Assistant Accountant
- Support the Finance team with month-end and year-end accounting processes.
- Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities.
- Contribute to financial reporting and process improvement initiatives.
Assistant Accountant
Location: Melbourne Inner City
Employment Type: Full-time
Contract Type: Permanent
Industry: Retail
Reporting to: Finance Manager
About the Organisation
Join a globally recognised retail organisation with an established presence in Australia and an exciting, fast-paced working environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Junior Accountant to join a high-performing finance team and develop their accounting skills within a large, well-respected international business.
About the Role
As a Junior Accountant, you will support the broader Finance team across a range of accounting and financial administration activities. This role would suit an early-career accountant looking to build strong foundations across month-end, reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger accounting.
You will work closely with experienced finance professionals and have the opportunity to gain exposure to the financial operations of a large, complex retail organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with month-end and year-end accounting processes
- Prepare and maintain balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations
- Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities
- Process journals, accruals and prepayments
- Assist with bank and credit card reconciliations
- Support the preparation of financial reports and management accounts
- Assist with invoice processing and payment runs as required
- Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies
- Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation
- Assist with audit requirements and provide supporting information when required
- Support the Finance team with budgeting, forecasting and reporting activities
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives across the Finance function
- Provide general accounting and administrative support to the wider Finance team
About You
We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Junior Accountant who is keen to develop their career within a globally recognised organisation.
You will ideally have:
- A degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline
- 1-2 years' experience in an accounting or finance environment
- Strong understanding of fundamental accounting principles
- Experience with reconciliations and general ledger processes
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
- A proactive approach and willingness to learn
- The ability to work collaboratively within a busy Finance team
CA/CPA studies, or an intention to commence professional studies, would be highly regarded.
What's on Offer
- Opportunity to join a globally recognised and highly regarded retail organisation
- Melbourne inner-city location with excellent public transport access
- Exposure to a large and sophisticated Finance function
- Strong opportunities for learning, development and career progression
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Broad exposure across financial accounting and retail operations
- Competitive salary and employee benefits
- Opportunity to build a long-term career within a global organisation
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