Assistant Accountant

Work for a leading Education Institute located in the Northern Suburbs.

Your new company
We are currently looking to appoint an Assistant Accountant for an initial three to six-month contract.

Your new role
This is project focus role where you will be assisting with the implementation of a new computer system.
In addition, you will:

• Identify service shortfalls and coordinate and/or design the delivery of innovative solutions.
• Month end/year reporting and Reconciliations
• Accountability for coordinating and delivering audit requests
• Performs tasks which are guided by policy and procedures, and where relevant, by professional standards applied to a range of assignments.
• Report, analyse and interpret data, identify trends, source additional related information where appropriate, to support the resolution of issues/problems.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Project manages activities to facilitate service/operational changes in their area of activity.
• Assisting the Accounts Payable and Receivable Team
• Any adhoc tasks as required

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in these roles, you will be able to demonstrate:

• Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant role
• Advanced Excel Skills
• Working towards your CPA
• Experience implementing new computer systems is advantageous
• Good communicator and to be a naturally inquisitive and curious person.
• Ability to use discretion to innovate and take responsibility for outcomes.

Previous experience in a similar role in within the Education sector will be highly regarded.

What you'll get in return
Through Hays, this role offers you a competitive hourly rate// hourly rate of $39.24, 9.5% superannuation and opportunity to leave your mark on a leading education institute
Temporary and contract workers through Hays also enjoy a wide range of benefits including:

• Weekly pay cycles
• Nominated choice of superannuation fund
• Online timesheet submission and approval
• No hidden costs or payroll deductions for our services
• No invoicing required for Pty Ltd holders
• Regular contact and post-placement care with local consultants throughout the duration of your assignment

What you need to do now
At Hays, we value diversity and are passionate about placing people in a role where they can flourish and succeed. We actively encourage people from a diverse background to apply.

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV via our secure portal.

For further information, please contact Amanda Llewellyn at Hays Moonee Ponds on 03 9326 2149 or Amanda.Llewellyn@Hays.com.au [mailto:Amanda.Llewellyn@Hays.com.au] ;
If this role isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for roles in accountancy support in North and Western suburbs of Melbourne, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.