Mk2 Recruitment is an Australian privately owned recruitment company specialising in the Infrastructure, Asphalt/Roads, Mining, Civil, Construction, Engineering, Defence, Oil & Gas sectors.
We are seeking a meticulous Accountant to join our team at our Head Office branch in Hilton, SA. This role will support our CFO with all the financial and management accounting and reporting within the business including profit and loss accounts, balance sheet, and account reconciliations, payroll (labour hire) as well as assisting in review of accounts payable/accounts receivable and management of debtor’s insurance limits.
This is a hands-on role which will require a range of skills and may involve a range of activities from bookkeeping/payroll through to more complex accounting and reporting.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Accounting
- Balance sheet reconciliation – predominantly around payroll reconciliations given nature of the business
- Accounts payable
- Accounts receivable
- Management reporting – income statement and balance sheet preparation
- Co-ordinating with tax accountants/external accountants around tax planning and year end
In addition, the accountant will be required to assist with the processing of some of the labour hire payroll which will involve:
- Setting up payroll interpreters for various clients/awards so that timesheets are correctly interpreted which in turn will reduce the amount of time spent on payroll processing
- Ensure timesheets are received for all candidates (mostly online) and processed.
- Run the payroll and preparation of bank files
- Prepare the client invoices and preparation of uploads for financing.
- Preparation of weekly reports
- Preparation of quarterly superannuation submissions
- Review payroll creditors (CSA, BIRST, CILSL)
- Work with the CFO on the weekly PAYG calculations
- The accountant will be responsible for ensuring with the CFO that there is adequate insurance in place on all debtors and that limits are appropriate.
SKILLS REQUIRED
- Relevant demonstrated experience in the above finance areas
- Demonstrated experience in using Microsoft Office suite (Primarily Excel intermediate to advanced), XERO & Astute Payroll systems.
- Well-developed communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills to support liaison with staff, key external stakeholders, contractors, partners, suppliers, and consultants
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent organisational skills, flexibility, and ability to work well in a team
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance or higher
- 5 years accounting experience in a similar role
SALARY / LOCATION
- Salary $75,000-$80,000 (plus Super) based on qualification and experience.
- Full-time, Monday - Friday
- Office based role to engage and support fellow team members (Hilton, SA)