Assistant Accountant

The Role:
The Assistant Accountant will play a vital role in supporting the Financial Accountant and Financial Controller in various accounting functions. You will assist with financial reporting and analysis, including end-to-end month-end processes (including balance sheet and P&L), involvement in statutory (including assisting in yearly and half-year audits) and compliance reporting

Your day-to-day:

• Financial Reporting: Assist in preparing financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• General Ledger Maintenance: Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, including accruals, prepayments, and fixed assets.
• Assist in Budgeting and Forecasting: Support the finance team in the budgeting and forecasting process by providing accurate financial data and analysis.
• Reporting: Preparation and ownership of BAS/IAS and ABS surveys.
• Regular update of cashflow: Cash Management in conjunction with the Financial Accountant. Assisting in FBT returns and involvement in developing policy and procedures for record keeping.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for streamlining accounting processes and implementing best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and company policies.
• Financial Analysis: Conduct variance analysis and provide insights into financial performance to support decision-making.
• Audit Support: Assist with internal and external audit processes by preparing documentation and responding to audit inquiries.

Who you are:

• Minimum tertiary degree qualification in Accounting/Finance
• 2 years of similar experience within the professional services sector
• Ideally studying towards Professional Accounting qualification (eg. CA, CPA)
• Experience in accounting or finance roles, preferably within a professional services environment.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g. Deltek) and MS Excel.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What's in it for you?

• Work from home 3 days per week
• Flexible working hours - 8 hours of work between 7 am - 5.30 pm
• Respectful, supportive and collaborative culture
• Career growth opportunities
• Employee Assistant Program 

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now or email *********@sustainrecruit.com.

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