Assistant Financial Accountant

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Assistant Financial Accountant to support our finance team in Australia. This role combines transactional finance duties with broader responsibilities in management reporting, offering a great opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in accounting. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and adding value through effective management reporting.

Responsibilities of the role

Accounting

• Perform month-end process, post journal entries, balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations
• Prepare monthly management accounts and variance analysis
• Collaborate with wider finance team to ensure timely and accurate group reporting
• Review and process employee expense claims in line with company policy
• Assist with completion of year-end external audit
• Assist with general administrative tasks as required

Accounts Payable / Receivable

• Onboard new suppliers in compliance with the company’s internal policies
• Process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
• Manage purchase order and invoice matching process
• Coordinate and prepare payments runs for supplier invoices and intragroup funding
• Manage processing of revenue invoices, supporting documents, and payment
• Respond to and resolve external and internal queries in a timely manner

Requirements

• Experience in preparing management accounts for multiple entities
• Experience in managing payments in accounts payable and receivable
• Good understanding of Australian accounting standards
• Competency using MS Excel, Office, and processing journals in a mid-sized or large ERP
• Working knowledge of Australian GST and FBT
• Experience with Australian BAS preparation is advantageous but not essential
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across departments
• CPA/CA qualification or nearing completion is prefered

Benefits

• 25 Days of annual leave
• Flexible working
• Short Term Incentive bonus based on company and personal targets
• Great working culture globally
• Attractive remuneration package