Assistant Accountant

Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Salary
AUD75,000 - AUD76,000 per annum + + super
Posted
29 Jul 2022
Closes
27 Aug 2022
Ref
1557642
Experience level
Qualified accountant
We are looking for someone who has started, or is planning to start, an accounting qualification and has an interest in working as part of a high-performance finance team.

Initially, the purpose of the role is to own a key quarter-end reporting role encompassing accounts payable/receivable and associated treasury tasks, as well as quarter-end reporting items. Full training and ongoing support is here to help you achieve your best and to contribute to the success of the team.

As you progress through towards qualification, and gain experience, the intention is to broaden this exposure into a more direct financial accounting direction, working on quarterly reporting to the management team, and to international stakeholders as well as Financial Statements production and reporting to the regulator, APRA.

Responsibilities

Accounts payable/receivable
  • Looking after payments to suppliers, including staff reimbursements.
  • Vendor system maintenance (Peoplesoft)
  • Working well with internal staff/management and external suppliers to resolve any queries
  • Preparation and processing of bank transfers and payments
  • Corporate credit card expense and accounts management
  • Maintenance of internal controls surrounding payments and receipts
  • Cashflow forecasting and liquidity management

Other
  • Preparation and posting of quarter end general journals
  • Help with ad-hoc tasks and projects as required
  • Maintain efficient processes and work papers

Qualifications & Experience
  • Degree in accounting, or similar
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • A high level of attention to detail and good problem-solving ability
  • Continuous improvement mentality


Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply please click apply or call Daniel Schutz on 02 8289 3159 for a confidential discussion.