Assistant Accountant - SYD

Posted 27 September 2021
SalaryBase + Super
LocationSydney
Job type Permanent
DisciplineConstruction, Engineering & Rail
Reference796841

Job description

The Company:

With offices Nationally and Overseas, my client is a market leader in the complete design/ construct, and maintenance/repair for water projects across Australia. Due to extensive growth, they seek an assistant accountant for their South Sydney location.

The Role:
  • Supporting the CFO and Company accountant
  • Performing reconciliations of accounts & data entry of payables
  • Processing payments and invoices accurately and within expected time periods
  • Prepare customer invoices per invoice requests
  • Facilitate team and help as necessary with billing of Biogas electricity generation
  • New account application credit checks
  • Chase outstanding debit card receipts & invoices for payment
  • Verifying financial statements, ledgers and accounts and making corrections where appropriate
  • Prepare financial statements or other reports for ad hoc reporting and board packs
  • Preparing GST and VAT returns for AU, NZ, Fiji and UK
  • Assist in EOM reporting
  • Work with Company Accountant on stock management and reconciliations
  • Request forex spot rates and prepare for payments and manage Buy Forward deal register
The Candidate:
  • 2-3 years’ experience as an assistant accountant completing similar tasks to above
  • May have or be working towards a CPA/CA qualification
  • Ideally a Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Systems or related field.
  • Strong analytical skills, accuracy and attention to detail
  
On Offer:
  
Is the opportunity to work for a progressive company that is can take you on a successful career path. Excellent working conditions and amazing benefits for all employees. An attractive Base + Super is on offer.