RJE Global is looking for an Assistant Accountant to join its Finance team. Working within a growing engineering and construction environment, you’ll support the accurate and timely delivery of day-to-day financial operations, with a particular focus on weekly payment runs, reconciliations and the investigation of financial discrepancies.
About the company:
RJE Global is a growing engineering and construction business. The Finance function supports the business by delivering accurate financial records, effective internal controls and timely reporting. The team works closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders across accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, statutory reporting, compliance and period-end activities.
About the role:
This role supports core accounting and finance activities and contributes to accurate records, strong controls and timely reporting. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Owning the end-to-end weekly payment run, ensuring supplier payments are processed accurately and on time
- Processing and reviewing high-volume supplier invoices and resolving payment exceptions
- Reconciling supplier statements and investigating discrepancies with vendors and internal stakeholders
- Performing bank reconciliations and investigating unreconciled or unusual transactions
- Supporting accounts receivable and following up outstanding items
- Ensuring receipts, payments and other transactions are accurately recorded in the accounting system
- Preparing account reconciliations, workpapers and schedules for month-end, year-end and audit
- Assisting with statutory reporting and compliance activities as directed
- Identifying opportunities to streamline processes, improve accuracy and strengthen controls
- Providing general finance and administrative support to the wider finance team
- Adhering to Workplace Health and Safety policies and contributing to a safe, respectful working environment
You’ll build effective working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders, including project delivery, commercial and contract management, procurement and supply chain, and payroll and People and Culture teams. You’ll also respond to finance queries promptly and professionally.
About you:
- Diploma or bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline, or currently working towards completion
- One to three years’ experience in an accounting, bookkeeping or finance support role
- Experience in accounts payable and accounts receivable, including high-volume invoice processing
- Sound understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and general ledger accounting
- Proficiency in accounting software such as MYOB, Xero, QuickBooks or a similar system
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and account reconciliations
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach with sound problem-solving skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
- A positive attitude, strong work ethic and genuine willingness to learn and develop
Experience in construction, engineering or project-based industries is desirable, as is working towards or holding CA ANZ or CPA membership (or an intention to commence qualified studies). Why this opportunity?:
- Take ownership of a core finance process, the weekly payment run
- Gain broad exposure across payables, receivables, banking, reconciliations and reporting
- Contribute to improving finance procedures, templates and systems
- Work alongside the Finance Manager and wider finance team, with visibility across the business
- Join a growing engineering and construction environment
- Develop your skills with a genuine opportunity to learn and progress
Next steps: If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply now with your resume and for more information and a confidential discussion, please reach out to Annie Bellis –
[email protected]
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