Assistant Accountant

Maxitool PNG is looking for a Assistant Accountant to join their team in their Edmonton Office

Maxitool PNG Australia

Maxitool PNG Australia are a Nth Qld owned and operated company who provide a variety of services to the Mining sector in Papua New Guinea including Fire Suppression sales & services and heavy equipment sales & services.
Located in Edmonton near Bentley Park, we have been operating for over 11 years and are currently going through a growth and expansion phase and have an opportunity for an Assistant Accountant to join our small friendly team, working alongside one other payroll & finance officer.
This is a senior role which will see the successful candidate undertake payroll, accounting, reporting and general admin duties; you will display a high level of accuracy and professionalism and the ability to work autonomously. This position offers an opportunity for the right person to expand on their current skills & experience and grow their career into a more senior role with the company.
The key responsibilities of this position will include:

• Accurate set up of employee, client & supplier card files in MYOB
• Maintaining employee information in MYOB and other registers
• Processing of small fortnightly & monthly payroll for in country and ex-pat employees; including
• Checking timesheets to roster
• Accurate data entry of timesheets into MYOB
• Calculation of income tax deductions
• Managing employee entitlements, deductions and reimbursements
• Accounts Payable & Receivable functions; including
• Raising PO’s
• Invoicing clients in accordance with PO’s & work sheets
• Processing payment receipts
• Collection of outstanding invoices
• Accurate Data entry of A/P invoices including GST, account & job codes
• Monthly reconciliation of supplier statements
• Various compliance reporting including payroll tax, GST and PAYGW
• Completion of bank & credit card reconciliations, and other balance sheet accounts
• Monthly management reporting
• Assisting with visa applications
• General Office/Admin duties

Working alongside an experienced payroll & finance officer the successful applicant will receive on the job training and ideally be degree qualified or working towards their degree together with prior experience in a hands-on finance and payroll role and be able to demonstrate:-

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting (or working towards it)
• Highly organised with excellent time management skills
• Excellent knowledge of MYOB or similar software
• Fast & accurate data entry skills with a high degree of accuracy
• Prior experience in payroll and invoicing
• Prior experience in the A/P and A/R functions
• The ability to prioritise daily workflow according to the needs of the business
• Experience using MSO (particularly Excel) and similar software
• Exposure to cash flow management
• Fantastic communication skills, both verbal & written
• An engaging friendly & confident manner
• Outstanding customer service skills
• The ability to work independently with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• A high level of maturity and confidentiality
• A great team ethos
• Current Drivers Licence
• Prior experience in the Mining sector or working with PNG clients will be highly regarded although not essential

A permanent full-time role is being offered with an excellent salary which is negotiable depending on the skills & experience of the successful candidate; along with training & the opportunity for professional development.
To apply for this position please email your resume together with a cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience to:- Julie.Duncan@maxitool.com.au
Only applicants with the right to live and work in Australia will be considered for this role.