Assistant Accountant
- Support the preparation of monthly management accounts.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
- Gain exposure to property and investment accounting.
- Broad month-end accounting role with exposure across multiple businesses
- Work closely with an experienced Finance Manager and senior leadership
- Excellent opportunity for an early-career accountant looking to develop
An excellent opportunity has become available for an Assistant Accountant to join a diverse and established organisation with operations spanning employment services, education, psychology services and property investments.
Joining a finance team of approximately 12, you will work closely with the Finance Manager and broader accounting team, supporting month-end while gaining exposure across several different areas of the organisation.
The Role
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts.
- Preparing accruals, journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Completing bank and general ledger reconciliations.
- Assisting with budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
- Supporting BAS and cash flow management.
- Investigating discrepancies and expenses against budget.
- Gaining exposure to property and investment accounting.
About You
You will ideally have:
- Approximately 2 years' accounting experience, either in commercial accounting or public practice.
- A completed accounting or finance degree.
- Some exposure to AP or AR or a good understanding of transactional accounting.
- An interest in commencing or currently completing CA/CPA.
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
- A confident, personable communication style.
What's On Offer
$85,000 + super, along with financial support for your CA/CPA studies and genuine long-term development opportunities.
You will gain exposure to multiple businesses, work closely with experienced finance professionals and have visibility across senior leadership. As the organisation continues to evolve, there is significant scope to grow your career based on your strengths and interests. For questions regarding the role. please contact Emma Peacock via ********************.
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