Assistant Accountant

West Perth Permanent AU$70,000 - AU$85,000 per year View Job Description
Permanent full-time opportunity for an Assistant Accountant to join an established finance team. This position is responsible for various general accounting duties, and is offering career development opportunities.
  • Excellent career development opportunities
  • Permanent full-time position with on-site parking in West Perth

About Our Client

Our client is a financial consultancy based in West Perth. The firm specialise in managing the finance & investments for a range of holdings within industries such as mining, real estate, agriculture and more. Employees are provided with free on-site parking and excellent company benefits.

Company retention is outstanding within the finance team having a combined total retention of 55 years!

Office hours are 8:30am to 5:00pm with a preference for this position to work full-time at the office location

Job Description

  • End to end processing of large volume of invoices with emphasis on accuracy and reliability of coding and data entry
  • Preparation of weekly payment runs for EFT and BPAY payments
  • Preparation of ad hoc Australian dollar and foreign currency payments, including cheque payments
  • Preparation of credit applications for new suppliers
  • Accounts receivable invoicing for expense recoveries and intercompany on-charges, together with periodic asset sales
  • Regular bank and petty cash reconciliations
  • Periodic reconciliations of accounts payable and accounts receivable ledgers, together with various account analyses / reconciliations
  • Liaison with operational managers to obtain correct documentation and sign offs to meet company policies and procedures
  • Processing of ad hoc journals where required

The Successful Applicant

  • 2+ years experience working in a similar role
  • Accurate and efficient data entry, with an understanding of the implications of inaccurate coding to ensure these are avoided in daily processing
  • Consistent and reliable attention to detail
  • Compliance with established policies and procedures
  • Understanding of GST and application of it to invoice processing
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Organised approach to all aspects of work, with sound time management practices
  • Outstanding commitment to, and track record of achieving deadlines and goals
  • Proven motivation and success in working in a team-based environment, whilst still demonstrating good ability to work autonomously without constant supervision
  • Ability to multi-task and handle shifting priorities
  • Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS Office suite and accounting software applications

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to work in a highly professional finance team
  • Excellent professional development opportunities
  • A supportive and inclusive work culture
  • On site parking provided in West Perth
Contact
Adam Frost
Quote job ref
JN-012025-6651029
Phone number
0406 860 464

Job summary

Function
Construction
Specialisation
Accounts Assistant
What is your industry?
Financial Services
Location
West Perth
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Adam Frost
Consultant phone
0406 860 464
Job Reference
JN-012025-6651029

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