Assistant Accountant/Finance Officer
- Support day-to-day financial operations across multiple entities.
- Manage accounts payable, receivable, and payment processing.
- Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end processes.
Grow your accounting career with a leading Canberra developer. Apply now!
Your new company
A well-established and growing organisation seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant/Finance Officer to join their finance team in Canberra. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working across multiple entities, managing end-to-end accounting responsibilities, and contributing to a collaborative team environment.
Your new role
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations across multiple entities. Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing accounts payable, accounts receivable and payment processing
- Completing bank reconciliations, journals, accruals and balance sheet reconciliations
- Assisting with month-end, quarter-end and year-end processes
- Preparing multi-entity accounts, intercompany reconciliations and consolidation schedules
- Preparing and lodging BAS and other statutory reporting requirements
- Supporting payroll-related reporting, PAYG and superannuation obligations
- Assisting with budgeting, financial reporting and compliance activities
- Liaising with external auditors and preparing supporting documentation
- Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring reporting deadlines are met
What you'll need to succeed
- Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant, Company Accountant or similar finance role
- Strong working knowledge of Xero
- Experience with reconciliations, month-end processes and statutory reporting
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- The ability to manage competing priorities and work autonomously
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required
Desirable
- Experience working across multiple entities
- Exposure to group consolidations and intercompany reconciliations
- Background within construction, property development or a related industry
- Relevant accounting qualifications or working towards completion
What you'll get in return
- Permanent full-time opportunity
- Convenient Canberra CBD location
- Free on-site parking
- Supportive and close-knit team environment
- Opportunity to broaden your accounting exposure across multiple entities and business operations
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Emerina now on 02 6279 7408 for more information.
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