Assistant Accountant Part-Time (3 Days)

Your new company

This supportive finance team is looking for a proactive and adaptable Assistant Accountant to join them on a 12-month contract, to cover parental leave. This is a unique opportunity to work in this shared role, in a part-time capacity 3 Days a week (Monday to Wednesday).

Your new role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for the following:

• Manage end-to-end accounting operations, including payable, receivables, BAS, reconciliations etc.
• Month-end and year-end processes, including assisting with preparation of year-end financials
• Experience with project accounting and managing the financials for the lifecycle of their projects
• Completion of bank and general ledger reconciliations
• Cash flow reporting
• Assist in the monthly preparation of billings schedules, invoices and remittances
• Assisting with budgeting and forecasting where required
• Provide key stakeholders with information required for operational decision-making including analysis, forecasting and modelling of any proposed business opportunities

What you'll need to succeed

• Tertiary degree qualification in finance/commerce
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in broad-based Accounting roles
• High proficiency in MS Office suite - Intermediate - advanced Excel with prior experience with ERP systems
• Strong team player, willing to lend a hand across the team when required
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and clear communication skills, in-person and online, via email, combined with effective listening skills which are critical to the role
• Superb organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple briefs and perform under pressure

What you'll get in return

• A supportive work environment
• Hybrid working conditions and a flexible schedule
• Unique part-time opportunity

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to **************@hays.com.au