Assistant Accountant - Brisbane City, Australia - Michael Page Australia

Description

About Our Client

Our client is a well established company, with a strong foothold in the Australasia region. Operating as a specialty provider in their sector, they are well placed to undergo a period of growth in both medium and long-term

With exceptional leadership in place across finance and the wider business, the successful candidate can expect to join an organisation that provides extensive support, opportunity and fun on a daily basis.

Conveniently located and offering an exceptional office environment, the business places the utmost degree of value for the well-being of it's employees.

Job Description

Reporting into the Financial Controller, the Assistant Accountant role will work closely with a wide range of stakeholders on achieving financial objectives for the business. This will include working with on-shore and off-shore staff members, and other departments on a daily basis.

On a day to day, the key responsibilities of the role will include:

• Accounts receivable, including new customer set up, monitoring of credit terms and debt collection.
• Review of off-shore payment runs.
• Ensuring integrity and accuracy of the general ledger, including reconciliation and coding of transactions.
• Assist in preparation of financial statements.
• Ensure completion of all end of month procedures, including reporting and reconciliations.
• Assist with year end financial accounts, audit and tax return for all entities.
• Provide ad-hoc reporting and financial analysis for Financial Controller and Executive team.
• Participate in projects as required.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will have strong understanding of financial and accounting procedures, with a degree in Accounting or similar viewed favourably. Ideally you will also have 1-2 years of exposure to working as part of a finance team within a commercial business.

Other key requirements include:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to build relationships across the business.
• Confidence in dealing with multiple stakeholder levels both internally and externally (e.g. chasing up debtors).
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office suite, including Microsoft Excel.
• Willingness to contribute to a dynamic, fun and cohesive team environment.
• Problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Exposure to Dynamics 365 or similar ERP system would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

Joining at an exciting time, you will be rewarded with a wide range of benefits, including:

• Flexible working and work from home options.
• Clear career progression opportunities.
• A supportive and cohesive team.
• Company events and team activities
• Wide range of well being and health initiatives.
• Vibrant office environment, and exceptional facilities.
• Salary range of circa $65-70k + Superannuation