Assistant Accountant

At Aurion, we’ve been the trusted people and payroll partner of Australian businesses for over 35 years. We are committed to delivering exceptional people and payroll solutions to make life work better for our customers.

Our powerful, industry-leading people and payroll software supports hundreds of Australian businesses to have simple, effective solutions to meet their unique and complex requirements.

As a key member of our Finance team, you’ll handle Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) responsibilities while supporting end-of-month (EOM) processes. This role is ideal for an intermediate Accountant with a solid understanding of accounting principles, and who is eager to contribute to the financial success of our growing organisation. The role is a 12-month parental leave contract.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable function.
• Facilitate our Purchase Order process.
• Complete Financial Reports and provide relevant information to business units.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Verify balances in general ledger accounts and rectify discrepancies.
• Assist with monthly financial results including balance sheet reconciliations and journals.
• Assist with year-end accounts and group reporting.
• Support systems and process improvement projects.
• Maintain internal controls, including risk assessments and reviews of risk area within the Finance team.

Skills and experience

• Minimum 2+ years working in a similar role.
• Pre-requisite for this role is to be CPA or CA Qualified or working towards
• Essential to hold a bachelor’s degree in commerce, Business or Accounting
• Sound understanding and knowledge of accounting principles and standards.
• Strong attention to detail alongside critical and analytical thinking
• Demonstrate a high level of written and verbal communication.
• Prior experience dealing with creditors, debtors, reconciliations and monthly financial reporting is highly desirable.

Benefits of joining our team

• Training, guidance, and assistance provided to further your career development.
• Competitive salary package
• Flexible working arrangements
• Great team culture
• Future career opportunities in a thriving tech business
• Employee benefits including flexible work arrangements, health checks, employee assistance program and much more!
• The security of joining a trusted and established Australian brand.

Our people are integral to our success. As part of the Aurion team you can look forward to receiving strong support to progress in your role and enjoy a friendly, respectful, collaborative culture. At Aurion, fantastic work is done by fantastic people, and you have the opportunity to work with true industry experts. 

Rated an HRD Employer of Choice for 3 years in a row, we offer a range of industry-leading benefits, including:

• Salary sacrificing options
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Hybrid working arrangements available
• Generous parental leave, career breaks, study leave and unpaid leave
• Recognition and rewards program

Diversity and inclusion is strongly supported at Aurion from our Leadership Team down, who reflect the company’s values and promote our ‘One Team Aurion’ culture. People of all nationalities, gender identities, and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, are encouraged to apply. 

We also encourage individuals with disabilities to apply. We will provide the right physical environment and support for anyone to enjoy equal access to the right employment opportunities, from the interview process and beyond.

If this job interests you but you aren’t certain if you meet all the requirements, we encourage you to still apply.

We’re excited to welcome our new team member. If this opportunity sounds right for you, then please apply through Seek today.