Assistant Accountant
- Join a supportive finance team for a 12-month maternity leave cover contract.
- Manage end-to-end accounts payable and receivable processes.
- Assist with month-end reporting and financial analysis.
- Accounting
- Accounts Clerk
- Perth
- Contract or Temp
Are you an experienced Assistant Accountant looking for a fantastic opportunity to broaden your accounting skills and gain exposure across multiple areas of finance?
We are currently seeking an Assistant Accountant to join a supportive finance team on a 12-month maternity leave cover contract. This is a varied role offering exposure across accounts payable and receivable, payroll, reconciliations, month-end reporting and general accounting.
This opportunity would suit someone who enjoys a hands-on role, takes ownership of their work and is looking to further develop their accounting experience within a broad and varied position.
The Role
Working alongside the Finance manager, you will be responsible for a broad range of accounting duties, including:
- Managing end to end Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable process
- Reconciling bank accounts, AP ledgers and intercompany balances
- Investigating and resolving supplier and customer account discrepancies
- Preparing and reviewing month-end journals, including accruals, depreciation and other adjustments
- Responding to payroll and payslip queries and investigating any discrepancies
- Processing employee updates through Employment Hero, including new starters, terminations and salary changes
- Ensuring payroll, superannuation and tax requirements are accurately processed
- Completing monthly cash pool and foreign exchange reconciliations
- Assisting with month-end reporting and financial analysis
- Maintaining the company fixed asset register
- Assisting with quarterly BAS preparation and annual tax requirements
- Liaising with external accountants and auditors when required
- Assisting with transfer pricing and financial reporting requirements
About You
We are looking for someone with:
- Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar accounting role
- Strong understanding of payroll processes
- Experience across AP, AR and reconciliations
- Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- A proactive approach to problem solving
- The ability to communicate confidently with internal and external stakeholders
What's on Offer
- Broad exposure across the finance functions
- Collaborative and supportive environment
- Varied role with the opportunity to take ownership of your work
- Hybrid flexible working arrangements
- Onsite parking
Apply now or contact me for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.
Lauren Daniels - Consultant
Ldaniels@fourquarters.com.au
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