡 Flexibility: Flex Ready and Family Friendly Workplace accredited

About Us

Join us and be part of something bigger!

Metcash is Australia’s leading wholesale distribution company, with $19.5 billion in sales (FY25) and a proud spot in the ASX Top 125.

We believe in the power of independent, family-owned businesses to shape vibrant communities. Through our food, liquor, and hardware pillars, we help retailers become the ‘Best Store in Their Town’ by providing merchandising, operational and marketing support. 

We’re committed to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability — and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including First Nations. If you need support during the application process, just let us know. Your privacy and dignity are always respected.

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