Assistant Accountant
- Support the accounting function for an ongoing temporary opportunity.
- Complete general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations and assist with month-end close.
- Provide general accounting support including financial reporting and audit requirements.
Hunter Manning is recruiting for an experienced Assistant Accountant on behalf of our client, who are seeking a detail-oriented finance professional to support their accounting function for an ongoing temporary opportunity with potential to become permanent for the successful applicant.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies
- Support month-end close, including journals, accruals and prepayments
- Assist with Accounts Payable, including invoice processing, payment runs and supplier reconciliations
- Assist with Accounts Receivable, including invoicing, allocations and account reconciliations
- Complete bank and credit card reconciliations
- Prepare and lodge BAS and other statutory reporting requirements
- Maintain the fixed asset register and process depreciation journals
- Investigate and resolve AP, AR and GL variances
- Provide general accounting support, including financial reporting and audit requirements
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a supportive finance team.
Requirements
- CPA/CA qualified, part-qualified, or actively studying towards
- Proven experience in an AP/AR or accounts role, with exposure to month-end processes
- Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, SUMIFS)
- High attention to detail and accuracy, particularly with reconciliations
- Clear communication skills for liaising with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders
- Full Australian working rights and based in Perth, WA.
If you're an experienced Assistant Accountant looking to start a new role ASAP, apply now!
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