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 and projects 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, systems and 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.