Location Country

Australia

Vacancy Name

Assistant Accountant

Vacancy No

VN444

Employment Type

Full-Time

Summary of Role

The Assistant Accountant is responsible for:

- Primarily responsible for assisting month-end process working closely with the Finance Team
- Contributing towards SDI Strategic Priorities.
- Conducting work in a secure manner, adhering to quality compliance requirements and demonstrating a strong commitment to SDI's values of passion, accountability, respect, teamwork, and innovation.

Specific Responsibilites

- Assist with processing credit cards transactions and employee expense claims in accordance with company policies and procedures
- Assist in processing stock adjustments and stock transfers for all entities, including responding to stock adjustment/transfer queries
- Support petty cash disbursement in multiples currencies
- Assist in customer collections and payment allocations
- Support scheduled stocktakes, cycle counts and inventory controls
- Provide back up support for Accounts Payable functions
- Assist in month-end accounting processes, including preparation of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and end of month reports
- Support the review, reconciliation, and clearing of GR/IR balances
- Assist with resolving accounting and transactional issues
- Provide back-up support in preparing the daily Cash Position Report
- Assist with audit queries and information requests from auditors/other internal and external stakeholders
- Assist with providing information and supporting documentation for insurance claims and renewals
- Switchboard relief (when required).
- Liaises with internal and external stakeholders as required.




- Maintain awareness of and compliance with Occupational Health and Safety legislation.
- Other activities as requested by Company Management.
- Assist other ad hoc financial responsibilities and general administrative tasks as required

Key Relationships (Internal & External)

- All Department Managers
- Suppliers/Customers & Service providers
- Overseas Sales & Finance teams
- Purchasing and Warehouse teams
- External Auditors/consultants
- Insurance Brokers

Job Environment

- The position is located at Bayswater
- Working hours: 38-hour week paid monthly

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree

Essential Experience

- Working towards CA/CPA
- Tertiary qualified in Accounting or relevant discipline
- Natural process improver and thrive on effecting change within a business
- Experience with computer software accounting packages, including Microsoft Office, SAP (or similar ERP system) is beneficial
- Good understanding of accounting concepts

Knowledge and skills

- Strong organisational, communication & time management skills
- Working knowledge of general accounting procedures
- Aware of SDI's current Quality policy and objectives
- Advanced level in Microsoft Office suite of products in particular Excel, Word & PowerPoint

Personal Qualities

- Strong numeracy skills and understanding of accounting concepts
- Strong organisational skills including the ability to meet deadlines and prioritise tasks for optimum productivity a
- Strong Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Eye for detail
- Previous experience in a similar role preferred

Currency

AUD

Salary Minimum

$65,000.00

Salary Maximum

$75,0 00

Salary Period

Per Annum

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📌 Assistant Accountant (City of Bayswater)
🏢 SDI
📍 City of Bayswater