Accounting Assistant

Lockheed Martin; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Australia is seeking an Accounting Assistant in Adelaide to support accounts payable, accounts receivable and credit card transactions across business units. You will help with timely invoicing, cash collection and data analysis, in a role ideal for applying academic accounting knowledge and building essential AP/AR skills.

The position emphasizes accuracy, process improvement and teamwork, with responsibility for month-end activities and cross-functional support.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in a similar role is desirable.
• Certificate or Diploma in Accounting preferred.
• Proficiency with Excel and accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Accounts Payable vouchers.
• Assist issue and cancellation of corporate credit cards.
• Verify accuracy of credit card transaction reports.
• Support payables and receivables queries from internal customers.
• Assist auditors and stakeholders with information requests.
• Participate in month-end close activities.
• Back up Accounts Team Leader and update process documentation.
• Seek improvements to processes and tools to reduce cycle time.

Skills

Accounting basics

Excel

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Certificate or Diploma in Accounting

Tools

Workbench

SAP

Job description

The Opportunity

Eligibility: Applicants must be Australian citizens and be eligible to obtain and maintain an active Australian Government Defence security clearance at the level required for the position.

The primary responsibility of the Accounting Assistant will be to support in the processing of accounts payable, accounts receivable and credit cards transactions across multiple business units.

Other key tasks include assisting in processes and controls to ensure the timely submission of customer invoices and cash collection, assist the provision of supporting documents to customer invoices and compile and analyse billings and collection data metrics.

This is an entry-level role is perfect for someone looking to apply their academic knowledge in a real-world setting while developing essential accounts payable skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of Accounts Payable vouchers
• Assist the issue and cancellation of corporate credit cards
• Verifying the accuracy of credit card transaction reports completed by cardholders
• Providing support in responding to queries from internal customers in respect of payables and receivables
• Providing support in responding to queries from auditors and internal stakeholders
• Participating in month-end close activities
• Provide back up support to the Accounts Team leader and team required
• Assist the Accounts team leader in the preparation and maintenance of process documentation and user guides
• Continually seek and implement improvements in processes and accounting tools that reduce cycle time, improve productivity and reduce overall cost

What You'll Bring

• Ideally 1-2 years experience in a similar role with good understanding of accounting and bookkeeping principles
• Hands-on experience raising transactions within accounting/ERP systems
• Excel skills to an intermediate level
• Strong analytical skills to problem solve and improve processes
• High attention to detail
• Highly organized and ability to meet tight deadlines
• Clear and confident communicator
• Strong customer focus
• Resourceful, team player with willingness to learn and share
• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice

A Certificate or Diploma in Accounting and/or experience with with Workbench and SAP is highly desirable.

About Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin is a dynamic organisation, providing stimulating and challenging opportunities with a global team of over 122,000 professionals. We embrace flexibility, so our people can be their best inside and outside of work. As a leader in national security, our innovative and diverse programs create a more secure future for Australia across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains.

Special Requirements

Applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance and employment may be contingent on the provision of further personal information including citizenship to ensure compliance with international export control legislation and regulations.

Veteran Friendly Workplace

Veterans are encouraged to apply. We highly value the unique skills and experiences that veterans and transitioning service members can contribute to our team. We are proud to be recognised as a Veteran Friendly Employer by the Australian Government.

Equal Opportunity

Lockheed Martin Australia supports Equal Employment Opportunity and values diversity in the workplace by creating a place of employment that is, free of unlawful discrimination and is harassment free, fair, ethical, inclusive, and values the contribution of all its employees. By leveraging our employees' unique talents and experiences, we will deliver innovative, affordable solutions and unparalleled customer value.

As part of our endeavours to increase participation of Indigenous Australians, we welcome applications from all people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are selected for this role, we would be happy to discuss any adjustments that will help you to be successful.