Big Bus Tours is an industry leading international open-top sightseeing operation. Big Bus Tours Sydney prides itself on customer experience and has a passionate team delivering amazing experiences to Sydney travellers. We are currently seeking an Assistant Accountant to join our growing team. Reporting to Finance Manager, this full-time permanent role requires you to bring your finance and accounting skills into our organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process Financial transactions and journal entries
• Assist Finance Manager for Month End preparation
• Prepare monthly General Ledger reconciliation and variance analysis
• Reconcile bank, credit card and cash on daily basis
• Process Accounts receivable, including customer invoices, credit notes, payments, voucher reconciliations, adjustments and follow-up of overdue accounts
• Maintain Ventrata ticketing system and liaise with UK head office support team to resolve all system related issues
• Daily shifts and cashiering reconciliation and work closely with operation team to resolve daily issues
• Preform other financial tasks when required by FM including various analysis and reporting.
• Proactively answer business, customer & partner telephone calls when required
• Maintain business documentation to support training,
• Other administrative duties when required such as IT, office supplies telecommunication

Ready for an immediate start, you will be a dynamic individual with:

• Excellent understanding of tourism industry and revenue generation channels
• 2 years’ experience in accounting and finance roles, preferably in medium or larger size company.
• Great understanding of global ticketing systems
• Highly organised and demonstrated ability in prioritising tasks and achieving multiple reporting deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Extensive experience in the use of computers, strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word, digital platforms, and mobile technology
• Strong team player
• Proficiency in additional languages will be an advantage
• Flexibility in hours to communicate and collaborate with international teams, and support local operational requirements
• Experience in SAP is highly desirable
• Cashiering and cash management experience is beneficial
• Ability and willingness to work collaboratively across all areas of the business
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and a can-do attitude
• MYOB or similar financial package experience is highly desirable

What we offer:

• On-site parking
• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional Development Opportunities - CPA support
• Highly supportive team environment and positive culture
• Generous salary package
• Working for a global tourism company

At Big Bus Tours, you have every opportunity to enjoy what you do – support a business that showcases a spectacular city to customers from all over the world and work as part of a great team.

Please provide your CV and a Cover Letter with references to [email protected] or click on Apply Now button below.

All applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.

Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.