An exciting opportunity exists for a junior Accountant to join our team. If you are motivated with a team focus, have a high attention to detail and looking for a role that lets you make an impact every day, then we would love to hear from you!
You will report to the Finance Manager, and support with the following day-to-day tasks:
- Manage and maintain daily cashflows – including cashflow forecasts and communications with stakeholders on capital expenditure.
- Analyse weekly sales and provide insight on trends. · Implement and manage cash control procedures with venue managers.
- Preparation and maintenance of stock control procedures including variance analysis.
- Work alongside the Finance Manager and play a critical role in the month-end closure procedures, preparing & posting journals, and Balance Sheet reconciliations.
- Preparation and lodgement of monthly compliance including consumer taxes, payroll withholding taxes and state payroll taxes.
- Prepare P&L variance analysis for presentation in monthly board meetings.
- Maintain rapport with suppliers including Negotiation and oversight of credit terms for new suppliers.
- Preparation of reconciliations for annual compliance including state payroll taxes, corporate income taxes and insurance policy submissions.
- Assistance with formulation of annual budgets, including preparing assumptions and models.
- Work on ad-hoc projects alongside the wider finance team, including ideations for process improvements, new initiatives & business cases impacting the finance team.
If you have the following skills and experience, then we’d love to meet you!
- Enthusiasm, drive and fantastic written and verbal communication skills
- A bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, with a CA/CPA qualification or a desire to commence
- Strong attention to detail and working knowledge of fundamental accounting concepts and standards
- At least 2 years of experience in a similar role
- Strong Excel skills
- A keen interest in financial systems with exposure to Pronto Xi, and Oracle R&A being advantageous
- Ability to demonstrate initiative, flexibility, and attention to detail in a busy, changing work environment
What we offer
- Contribute to fighting world hunger one plate at a time! (Plate4Plate: https://www.zambrero.com.au/plate4plate)
- Have access to Zam Perks! our Perks and Benefits program:
- Discounts from over 400 retailers Australia-wide, like Coles, JB Hi Fi, the Iconic, Myer and more!
- Access workout videos, recipes, financial tips and more designed to support your wellbeing.
- Vibrant office space in Circular Quay, with access to amenities and public transport, stocked with coffee, brekkie, snacks!
- Great career growth and development opportunities.
- Inclusive team: We're from all over the world and see our diversity in backgrounds, identities, thoughts and beliefs as our greatest asset.
- Fun work environment: From celebrating the big and little wins, to focaccia competitions, team lunches, wellness and social activities.
Our Junior Accountant position is a permanent full-time role based in the CBD. All applications will be considered in professional confidence. To register your interest for the role, please submit your application today! Whilst we respect the services offered by recruiters, we are managing the placement of this role internally.