Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant

Your New Company

Join a growing organisation within the transport and logistics sector that operates across multiple business entities. Reporting to the Finance Manager and working as part of a close-knit finance team, you'll gain exposure to a broad range of accounting functions in a busy and fast-paced environment. This is an initial 12-month fixed-term contract with strong potential for extension or permanency for the right candidate.

Your New RoleThis is a hands-on role with a strong focus on Accounts Payable, while also providing wider support across accounting, reconciliations, reporting and payroll administration.Your responsibilities will include:

• End-to-end Accounts Payable processing across multiple entities
• Investigating and correcting invoice and AP processing discrepancies
• Processing supplier invoices and maintaining accurate financial records
• Assisting with Accounts Receivable activities, including a small volume of customer invoicing
• Posting journals and supporting month-end accounting processes
• Performing bank, balance sheet and credit card reconciliations
• Processing intercompany transactions and reconciliations
• Assisting with payroll administration, including job card and time attendance data entry
• Producing reports from accounting and finance systems
• Supporting the Finance Manager with general accounting and administrative duties
• Maintaining high levels of accuracy across all financial data and reporting

What You'll Need to Succeed

To be successful, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant, Junior Accountant or Accounts Payable position
• An accounting qualification, studies in progress, or equivalent practical experience
• Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals and financial processes
• Experience with accounts payable processing and reconciliations
• Exposure to intercompany accounting transactions
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLookups and formulas
• High attention to detail and strong numerical accuracy
• Experience using ERP or accounting systems such as Pronto, Redmap and/or Concur will be highly regarded
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• A proactive and team-focused approach

What You'll Get in Return

• Salary from $68,000-$70,000 + Super
• Potential flexibility up to $72,000 + Super for an exceptional candidate
• Exposure to a broad range of accounting responsibilities across multiple business entities
• Supportive and collaborative finance team environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Strong potential for the role to extend beyond the initial contract term

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or email Adrian.Payne@hays.com.au or call us now on 02 4222 0186
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