Accounts Services Assistant — Banking & Bookkeeping

FTI Consulting; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Parental leave - 18 weeks

Job summary

FTI Consulting is seeking an Accounts Services Assistant to join the national CF&R team in Melbourne or Perth. The role supports bookkeeping, banking, and case management for distressed clients across Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth.

You will handle client funds, prepare statutory documents, and assist with ATO registrations while learning insolvency software and processes in a fast-paced, supportive environment with training provided.

Qualifications

• 6 months - 2 years bookkeeping, treasury, accounts or payroll experience.
• Bookkeeping qualifications highly regarded but not essential.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Excel and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Provide banking funds handling and treasury support to CF&R staff across multiple cities.
• Assist with case management and recording transactions, payroll and journal entries.
• Assist with GST registrations, BAS, and ATO compliance tasks.
• Draft statutory accounts of receipts and payments and monitor deadlines.
• Prepare and manage periodical control reports and registers.
• Undertake daily bank transaction downloads and assist with finalised client matters.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Treasury

Payroll

Education

Bookkeeping qualification

Tools

Insol6

Turnkey IPS

Job description

**Who We Are**

FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.

At FTI Consulting, you’ll work side-by side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You’ll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.

Are you ready to make your impact?

Job Description

About the Role The role is part of our national Accounts Services function, within the Corporate Finance & Restructuring (‘CF&R’) team at FTI Consulting. The Accounts Services team provides bookkeeping and banking support to CF&R’s client-facing staff in respect of insolvency engagements and is integral to CF&R successfully administering these. Companies over which CF&R is appointed are often distressed businesses, many of which continue to trade under the control of CF&R’s appointees. Based in Melbourne or Perth, this is apermanent, full time national role, supportingclient-facing staff in the Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth CF&R practices. ’’The internal title will be Accounts Services Assistant. Duties includebookkeepingusing insolvency case management software (Insol6 and Turnkey IPS),generaltransaction processingand management/support,bankingassistanceusing various on-line banking platforms, preparation ofdraftstatutory documents/returns and various otheraccountsservice-relatedresponsibilitiessuchasthoseset out below.

What You’ll Do

Working within a well established and progressive team, you will: - Provide banking / funds handling / treasury support to Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth CF&R staff with respect to their client needs including monitoring and handling client funds (banking, opening and closing bank accounts and other liaison with banks as required, case management / bank reporting) - Assist with case management and recording transactions including creating new client records, processing receipts and payments and journal entries, performing bank reconciliations, processing payroll and dividend distributions, entering/updating employee/creditor information and updating client Chart of Accounts. - Assist with managing/monitoring client ATO registrations and reporting obligations (GST/PAYG/STP), draft BAS, attend to GST payables, monitor GST receivables, liaise with ATO as required - Draft statutory accounts of receipts and payments and monitor compliance with various statutory deadlines - Prepare/manage periodical control reports/registers - Undertake daily bank transaction downloads from various bank platforms - Assist with, and arrange, timely closure of finalised client matters including bank account closures and closing/archiving client cases - Various ad hoc duties and project work relating to the Accounts Services function as required

How You’ll Grow

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is an experienced accounts officer or bookkeeper with proven, hands-on experience looking to work in a dynamic, supportive work environment. We will provide you with the necessary training.

What you will need to Succeed -

6 months -2 years’ bookkeeping, treasury, accounts or payroll experience - Bookkeeping qualifications highly regarded but not essential

Basic understanding of Microsoft Excel, including data entry, formatting, and simple formulas.

Positive attitude with a willingness to learn new systems, processes, and bookkeeping practices.

Good organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Our Benefits

Apart from the well-structured career path and excellent team environment, our employees enjoy a variety of perks and benefits.

Attractive remuneration, including discretionary bonuses available to all employees - 18 weeks paid, gender-neutral parental leave with full superannuation contributions throughout paid and unpaid leave - Flexible working arrangements - Financial support to obtain work-related professional qualification, such as CA, CPA, or CFA, and other - Professional membership contributions and generous paid study leave (up to 12 days) - Corporate discount available for health insurance, including dependent(s) - Employee Assistance Program (“EAP”) – free to all employees and their immediate families - Make an impact in our communities through company sponsored pro bono work - Special leave - 2 days per year of a cultural or religious holiday that is not tr eated as a public holiday in Australia - FTI Work Perks: our discount program that provides a wide range of corporate offers, savings, and wellbeing resources - Monthly Health & Wellbeing program including fitness subsidies - Annual paid volunteer hours - Corporate matching for charitable donations - Opportunity to join our Reconciliation Action Plan - Working Group; FTI’s Women’s Initiative Network (FTI WIN); Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging and Corporate Citizenship committees

Who We Are

FTI Consulting is the world’s leading expert-driven consulting firm. Over the last 40 years, FTI Consulting experts have served as the trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and the world’s leading law and private equity firms when they are facing their greatest opportunities and challenges. Our strong performance and continued success are a direct reflection of the ambition, energy and commitment of our talented professionals across the globe to make a positive impact for our clients and communities. At FTI Consulting, you’ll work side-by side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You’ll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you. Are you ready to make your impact? About FTI Consulting FTI Consulting, Inc. is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 8,100 employees located in 33 countries and territories. Our broad and diverse bench of award–winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. The Company generated $3.70 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2024. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting’s services are provided through distin ct legal entities that are separately capitalized and independently managed. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn.

_ FTI Consulting acknowledges that we stand on the lands of the First Nations peoplesand would like to pay our respects to Elders past and present. We extend solidarity and hope for a future where all are afforded justice, dignity and peace. _

_ FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. _

Compensation

Minimum Pay:$65,500.00
Maximum Pay:$101,000.00

Compensation Disclosure:The compensation range reflects potential base salary for the role and is inclusive of Superannuation. Determination of actual salary is based on a combination of relevant factors such as market considerations, business needs, and an individual’s location, skills, level of experience and qualifications.