Our client, a well-established organisation, is adding a permanent Assistant Accountant to its Finance team. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you'll own the full payments cycle, keep the bank reconciliations tight, and help make the team's processes faster and cleaner.

Responsibilities

Manage the Accounts Payable inbox

Process invoices and keep AP records accurate in the ERP system

Prepare and load fortnightly and month-end payment runs, including international payments

Provide the leadership team with payment summaries and open invoice reports ahead of each run

Run mid-month and month-end partner payment runs, and reconcile approvals against NetSuite and payment platforms

Set up and maintain vendor records, including checking GST registration and bank details

Post journals, and review sub-ledgers for negative balances or returned payments

Keep bank reconciliations current across designated entity accounts, and investigate unmatched items quickly

Give weekly updates on outstanding reconciliation items

Help document processes and suggest improvements that cut down payment errors

About The Role Our client, a well-established organisation, is adding a permanent Assistant Accountant to its Finance team. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you'll own the full payments cycle, keep the bank reconciliations tight, and help make the team's processes faster and cleaner.

Responsibilities

Manage the Accounts Payable inbox





Process invoices and keep AP records accurate in the ERP system

Prepare and load fortnightly and month-end payment runs, including international payments

Provide the leadership team with payment summaries and open invoice reports ahead of each run

Run mid-month and month-end partner payment runs, and reconcile approvals against NetSuite and payment platforms

Set up and maintain vendor records, including checking GST registration and bank details

Post journals, and review sub-ledgers for negative balances or returned payments

Keep bank reconciliations current across designated entity accounts, and investigate unmatched items quickly

Give weekly updates on outstanding reconciliation items

Help document processes and suggest improvements that cut down payment errors

Skills & Experience

Previous experience in an Accounts Payable, Assistant Accountant or Finance Administration role

Solid bank reconciliation and payment processing experience

Strong Excel skills

Good understanding of financial controls and approval processes

Careful attention to detail, and you meet deadlines without being chased

You take ownership, take feedback well and fix the root cause of a problem

Advantages

Permanent role with a stable, supportive finance team

Room to grow your accounting skills beyond AP

A team that values accuracy, accountability and continuous improvement

📌 Assistant Accountant (Port Phillip City)
🏢 Perigon Group
📍 Port Phillip City