Accountant

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Sircel Group is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accountant to join our Sydney-based finance team and play an important role in supporting the Financial Controller across a broad range of finance and accounting responsibilities. This hands-on role offers the opportunity to contribute to financial reporting, compliance, month-end processes and the day-to-day operations of the finance function while working within a collaborative and supportive team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Preparation and processing of month-end reporting through to trial balance
• Recording accruals, prepayments, and associated journals
• Maintenance and reconciliation of the Fixed Assets Register
• Balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations, including bank reconciliations
• Manage accounts payable, including supplier invoices, payment runs and month-end accruals
• Manage invoicing process, including raising invoices, following up payments and reconciling receipts
• Collation of timesheets and processing payroll accurately and on time, including superannuation, PAYG and leave entitlements
• Preparation and processing of payment files across the group
• Management of inventory reconciliations in collaboration with Site Managers
• Oversight and reconciliation of intercompany transactions
• Assistance with year-end audit preparation and audit file collation
• Responding to requests from external tax accountants and auditors
• Assistance in budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting
• Participation in ad hoc projects and general accounting support as required

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• A solid foundation in accounting principles
• A business degree with a major in Accounting or Finance
• CPA or CA qualified, or currently completing your qualification (highly regarded)
• Working knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables)
• Solid working knowledge of Xero, including bank reconciliations, bills, invoices and reporting
• Previous experience with ERP software
• Good understanding of Australian payroll obligations, including superannuation, PAYG withholding, STP and leave entitlements
• Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• High level of initiative with the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines
• Clear communication skills and a can-do attitude
• Rights to work in Australia