[ref. g2389001] Assistant Accountant

As the Assistant Accountant, you will be responsible for managing day-to-day financial transactions and supporting month-end and year-end financial processes. Your attention to detail and ability to work independently will be key in helping the team maintain accurate financial records and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage client information in Xero and ensure integration with our CRM (Vault)
• Prepare client invoices and statements
• Conduct credit checks for new clients and communicate any risks to Sales Managers
• Follow up on overdue payments and escalate any problematic accounts to management

• Manage daily accounting transactions and maintain accurate records
• Process monthly journals by the 10th working day each month
• Assist in the preparation of monthly management reports
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Communicate professionally with clients and internal stakeholders

• Prepare and lodge monthly or quarterly tax returns
• Keep online filing systems organised and up-to-date
• Assist with audits and perform other ad hoc financial tasks as needed

• Maintain accuracy when using financial and CRM platforms including Xero, Excel, and Vault
• Extract and reconcile sales and customer data for financial reporting
• Ensure revenue reconciliation between Xero and Vault for accurate invoicing

About You

You will be a proactive and organised individual with a strong foundation in accounting and a keen eye for detail. You bring solid communication skills, enjoy problem-solving, and can work effectively both independently and within a team.

• Previous experience in a similar accounting role
• Proficiency in Xero and Microsoft Excel
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Relevant accounting qualifications (or working towards them)