Are you looking for more than just another accounting role?
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Scenic Group, a global leader in luxury travel and cruising, is looking for a motivated and ambitious Assistant Financial Accountant to join our Finance team at our Newcastle head office.
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Ideal for an ambitious early-career accountant looking to fast-track their development towards a Financial Accountant role while receiving mentorship from qualified Chartered Accountants.
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Reporting to the Accounting Manager, you'll play a key role in supporting our Australia and Asia Pacific finance operations. This is a hands-on, business-facing role that offers exposure across a broad range of accounting and finance activities, while working closely with both local and international teams.
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You'll receive ongoing mentorship from qualified Chartered Accountants, regular career coaching, and opportunities to develop your technical accounting, reporting and commercial finance skills within a dynamic global organisation.
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If you're looking to build a successful career in finance, enjoy solving problems, and want exposure beyond traditional accounting responsibilities, we'd love to hear from you.
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Why This Role Stands Out
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This isn't a role where you'll be limited to processing transactions.
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- Month-end close and financial reporting
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- General ledger reconciliations and journal preparation
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- Payroll and intercompany accounting
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- Financial controls and process improvement
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- Global finance operations
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- ERP systems and continuous improvement initiatives
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You'll work alongside experienced finance professionals and qualified Chartered Accountants who are invested in helping you build a successful long-term career.
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What You'll Do
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- Prepare and maintain general ledger reconciliations
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- Prepare and post journals as part of the month-end process
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- Perform bank reconciliations and support cash management activities
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- Prepare monthly overhead accruals
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- Provide backup support to payroll activities
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- Process intercompany invoices and support group accounting requirements
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- Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable and receipting functions when required
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- Support the year-end audit process and respond to audit requests
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- Identify opportunities to improve financial controls, processes and systems
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- Build strong relationships across finance teams and other business departments
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What We're Looking For
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- A positive, proactive and problem-solving mindset
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- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
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- A self-starter who takes ownership and follows tasks through to completion
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- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
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- A desire to learn, develop and grow a long-term career in accounting and finance
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- Experience working in a high-volume finance environment
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- Exposure to month-end processes or general accounting activities
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- Qualifications in Accounting, Commerce or a related discipline (completed or currently studying)
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- Experience with accounting systems and strong Excel skills
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Why Scenic?
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- Mentorship and coaching from qualified Chartered Accountants
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- Structured career development and progression opportunities
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- A pathway towards Financial Accountant and future finance leadership roles
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- Exposure to a global organisation with international finance operations
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- Opportunities to broaden both your technical and commercial finance skills
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- A supportive, cooperative and high-performing team culture
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- Modern Newcastle office location close to beaches, cafés and restaurants
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- Fitness Passport
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- Travel discounts and employee benefits
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- Employee Assistance Program
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📌 Assistant Financial Accountant (New South Wales)
🏢 Scenic - Luxury Cruises & Tours
📍 New South Wales
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