Assistant Accountant

About the Client
Our client is an established Australian organisation with a diverse portfolio of businesses across Queensland.

As the organisation continues to grow, they are looking to add an experienced Assistant Accountant to their Brisbane-based finance team.

This is a well-rounded opportunity for someone looking to join an established business, work alongside an experienced finance team and gain exposure across a broad range of accounting functions.

About the Role

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting function and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.

The role offers plenty of variety, with involvement across month-end, reconciliations, reporting, budgeting, taxation and payroll.

You will work closely with the wider finance team and a range of internal stakeholders, providing accurate financial information and helping resolve issues as they arise.

Benefits

• Opportunity to build and progress your accounting career;
• Flexible working arrangement | one day WFH;
• Work alongside an experienced finance team;
• Gain exposure to a growing, multi-site business;
• Convenient Fortitude Valley office location; and
• Genuine career progression.

Your Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial and management reports;
• Complete bank and balance sheet reconciliations;
• Prepare journals and maintain the general ledger;
• Assist with month-end reporting and variance analysis;
• Support budgeting, reforecasting, BAS and taxation requirements; and
• Review payroll, intercompany transactions and audit requirements.

What we're looking for

• 3+ years' experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar role;
• Relevant accounting qualification;
• Strong general ledger and reconciliation experience;
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting systems;
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities; and
• Collaborative team player who takes ownership and is motivated to grow with the business.

How to Apply
For more information or a confidential discussion please click to reveal the contact details for Michaela Forward at u&u [email protected] or via phone [07 3232 9172](tel:07 3232 9172) quoting reference number 46314.

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