Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant- SSP Australia (Sydney)

About SSP Australia

SSP is a leading global hospitality operator, delivering world-class food and beverage experiences to our customers throughout Australian airports as well as around the world in over 400+ locations. With over 50 years' experience in the travel market, we have a presence in 30+ countries and more than 550 brands in our portfolio of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide.

Our portfolio of local, international and breakthrough food brands play a vital role in providing unique, rewarding, and fulfilling food experiences in each of our travel locations.

This will be a fixed term role for 12 months where you will be working with a group of highly proficient and supportive team members. 

Responsibilities

• Preparation and processing of month end reporting up to the trial balance stage
• Processing of accruals, prepayments, and subsequent journals
• Non- trade invoices processing: including rental, overhead, staff reimbursement, credit card invoices and payment processing
• Reconciliations including general Ledger and balance Sheet
• Processing foreign currency Payments (if applicable)
• Managing inter-company transactions (if applicable)
• Involvement in the Accounts Payable, including payment processing and bank reconciliation.
• Involvement in the Accounts Receivable, including invoices issuing, payment chasing and bank reconciliation.
• Other ad hoc accounting duties to support the broader team

The ideal candidate will have the following attributes:

• Basic accounting skills as a minimum
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role
• Ability to work within strict deadlines and reporting time tables
• Prioritization and organizational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a wider team
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Some knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards
• Able to show initiative and be a self-starter
• Intermediate computer software skills, including Excel (vlook ups and pivot tables) and Accounting packages
• Business Degree, with a major in Finance or Accounting
• Studying towards CPA / CA – At least three courses passed

If this role interests you, and your experience aligns with the above, apply today!