Assistant Accountant

Are you a detail-oriented finance professional looking for a dynamic role that offers flexibility and growth? 
 

Your new role 
Working in either our Melbourne or Sydney office, you will support the Finance and Operations Manager with a varied range of accounting tasks, allowing you the opportunity to grow and develop in a supportive and collaborative environment. Your key responsibilities include:  

• Management of the Accounts Payable process, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial transactions. 
• Completion of employee expenses and credit card reconciliations with precision. 
• Management of monthly client invoicing/adjustments and assist in setting up new clients on accounting systems (Xero and WorkflowMax). 
• Preparation of payroll and support with all payroll queries, contributing to the smooth operation of our financial systems. 
• Assisting with the preparation of the annual FBT return, workers comp insurance and payroll tax. 
• Involvement in ad hoc project work, showcasing your versatility and contributing to the continuous improvement of our financial processes. 

A bit about you 

• You have completed an undergraduate degree in accounting and/or hold a CPA qualification or in the process of completing. 
• You exhibit confident and professional communication with colleagues and enjoy working collaboratively. 
• You have an aptitude for software, systems and technology and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Experience with Xero and WorkflowMax software is preferred but not essential. 
• You’re proactive in maintaining client relationships and understand and incorporate stakeholders and customer needs into decision making.  

 
A bit about us 
Our story began in 2016. James Joy and David Nicholas took the leap of faith and commenced operations in Sydney as Essence Project Management. They believe by doing the right thing for people, clients, communities and the planet, they are also doing the best thing for their business. 
  
Their vision was to build a project management consultancy that reflected these values. Since their humble beginnings, the company has established offices in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, and has active projects in most major states and territories.  
  
Our values are a huge part of our culture. A culture that’s growing to support our business strategy, our people, our clients and community expectations of us. We thrive on challenges, operate on trust, and leverage the diverse perspectives of people on our team in everything we do.