AddressThis successful privately owned group has an expanding footprint with a strong vision for growth. This success of this organsiation is built on strong relationships, quality, and service.
The Role
Reporting to the Financial Controller, as Company Accountant you will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting and finance requirements for the business.
This role is responsible for producing P&L and Balance Sheet reports, month end reconciliations, Quarterly BAS, FBT and with accurate reporting for business which includes finding discrepancies and highlight to the FC.
As Company Accountant you will ensure accuracy and integrity of financials for processing & end of year support working with the Financial Controller and external accountants.
You will provide monthly Department P&L review support and financial management support for functional / departmental leads, assisting them with identifying areas for improvement, investigating areas where necessary and highlighting concerns to management.
Key areas of responsibility will include :
- Profit &Loss, Balance Sheet reports for all entities in Xero including month end reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts
- GL journals, intercompany, recharges etc.
- Maintaining company’s Fixed Asset register
- Calculation and lodgment of quarterly BAS, FBT
- Processing of weekly payroll and all payroll related taxation requirements with meeting strict reporting deadlines
- Responsible for maintaining an accurate database in XERO.
- Work closely with Project Managers on Profit Lines, Revenue and Costs to assist them in having accurate data.
- Support managers with understanding their Profit & Loss within Departments, driving accurate, efficient data knowledge.
- Assist in audit and year end reconciliations, liaise with external accountants as required
- Coordinate bank deposits and reconciliation, in order to report financial results on a regular basis to management, ensuring positive cash flow balances and working together with Finance manager to ensure accurate cashflow forecast.
- Regularly review and monitor finance processes to identify process improvements, and gaps in order to improve efficiency.
- Support and be backup for Accounts Payable Clerk and Bookkeeper roles
- CA/CPA desirable but not necessary.
- 5+ years’ experience working in a similar role,
- Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
- Proficiency in Xero and Approval Max software
- Experience in end-to-end payroll
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Previous experience in Time and Attendance and Payroll Systems such as: ELMO, or any other Payroll and Time & Attendance system is desirable.
- Convenience to work close to home in the Eastern Suburbs - easy to access with onsite parking.
- Hybrid hours - flexibility to work from home
- Small, friendly & collaborative working environment
- Competitive Remuneration
**Candidates must be available to start on short notice***
