AddressAbout the role:
An exciting ongoing opportunity to join Box Hill Institute as the Assistant Accountant!
The Assistant Accountant is responsible for providing a broad range of support to the Finance team to meet its operational, reporting and compliance obligations.
Within this role, you are required to work with other Finance staff, specifically the Financial Accountants and the Accounts Team Leader, in a range of capacities on an operational, day-to-day basis. You will be responsible for carrying out professional accounting duties related to aspects of financial accounting activities. As the Assistant Accountant, you will be contributing significantly towards all aspects of finance operations, including compliance reporting, month-end processing, and transactional processing of accounts payable, accounts receivable and purchasing. In addition, you will have the opportunity to support a wide range of financial services, including fleet management, oversight of credit card arrangements and treasury functions.
The role reports to the Financial Controller and forms part of the broader Finance, Payroll and Procurement team, which is a dynamic group focused on process efficiency, quality outcomes, productive partnerships and a commitment to professionalism and continuous improvement. The team is responsible for compliance with government regulations and BHI’s financial policies and procedures by providing high quality advice and support to managers and employees engaged in financial transactions throughout the organisation.
This opportunity is full time, ongoing. Salary is PACCT 5 $70,012 per annum (exclusive of superannuation).
About You:
- A tertiary qualification in commerce and/or accounting that qualifies for entry into CA/CPA accreditation.
- Completed or studying towards the CA/CPA accreditation.
- Demonstrated experience, understanding and/or ability to apply broad specialist
- knowledge in accounting and finance operations
- Ability to cooperate and work well with others in the pursuit of team goals as well as the ability to collaborate and share information appropriately whilst accommodating and working well with the different working styles of others
- High level of interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with demonstrated experience in preparing high quality, accurate correspondence and reports to stakeholders
- Demonstrated experience and ability to regularly plan and track progress on work tasks and takes an organised and methodical approach to work. Addresses priority tasks first
- High level of problem-solving skills including the ability to exercise sound judgement and make recommendations when necessary
- Proven experience in making rational and sound decisions based on consideration of the facts and alternatives. Maintains confidentiality and displays an ability to exercise tact and discretion
About Us:
We are proud to be a leading education provider with a strong reputation for delivering high quality educational outcomes.
Our organisation comprises of Box Hill Institute (Box Hill & Lilydale locations) and Centre for Adult Education (Melbourne CBD) as well as partnerships across various correctional and defence sites in Victoria.
We are committed to a highly motivated and aligned workforce, so we’ll be by your side to enable you, help you grow, and offer you benefits which enhance your work life balance.
Box Hill Institute is a welcoming, safe and respectful work environment. We are work-life friendly and an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for our vacancies.
Benefits:
We offer more than just a job; we offer benefits to enhance your work life, help you grow, and celebrate your achievements. Employment benefits include:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Career progression opportunities and reward & recognition programs
- On-site parking
- Novated leasing and salary packaging
- Access to health & wellbeing resources
- Employee discounts on health insurance, car rental, newspaper subscriptions and more
- Access to libraries offering ebooks, films, novels, children's books and so much more
- Discounts on CAE/Box Hill Institute short courses for staff and their immediate family as well as discounted access to our floristry, beauticians, restaurant, Vet & dog grooming
- Purchased Leave
If you have questions about this role, please contact Eileen Macken via email at eileen.macken@boxhill.edu.au
Applications close: 5pm Monday 26th February 2024
We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
Candidates for employment at Box Hill Institute will be subject to pre-employment probity checks, and must satisfy Box Hill Institute’s pre-conditions for employment. These include providing a satisfactory (valid employee) Working With Children Check and National Police Check.
Box Hill Institute reserves the right to withdraw an advertised position at any stage.
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