Assistant Accountant / Intermediate Accountant

12th March, 2024

 
Take the next step in your career with CPM! Thrive in finance, embrace growth, and be part of our story.

• Diverse role & great opportunity to transition away from public practice
• Fun & supportive team with a dedicated career progression pathway mapped out
• Work close to home - Ipswich based with free onsite parking

About CPM Group CPM Group is a group of companies made up of; CPM Advisory & Project Management, CPM Civil, 4 Hearts Brewing, and Pumpyard Bar and we're located at the historic 88 Limestone Street precinct in Ipswich.
 
We're a team of passionate and down-to-earth professionals who know how to get things done. We've mastered the art of delivering outstanding results to our clients while maintaining a dynamic and engaging work environment for our team.
 
As an important part of the team, individuals will need to be passionate about living our company values:

• People First: We treat everyone with respect and dignity; within our teams, our client’s teams, project stakeholders and the wider community.
• Adaptability & Technical Excellence: We value the distinct needs of any project and never apply a “one size fits all” approach. We are adaptable to circumstances, resources and team dynamics and can respond rapidly to feedback, change or challenges.
• Collaboration: An environment of collaboration helps to foster great ideas, innovative solutions and a positive work environment.
• Positive Legacy: We believe that we have a duty to leave a positive legacy in every interaction with our teams, our clients, all stakeholders and on the projects we represent for the wider community

Role & Responsibilities
We’re looking for an experienced Assistant Accountant or someone who wants to transition out of public practice accountancy, ideally at an Intermediate or Senior Accountant level.
 
You’ll be joining a close-knit and down-to-earth Finance & Accounting team. You’ll be reporting directly to the Business Leader of Finance & Governance and will be responsible for overseeing multiple entities.
 
We are looking for a loyal, hard-working individual whose personality will slot into the dynamics of our Finance Team and who ideally can hit the ground running. An immediate start is desirable.

• Cashflow – maintain cashflow and daily reporting
• Payroll – calculation of leave accruals, preparing and reviewing payroll, Superannuation payments, payroll tax, WorkCover, calculations for terminations etc.
• Creditors – dealing with supplier enquiries, reconciliations, arranging payment
• Debtors – review outstanding debtors and reports to management, receipt of funds and reconciliation of debtors
• Budgets – preparing budgets, reporting on performance against forecasts and budgets
• Banking – managing transactions, set-up of Payroll processing and administering payments to suppliers
• Reporting – weekly cashflow and management reports, month end procedures (including P&L, balance sheet and account reconciliations, intercompany loans and registers and stock reconciliations
• Quarterly – preparation and lodgement of BAS statements

Skills | Experience | Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in relevant field
• 2 + years experience in a similar role OR
• 3 + years in public practice as an Intermediate or Senior Accountant in Business Services & Tax
• High attention to detail
• Excellent time management, verbal and written communication skills
• A positive attitude and a great willingness to learn

CPM Life & Benefits

• Paid professional membership fees including CA/CPA support and mentorship
• Study and exam leave support
• Real career opportunities – this role is part of a dedicated progression pathway that will develop as the company continuously grows
• Professional development planning
• We even own a craft brewery with a special discounted staff lunch menu and discount card!
• Free team pizza lunches every fortnight
• Health and Wellness programs including access to an Employee Assistance Program
• Head office located at Ipswich with free staff parking
• Flexible / Hybrid work arrangements

We also have an unrivalled People First Program (Thrive) that includes:

• A dedicated coaching and mentoring program
• Massages at work
• Pilates program
• An UBER generous employee referral program
• Regular team events including our Quarterly (all team conferences)
• Annual Conference Retreat & Christmas Party (this year it’ll be an overnight stay with Partners at Sheraton Mirage, Gold Coast)
• We value diverse ideas, perspectives, and thinking styles, recognising that a mix of experiences and skills, fuels our innovation. With mutual respect, we appreciate and honour the unique potential and contributions of everyone. 

Next Steps
The CPM proposition is unrivalled. Our story is real, and the business is a genuine success story.
 
If you feel that you align with the type of person we are seeking, please apply online.
 

CPM is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.