We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Assistant Accountant to support the finance team in delivering accurate financial reporting and smooth day-to-day accounting operations. This role is ideal for someone with foundational accounting knowledge who is eager to grow their career within a collaborative and professional environment.

As an Assistant Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the finance function across several entities. Your day-to-day responsibilities will see you working hand-in-hand with the business to ensure seamless financial operations. From managing accounts payable/receivable cycles to reconciling ledgers and preparing comprehensive management reports, your attention to detail will underpin every aspect of your work. You will also be responsible for accurately using accounting software, maintaining up-to-date asset registers, assisting with budget preparations, and supporting both internal audits and finance meetings. Your ability to prepare business activity statements ensures compliance across all areas. By providing high-quality support across these varied functions, you will contribute significantly to the organisation's mission-driven objectives.

• Manage accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely payment of accounts in line with approved budgets.
• Reconcile GL accounts and credit cards for all organisational entities.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets by updating input sheets and memos for stakeholders to ensure accuracy and clarity.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, analyse variance reports for review by the CFO, and generate quarterly financial reports for all entities involved.
• Prepare and lodge quarterly Business Activity Statements (BAS) for all entities while maintaining asset registers and running depreciation schedules.
• Support annual audit activities by preparing necessary documentation for auditors and assisting in managing external auditor relationships.
• Assist in payroll processing including monthly salaries, superannuation payments, IAS returns, PAYG summaries, leave entitlement monitoring, and maintenance of personnel records.

What you bring:

Your proven background as an Assistant Accountant will include hands-on experience managing complex bookkeeping tasks alongside advanced knowledge of accounting software such as Xero. You bring a meticulous approach to financial reconciliation processes-ensuring accuracy whether preparing management accounts or supporting audit requirements. Your expertise extends beyond technical skills: you communicate clearly with colleagues at all levels, thrive when working collaboratively towards common goals, and demonstrate unwavering integrity when dealing with sensitive information. Your ability to organise workloads effectively means you can juggle multiple responsibilities-from payroll processing through to committee meeting support-while always maintaining attention to detail.

• Ideally hold Chartered Accountant or CPA qualifications; lapsed memberships are acceptable if relevant experience is demonstrated.
• Possess at five years' experience in bookkeeping within a similar environment where accuracy is paramount.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel for data analysis and reporting purposes.
• Show intermediate or advanced capability using accounting software such as Xero (including Payroll & Asset Management modules).
• Ability to manage competing priorities under pressure while consistently meeting deadlines without compromising quality.
• Exhibit excellent written and oral communication skills that foster clear collaboration within teams and with stakeholders.
• Display strong organisational skills that enable effective multitasking across various financial administration duties.
• Commitment to teamwork by building positive relationships with colleagues based on respect for shared values.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.

To apply please click apply or call Marco Boscaini on +61 3 8628 2275 for a confidential discussion.