Assistant Accountant

Company Description
About Us
RWWA is a dynamic, versatile and commercial organisation that operates in meeting and furthering the needs of the racing and wagering industry in Western Australia.
Our purpose is to ensure the long-term sustainability of the WA racing industry and we achieve this goal through being the controlling authority for the three racing codes of thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing in WA as well as incorporating wagering through the WA TAB.
The impact of our industry is vast, with a strong customer base involved in racing and wagering each year. We are here for our people and for our animals, and proudly support our community and our sporting champions every day. At RWWA, we back ourselves and each other. We believe that together, as one team, we will make a positive and lasting difference for the WA community.
Job Description
The Opportunity
We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Assistant Accountant to join our team. This role calls for someone with strong transactional service and numeracy skills, a positive disposition and exceptional business acumen. In this role you will be responsible to provide support to the Finance Transactional Services Team with end-to-end accounts receivables, weekly settlement process, accounts payables, bank reconciliations, and balance sheet reconciliations.
Qualifications
About You

• A Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field
• Demonstrated experience in a Transactional teams' environment
• Strong understanding of accounting and taxation principles including GST and WHT compliance according to ATO guidelines
• Experience on complex general ledger reconciliations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with detail-oriented mindset on maintaining accuracy and integrity of accounts and complete the tasks independently
• Well-developed knowledge and understanding of computerised accounting systems as well as Microsoft Office/Windows environment
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, treasury instructions, accounting principles and practices applicable to the position

Additional Information
What are you waiting for?
Apply now with your CV and cover letter telling us why you're the perfect fit for this opportunity.
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As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to complete Pre-Employment screening, which will include two reference checks, police clearance and Australian Working Rights check.
Additional benefits

• Forward-thinking and ambitious team that values diversity, hard work, and the continuous quest for excellence.
• Personal training and development budget
• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
• 17.5% loading on Annual Leave
• Enjoy discounts on optical and Private Health Insurance
• The opportunity to participate in a variety of regular employee experience events and wellness initiatives.
• Generous maternity/paternity leave entitlements

At Racing and Wagering WA, we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity of gender, thought, experience, and ethnicity. We are committed to providing a safe work environment and making reasonable adjustments in which everyone is included and treated fairly.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.
We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.
Applications close Friday 22nd March 2024