Assistant Accountant (12 months Fixed Term Contract)

The Arcadia Group is an owner-operator of premier retirement village communities across Western Australia and Victoria.

We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Accountant to join our Finance team on a full-time, 12 month fixed-term contract, based at our Subiaco head office.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, this role will provide hands-on support across a broad range of accounting and finance activities and is a great opportunity for someone looking to further develop their accounting experience within a supportive and collaborative team.

Key responsibilities include:

• General Accounting: Support day-to-day accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger maintenance.
• Month-End: Assist with month-end processes, including bank, balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations.
• Financial Reporting: Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports and ensure financial information is accurate and complete.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Support the Finance team with the preparation and monitoring of budgets and forecasts.
• Financial Analysis: Assist with variance, trend and other financial analysis to support management decision-making.
• Compliance and Documentation: Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation and assist with audit and compliance requirements.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues across the organisation to obtain financial information and resolve accounting queries.
• Ad Hoc Support: Assist the Finance Manager and senior management with ad hoc financial tasks, reporting and projects as required.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 1 year of relevant accounting or finance experience.
• CPA or CA studies completed or underway would be highly regarded.
• Experience using accounting software and/or ERP systems.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• A sound understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with people across the organisation.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• A positive, practical and team-focused approach.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established organisation and gain broad accounting experience while contributing to the ongoing success of the Arcadia Group.

If you are an enthusiastic accounting professional who enjoys working as part of a collaborative team, we would love to hear from you.

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