Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant | Near Perth Airport | Permanent Full-Time Opportunity | Great Career Progression

Your new company
Hays is partnering with a well-established and highly regarded organisation located near Perth Airport. Operating across multiple business divisions and servicing customers throughout Western Australia, this organisation is recognised for its commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. Due to ongoing growth, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced Assistant Accountant to join their collaborative finance team.
Your new role
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will support the day-to-day financial operations of a well-established organisation based near Perth Airport. This varied role will see you take ownership of general ledger maintenance, month-end reporting, reconciliations, cash flow forecasting, and compliance activities. You will also work closely with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll teams, while contributing to SAP reporting, process improvement initiatives, and the ongoing optimisation of finance systems.
Key responsibilities include:
Monthly accounts preparation and reconciliations
General ledger and trial balance maintenance
Cashflow forecasting and fixed asset management
BAS, FBT and audit support
SAP reporting and SAP FI/CO process ownership
Job costing reviews and financial analysis
Process improvement and automation projects
Cross-functional collaboration across the finance team

What you'll need to succeed
Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar accounting positionTertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
CPA or CA studies commenced or completed will be highly regarded.
Strong understanding of month-end accounting processes and reconciliations
Experience supporting BAS, FBT, and annual audit requirements
Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capability
Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments
A proactive approach to process improvement and business efficiency initiatives
What you'll get in return
Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar accounting positionTertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
CPA or CA studies commenced or completed will be highly regarded.
Strong understanding of month-end accounting processes and reconciliations
Experience supporting BAS, FBT, and annual audit requirements
Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capability
Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments
A proactive approach to process improvement and business efficiency initiatives
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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