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.ResponsibilitiesManage the Accounts Payable inboxProcess invoices and keep AP records accurate in the ERP systemPrepare and load fortnightly and month-end payment runs, including international paymentsProvide the leadership team with payment summaries and open invoice reports ahead of each runRun mid-month and month-end partner payment runs, and reconcile approvals against NetSuite and payment platformsSet up and maintain vendor records, including checking GST registration and bank detailsPost journals, and review sub-ledgers for negative balances or returned paymentsKeep bank reconciliations current across designated entity accounts, and investigate unmatched items quicklyGive weekly updates on outstanding reconciliation itemsHelp document processes and suggest improvements that cut down payment errorsAbout The RoleOur 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.ResponsibilitiesManage the Accounts Payable inboxProcess invoices and keep AP records accurate in the ERP systemPrepare and load fortnightly and month-end payment runs,



including international paymentsProvide the leadership team with payment summaries and open invoice reports ahead of each runRun mid-month and month-end partner payment runs, and reconcile approvals against NetSuite and payment platformsSet up and maintain vendor records, including checking GST registration and bank detailsPost journals, and review sub-ledgers for negative balances or returned paymentsKeep bank reconciliations current across designated entity accounts, and investigate unmatched items quicklyGive weekly updates on outstanding reconciliation itemsHelp document processes and suggest improvements that cut down payment errorsSkills & ExperiencePrevious experience in an Accounts Payable, Assistant Accountant or Finance Administration roleSolid bank reconciliation and payment processing experienceStrong Excel skillsGood understanding of financial controls and approval processesCareful attention to detail, and you meet deadlines without being chasedYou take ownership, take feedback well and fix the root cause of a problemBenefitsPermanent role with a reliable, supportive finance teamRoom to grow your accounting skills beyond APA team that values accuracy, accountability and continuous improvementApply now, or contact Sam Liu at Perigon Group on ******** *** for a confidential conversation.
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📌 Assistant Accountant: Payments & Reconciliations (Permanent) (Melbourne)
🏢 Perigon Group
📍 Melbourne