Accounts Assistant

Securecorp; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Securecorp, a leading national service and technology provider in Australia, is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support the finance team with day-to-day accounting, invoicing customers, reviewing supplier invoices, and processing purchase orders.

You will work closely with the senior accounts and finance managers, gain exposure to reconciliations, audits, and financial reporting, and develop solid accounting skills in a collaborative, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in account assistant, bookkeeping, or a similar finance role.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial data entry.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required; familiarity with BC and Power BI is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate invoicing within deadlines.
• Review inputs to minimize billing errors.
• Perform daily cash application functions.
• Assist with timely collection of monies for the portfolio.
• Set up new customers and update customer databases.
• Update software with correct chargeable rates.
• Input Purchase Orders accurately and promptly.
• Review supplier invoices for terms alignment.
• Provide financial analysis as directed by the Financial Accountant.
• Support annual audit activities and respond to audit requests.
• Collaborate with senior accounts and finance managers to build accounting knowledge.
• Assist with ad hoc data entry and financial reporting tasks.
• Participate in special projects as assigned by the Financial Accountant and Finance Manager.

Skills

Accounts experience

Attention to detail

Accounting basics

Excel proficiency

BC/Power BI familiarity

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Power BI

Job description

Reports To: Finance Manager / Financial Accountant

About the Organization

Securecorp is a leading national service and technology provider, this organization has been at the forefront of innovation for over two decades. The company employs over 2500 staff across Australia and New Zealand, fostering an excellent culture with strong leadership and high staff retention.

Position Summary

The Accounts Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting the finance team with day-to-day accounting functions. This role is responsible for assisting in accounts receivable and accounts payable functions, focusing on customer invoicing, supplier invoice reviews and purchase order processing. Working closely with Senior Accounts, this position provides an opportunity to develop strong financial skills while contributing to the efficiency of the finance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assure timely and accurate invoicing within deadlines
• Ensure attention to detail in reviewing inputs to minimize errors in billing
• Performing daily cash application functions
• Assure timely collection of monies due for assigned portfolio
• Manage setup of new customers and changes to existing customer database
• Ensure software system is consistently updated with correct chargeable rates
• Assure timely and accurate input of Purchase Orders
• Manage and review Recipient Created Tax Invoices process
• Review supplier invoices to ensure alignment with agreed terms.
• Perform financial analysis of business as assigned by Financial Accountant
• Work with and assist in the yearly audit function and assist with audit requests as assigned
• Work closely with and receive mentorship from the senior accounts and finance managers to develop accounting knowledge and skills.
• Assist with ad hoc data entry and financial reporting tasks.
• Coordinating and/or working on special projects as assigned by the Financial Accountant and Finance Manager

Key Requirements

Skills & Experience

• Experience in an account assistant, bookkeeping, or similar finance role.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial data entry.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., basic formulas, data entry, and organisation).
• Exposure to Microsoft Business Central and Power BI is an advantage but not required.

Personal Attributes

• Eager to learn and develop accounting skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Good problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

Securecorp is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Veterans, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued, respected and supported.