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Form of workAssistant Accountant - Full time
The Burgess Group is a dynamic family-based business with a diverse portfolio of interests that span from farming operations through to a significant portfolio of property investments.
What does the job look like?
Kickstart your career or further develop new skills with this dynamic business. As an Assistant Accountant, you’ll be exposed to all aspects of the business and form a crucial part of the small but dedicated team that manage and report the financial performance of the Burgess Group. From accounts payable to payroll, through to Board reporting, tax and BAS reporting, bank reconciliations, asset registers and insurance, you’ll gain experience across a wide range of accounting functions and businesses. Training and ongoing learning is encouraged and a flexible work environment possible to the candidate that can work autonomously.
Xero and Microsoft products are the foundation of our IT systems, so some experience in these is preferred. Based in Bundoora, in walking distance to Uni Hill DFO, with onsite parking available, the right candidate will have solid accounting and IT skills, work well in a team environment as well as show initiative and autonomy in completing tasks assigned to them.
Key areas:
- Assist and support the accountant and senior managers in the preparation, reporting and analysis of the performance for the Burgess Group of Companies.
- Facilitate the accurate and timely processing of accounts payable and receivable for the Burgess Group of Companies.
- Assist in payroll related functions.
- Assist in the reconciliation processes.
- Assist in the preparation of BAS statements.
- Assist in the keeping of registers and other one-off reporting projects.
- Be part of a team prepared to explore new opportunities for improvement.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
- A willingness to learn and take responsibility for some daily accounting functions over a diverse range of businesses.
- MS product knowledge is preferred, and Xero knowledge would be invaluable.
- Degree in Business Studies/Accounting.
