Assistant Accountant

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-conscious Assistant Accountant to join our Finance team located in Melbourne. This position reports directly to the Financial Controller and is ideal for accounting graduates or early-stage finance professionals aiming to expand their expertise within a global corporate setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute payment uploads across different banking platforms and multiple entities.
• Manage processing and reconciliation of accounts receivable transactions efficiently.
• Reconcile security receipts within financial software such as NetSuite and Accelo.
• Perform bank reconciliations for various entities and bank accounts to ensure accuracy.
• Handle employee expense reimbursements and corporate credit card transaction processing.
• Support month-end close procedures including journal entries.
• Maintain and reconcile the fixed asset register to ensure up-to-date records.
• Assist in adhering to accounting standards, taxation rules, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate closely with the Financial Controller and Senior Accountants on diverse finance-related projects and initiatives.

Candidate Profile

• Holds a degree in Accounting, Commerce, or a closely related field.
• Exhibits meticulous attention to detail with a focus on accuracy.
• Possesses excellent organizational and time management competencies.
• Demonstrates a proactive attitude with a readiness to take ownership of responsibilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and adaptable to learning new systems swiftly.

Why Choose Us?

We pride ourselves on multiple industry recognitions including Top Insurance Employers (2022-2024) and a 5-Star Diversity, Equity & Inclusion rating from Insurance Business Australia. Our employee benefits encourage a balanced and enriching work life:

• The ‘Excellence Program’ promotes and rewards high performance among individuals and teams.
• An annual “You Do You Day” provides an extra day off to enjoy personal interests.
• A commitment-free social club facilitates monthly and quarterly in-office and social gatherings.
• End of financial and calendar year celebrations foster a spirited team environment.
• An optional annual charity volunteering day coordinated by the company.
• Additional personal leave of 3 days each year for flexible use.
• Flexible arrangements for public holidays, including the option to swap two public holidays for culturally significant days.
• Professional development support including CPA study assistance.
• Broad exposure to varied finance activities working alongside experienced professionals.

Additional Information

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter articulating their suitability for this position along with their resume. Only Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents will be considered for this role. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.