Our Company is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join our growing Finance Team based in Palm Beach.
This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering accurate financial information. The successful candidate will be proactive, highly organised, and capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
Working closely with the Finance Manager and General Manager, you will play an integral role in the day-to-day financial operations of the business and contribute to the continuous improvement of our finance processes.
Assistant Accountant
Location: Palm Beach, QLD
Our Company is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join our growing Finance Team based in Palm Beach.
This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced workplace and takes pride in delivering accurate financial information. The successful candidate will be proactive, highly organised, and capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
Working closely with the Finance Manager and General Manager, you will play an integral role in the day-to-day financial operations of the business and contribute to the continuous improvement of our finance processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare month-end and year-end financial reporting.
- Perform GST analysis and prepare information for lodgement by our external accountants.
- Complete daily balancing and reconciliation of company clearing accounts.
- Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations.
- Process monthly prepayments and accruals.
- Manage the company's Accounts Payable function, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and within required timeframes.
- Identify opportunities to improve Accounts Payable processes and overall financial efficiencies.
- Provide administrative and financial support to the Finance Manager and General Manager as required.
- Undertake other accounting and finance duties as required.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
- Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar accounting role.
- A sound understanding of bookkeeping principles, accounting practices and GST.
- Strong reconciliation and analytical skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
- Experience using Xero (essential).
- Experience with NewBook RMS (highly regarded but not essential).
- Advanced computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organisational, problem-solving and time management skills.
- The ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.
- A positive, professional and team-focused attitude.
Qualifications
- An Accounting Degree is essential for this role
Remuneration will be negotiated based on experience