Job Description

Groote Eylandt and Bickerton Island Enterprises - Cairns QLD

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Groote Eylandt and Bickerton Island Enterprises (GEBIE) is a Not-for-Profit organisation seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Accountant to join our Finance team in Cairns. This is a varied, hands-on role combining transactional finance with accounting and month-end responsibilities. The position would suit an experienced Finance Officer looking to take the next step in their career, or an Assistant Accountant seeking a broad commercial finance role.

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Key responsibilities

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Accounts Payable, supplier reconciliations and payment processing

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Accounts Receivable receipting, collections, and customer statements

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Corporate credit card processing and reconciliation

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General Ledger and Balance Sheet reconciliations and reviews

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Investigation and resolution of reconciliation variances

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Month-end journals and variance analysis

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GST/BAS, Payroll Tax and TPAR preparation

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Develop and maintain documented procedures

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Month-end support and other general finance duties as required

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About you

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Experience in a high-volume Accounts Payable, Finance Officer, Assistant Accountant, or similar role

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Strong practical accounting, reconciliation, and month-end skills

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Knowledge of General Ledger accounting, accruals, prepayments, GST and BAS

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Strong Excel skills and confidence using accounting/ERP systems

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Ability to learn quickly, take ownership of responsibilities and investigate and resolve issues independently

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A calm, organised and professional approach with strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly document processes and procedures

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Experience with NetSuite and/or Simpro would be highly regarded but is not essential

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A relevant accounting qualification, or studies towards one, would be highly regarded; however, candidates with strong relevant commercial finance experience are also encouraged to apply

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What We Offer

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This is an opportunity to join an established Finance team in a broad and varied role offering exposure to both transactional finance and month-end accounting.

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The position provides variety, responsibility, and the opportunity to develop broader commercial accounting experience.

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Part-time or full time arrangements will be considered for the right candidate.

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If you are an experienced finance professional looking for a varied permanent position and enjoy working in a busy environment where accuracy, initiative and problem-solving are valued, we would like to hear from you.

📌 Assistant Accountant (Cairns Regional)
🏢 Groote Eylandt and Bickerton Island Enterprises
📍 Cairns Regional