Assistant Accountant

Project & Property Finance Support

Company Background

Our client has a long history in Australia & New Zealand. In more recent times, they have focused on property development and are in the process of evolving to support new projects. They are currently working on a multi-million dollar site in western Sydney.

They have impressive offices which are a homage to the company’s heritage. It’s a small office, where everyone works closely to achieve results. You would be working with a very experienced, high-calibre CFO and Finance Manager, with regular interaction with board members and project managers. It’s a great opportunity to have exposure to some top-level senior stakeholders and enjoy a professional office environment. 

They prefer everyone in the office on the days you are working, but there is flexibility to work from home from time to time, or stagger your working hours to suit personal needs.

The Role

This Assistant Accountant role is going to be able to scale up as you learn the tools of the trade, but will start with the following tasks:

• Post journals and maintain the general ledger
• Prepare accounts to trial balance
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts
• Low volume accounts payable and supplier payments 
• Raise invoices and manage accounts receivable
• Perform bank and loan reconciliations
• Track project costs and WIP
• Assist with month-end reporting
• Support BAS/VAT/GST and year-end processes

Your Background

The most important things we are looking for are:

• Exceptional communication & presentation skills. You will be able to deal with senior-level stakeholders confidently, be well presented & highly organised. Fluent verbal & written English is non-negotiable.
• At least 5+ years in an accounting role – ideally, you are currently an Assistant Accountant with some month-end tasks on your resume
• Can work 5 days a week on the city fringe; there is parking onsite.
• A degree in Accounting as a minimum, with the intention to start CA or CPA if you haven’t already.

If you are keen to apply for this Assistant Accountant role, please contact Adele at Richard Lloyd on 02 8324 5647, quoting reference 9834 or click on 'apply now' below.

Please submit your CV in Word format and note that due to the high volume of responses we receive only suitable candidates will be contacted.