Assistant Accountant
Location: Melbourne CBD
Salary: $58 - $61 per hour + super
Start Date: ASAP
Length of assignment: 12 months
Application Deadline: 23 April - role may be filled prior to this date

Are you a detail-oriented finance professional seeking a role where you can make a direct impact within a Federal Government agency? This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the organisation's important work for the benefit of Australians. You'll be part of a dynamic team focused on achieving key organisational goals.

You will play a key role in the accounts payable function and contribute to month-end accounting tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage supplier invoices.
• Monitor three-way matching of supplier invoices (Purchase Order, Receipt, Invoice) and ensure timely payment.
• Ensure accuracy of general ledger information on supplier invoices, including GST coding, cost allocation, and project costing, and match expenses against budgeted items.
• Perform weekly and ad hoc payment runs as required.
• Manage accounts payable vendor queries and respond to emails/queries in the Accounts Payable Inbox.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts to supporting records (Bank reconciliation, Accounts Payable, Account Receivable).
• Perform monthly operational journals (Prepayments, Deferred Revenue, Expense Recognition).
• Raise ad-hoc customer invoices.
• Assist and lead various projects/initiatives as required by the Manager Corporate Accounting and Senior Accountant.
• Seek efficiencies in the accounts payable processes.

Essential Criteria:

• Experience in an Assistant Accountant role with Accounts Payable focus.
• Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to liaise with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to meet deadlines, determine priorities, and organise work.
• Has good numerical skills, attention to detail, and accuracy.
• Has a positive attitude and is eager to assist with queries.
• Ability to work autonomously or in a team, as required.

Desirable Criteria:

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Accounting (preferable).
• Proficiency in Accounting software (Workday preferable).
• Experience working in a financial services organisation will be advantageous.

Interested? What Next?

Apply now to submit your CV and cover letter.

For a copy of the position description, please email: [email protected]

Applications close Wednesday 23rd April 2025. Please note that this is an immediate opportunity and may be filled prior to this date. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.