Job Description & Role Information
For employers looking to fill a Company Accountant vacancy, the following sample position description can help you to attract the best candidates for the role. By tailoring this position description according to your company's specific job requirements, you have an excellent interview tool for comparison purposes.
For job seekers looking for a Company Accountant role, this job description details what the role may involve and what skills and experience are required to give you the best chance of securing the position.
Role outline:
Typically reporting to the Financial Controller, a Company Accountant plays an essential role within an organisation. Usually found in smaller companies, this is an all-round accounts role. performing a variety of daily duties including the monthly production of accounts, manage the BAS, PAYG, payroll and other management reporting requirements.
Typical job duties and responsibilities:
A Company Accountant role can include a range of responsibilities and they can vary depending on the organisation. Typical job duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Managing the day to day accounting transactions
Reconciling all accounts
Preparing the monthly accounts
Preparing ad-hoc management reports
Managing the accounts payable function
Managing the accounts receivable, alerting Management about problem accounts
Payroll processing and other associated payroll tasks
Preparation and lodgement of monthly or quarterly business activity statements (BAS)
Liaising with the external Chartered Accounting firm for yearly accounts and tax issues
Supervision of an Accounts Clerk
Basic HR administrative tasks
Skills and attributes:
The more common skills and attributes that are most needed for this role may include:
Ability to organise and prioritise daily duties
Excellent time management
Strong level of accuracy & attention to detail
Ability to take on responsibility and accountability
Able to work autonomously and as part of a broader team
Problem solving abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
All-round accounting knowledge
Intermediate computer software skills, including Excel and other accounting software packages
Bachelor of Business Degree / Diploma in Accounting
Working towards CA or CPA professional qualification
Salary Guide:
$60 - 90K + Super
Progression:
Accountant
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