AddressCalling all Assistant Accountants who are seeking a career in Client Advisory and Virtual CFO services . . .
Not just number crunchers, at Lucent Advisory we provide our clients with a holistic solution offering services in Virtual CFO, Tax, HR and payroll.
Proactive advice is at our core and as an Accountant on our Virtual CFO team you will go beyond the numbers, ensuring our clients receive proactive support and advice in relation to the management of their bookkeeping, and financial reporting and compliance.
As a completely cloud-based firm, we consider ourselves part of a new generation of tech-smart, cloud-savvy business advisors. Join the Lucent Advisory team and help us transform businesses through accounting and compliance!
The Role
Working closely with our Accountants, as an Assistant Accountant on our Virtual CFO Team you will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely accounts processing and reconciliation services to a range of SME clients in various industries.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records using Xero accounting software
- Reconcile bank accounts and credit card statements utilising automation tools where possible
- Process supplier invoices in Dext, reconcile supplier statements, liaise with suppliers and prepare payments ready for approval
- Prepare customer invoices, send statements and follow up overdue accounts as required
- Prepare monthly payroll reconciliations and returns including Payroll Tax & Instalment Activity Statements
- Assist the Accountants with the on-boarding of new clients into the team including setting up Xero, Dext & Approval Max systems
- Liaise with clients in regards to queries and missing information
- Assist the Accountants with other accounting tasks as required
About You
This role is well suited for an Assistant Accountant looking to take the next step in their career. The ideal candidate is someone who has a passion for helping businesses succeed, enjoys learning new skills and working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be highly organised and have a strong desire to contribute to team success.
The successful candidate will also demonstrate the following experience and attributes:
- Minimum 1 year experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar role
- A degree or diploma in Accounting (or studying towards)
- Intermediate knowledge of Xero accounting system
- Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential
- Exceptional organisational skills and a high level of attention to detail
- Ability to learn new systems quickly and invest in their own learning
- Excellent interpersonal skills and can operate well within a team
- Experience working on multiple business entities and/or within a client service environment would be advantageous
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to fast track your accounting career!
What we can offer you:
- Mentoring, training, and career development guided by our experienced CA/CPA’s.
- Exposure to multiple businesses and industries.
- A supportive team culture where it counts, including fun team events!
- Challenging role with work/life balance and study support.
- A competitive salary which will grow as you grow!
Please apply via Seek only by attaching an updated resume and covering letter summarising how you meet the criteria specified in the advert.
