R.m.williams | Assistant Accountant

Position Summary:
As the Assistant Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in developing a strong foundation in accounting principles and become an integral partner to the organisation. This position will focus on preparing and reconciling accounting information across various finance areas, including supporting our expanding operations in New Zealand. Ensuring the completion of monthly, quarterly, and yearly reconciliations in a timely manner to meet internal reporting deadlines and audit requirements will be a key aspect of your responsibilities.
  
This position is suited to individuals who thrive on challenges and possess curiosity to learn and develop. As a go-getter, you will relish the opportunity to tackle new tasks head-on and contribute to the dynamic environment at R.M.Williams. This role presents genuine opportunities for career advancement, making it an ideal starting point for those at the early stages of their finance career.
Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review month end prepayments and accruals, ensuring accurate recognition of expenses in accordance with accounting principals and company policies
• Maintenance of fixed asset register, including:
  • o Reconciliation of fixed asset and WIP accounts
  • o Processing of fixed asset additions and disposals
  • o Monthly depreciation of fixed assets
• Monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Monthly inter-company invoicing
• Assist in preparation of direct and indirect tax returns and reconciliations
• Assist with compilation of information requests from other government agencies e.g. ABS, ASIC etc
• Responsible for managing and reconciling banking transactions, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Reconciliation of Custom charges and Travel expense and the processing of the appropriate journals
• Lease accounting update and journal processing for make good provision
• Various ad-hoc projects as required by the business
• Support the annual audit process by working to ensure the smooth execution of audit procedures and provision of documents around your areas of responsibility

Required Experience & Education:

• Completed Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Commerce
• 1-2 years of accounting experience in a commercial setting, ideally in manufacturing or retail industry
• Preference towards someone actively pursuing or intending to pursue the CA/CPA program 

Technical Requirements:

• Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel
• Sound understanding of accounting principles (particularity AASB 16 – Property, Plant and Equipment)
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and streamlining tasks within your areas of responsibility
• Meticulous, well organized, and ability to multi-task in a results oriented, hands-on business environment
• Demonstrates a proactive “can do” attitude with a strong willingness to learn and grow
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills

What we offer:

• Be part of an established and iconic Australian brand
• Long term career development opportunities 
• Generous product allowance
• 40% employee discount
• Annual bonus scheme 
• Flexible working arrangements 
• Paid parental leave
• Paid volunteer leave
• Exclusive private health partnership

About R.M.Williams:

Since 1932, R.M.Williams has answered a call for hardwearing, timeless products that can hold up against the harsh conditions of the Australian outback - and look good whilst doing it. Our bestselling leather boots and belts are still crafted by hand in Adelaide, South Australia, alongside an ever-growing range of apparel, accessories and lifestyle products. At the heart of everything we do is a simple promise of loyalty and endurance; a commitment that our products will accompany their wearer on all of life’s great journeys. Reginald Murray ‘RM’ Williams always said, ‘it’s the people who make a company’ and we stand by that statement today, with a global network of teams that feels like family. A culture of growth, development and team spirit is central to our success. 
 
R.M.Williams appreciates the importance and value of a diverse workforce and is committed to the principle of equal opportunity for all employees and to provide employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at R.M.Williams are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, colour, religion or belief, sex, gender identity, national origin or family or parental status. R.M.Williams will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
If you feel you are suited to this role and want to be part of an iconic Australian Company, please apply below with your resume attached.