Assistant Accountant

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Job Details

Title:                         Assistant Accountant

• Reports to:              Finance Manager          

Location:                 National Office

• Works with:             Clients, Candidates and Internal staff

Statement Of Overall Responsibility

The Assistant Accountant will provide support to the Financial Manager and wider finance team by preparing financial/management accounts, fixed asset registers, balance sheet reconciliations, board reports, statutory returns and accounts payable and receivable.

The Assistant Accountant is also responsible for the finalisation of month and year-end accounts.

The Person

Values

Be Real, Determined and People Focussed

Daily Habits

• Act with integrity
• See the potential
• Talk straight
• Take the initiative
• Go the extra mile
• Get the job done
• Make customers the priority
• Value every candidate
• Play for the team
• Keep in mind our commitment to SSS - Sales, Service and Safety

Essential Skills / Experience

• Three (3) years minimum experience in Financial Accounting role
• Ability to work under pressure and within deadlines
• Business/Management qualifications
• Attention to accuracy and detail
• MS office, database experience

Desirable Skills

• Accounting qualifications
• SUN Accounting System Experience
• Strong excel skills
• Experience in small team environment
• Experience in the recruitment industry

The Duties

Key Responsibilities

Performance Review Measures (Kpi’S)

Monthly Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet and Reporting

• Ensure completion of bank reconciliations and obtain sign off per the agreed month end timeframe.
• Assist in preparing month end reports and board reports.
• Perform designated balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis
• Maintain fixed assets register
• Prepare designated daily, weekly and monthly reporting (e.g. cashflow daily forecast, Weekly Report, DSO, Workers comp claims cost etc)
• Financial timetables are met
• Monthly preparation of reconciliations is undertaken in an efficient and timely manner
• Journals and reports are completed in a timely manner

Year End

• Involvement in Year End process
• Assist FM in dealing with auditors
• Involvement in Statutory account preparation
• Involvement in preparation of Income Tax return
• Timely and efficient handling of all Year End processes
• Positive feedback from auditors

Statutory Returns

• Involvement with FBT returns
• BAS preparation for the group companies
• IAS preparation for the operating payroll companies
• Payroll tax returns
• ABS returns
• All statutory returns completed by due date

Process And Procedures

• Work with the Finance Manager (FM) to constantly improve internal controls
• Work with the FM to refine and improve processes and procedures
• Involvement in the improvement of financial processes and procedures

Professionalism

• Adherence to the Company Code of Conduct
• Ensure all activities comply with relevant statutory and regulatory requirements, legal demands and professional and ethical standards
• Uphold strict confidentiality, in accordance with Company Policies and Privacy Legislation, when dealing with sensitive information and stakeholder’s personal, financial and business details
• Behave in an appropriate and professional manner towards candidates, employees, managers and clients. This extends to the appropriate use of IT which includes social media
• No breaches of Company Code of Conduct
• Strict adherence to privacy and confidentiality requirements – no breaches of policy and contractual obligations
• Compliance with company policies and procedures
• No breaches of professional etiquette

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