Job Description

Up to $90,000 + Super + NFP Salary Packaging |Liverpool | Permanent Full-Time

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An excellent opportunity has become available for an Assistant Accountant to join a highly respected, purpose-driven not-for-profit organisation delivering essential health and community services.

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Working within a supportive and team-oriented finance team, you will gain broad exposure across month-end accounting, reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets and financial reporting. This is an ideal opportunity for an early-career accountant who is currently studying or intends to commence their CA or CPA qualification and wants to continue developing their technical accounting skills.

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What's on offer?

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- Salary up to $90,000 + Super
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- NFP salary packaging
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- Permanent, full-time opportunity
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- Broad accounting exposure and excellent career development
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- Supportive and purpose-led organisational culture
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- Ongoing professional development and supervision
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- Employer-paid parental leave in addition to the government scheme
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- Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program
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- Flexible working arrangements available following the initial onboarding period
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The role

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Reporting to the Finance Manager and working closely with the Senior Accountants and broader finance team, your responsibilities will include:

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- Preparing monthly balance sheet and profit and loss reconciliations
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- Preparing general journals and supporting month-end processes
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- Managing bank reconciliations
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- Maintaining the fixed asset register and capital expenditure schedules
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- Supporting accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
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- Assisting with credit card and employee expense reimbursements
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- Maintaining property and motor vehicle lease schedules
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- Assisting with annual budgeting processes
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- Supporting year-end audits and statutory compliance requirements
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- Assisting the Senior Accountants with monthly financial reporting
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- Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and controls
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- Providing general accounting and administrative support as required
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About you

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To succeed in this position, you will ideally bring:

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- A tertiary qualification in accounting or a closely related discipline
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- Approximately 1-3 years' experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar accounting role
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- Current study toward a CA or CPA qualification, or a genuine intention to commence
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- Sound knowledge of accounting principles and month-end processes
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- Experience with bank reconciliations, journals, AP, AR and balance sheet reconciliations
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- Knowledge of GST and BAS processing
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- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
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- Experience using accounting or ERP systems
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- Microsoft Business Central experience is desirable but not essential
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- Strong attention to detail, accuracy and organisational skills
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- A proactive attitude with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
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- A current driver's licence and access to a reliable car
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Location and working arrangements

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The position will initially require attendance in the office five days per week for up to the first six months to support training, onboarding and integration with the team.

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Candidates must therefore be comfortable working across both locations and have reliable personal transport.

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Flexible working arrangements may become available after the initial onboarding period.

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📌 Assistant Accountant (Liverpool)
🏢 Kennedy Reid
📍 Liverpool