Assistant Accountant

St Johns Park Bowling Club; Fairfield; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly meal allowance

Free on-site parking

Employee Discounts

Access to EAP

Job summary

St Johns Park Bowling Club is seeking a dynamic Assistant Accountant to join the Finance division in a full-time capacity. You will support day-to-day financial operations and assist the CFO and Finance team in maintaining accurate records.

The role focuses on month-end processes, reconciliations, internal controls and collaboration across departments in a busy hospitality setting. A 2+ year accounting background, a degree in Accounting/Finance and Excel proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years accounting experience; clubs industry experience would be highly regarded.
• Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
• Working towards CPA or CA qualification will be highly regarded.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with accounting software and financial management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and reconcile the Club’s bank accounts, process daily banking transactions.
• Monitor accounts receivable and investigate financial discrepancies.
• Complete monthly general ledger reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end processes, journals, accruals and prepayments, and contribute to monthly financial reporting.
• Maintain the fixed asset register, reconcile fixed assets to the general ledger.
• Manage monthly credit card reconciliations and expense coding.
• Support interim reviews and annual external audits, maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls and regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiencies.
• Work collaboratively across departments and contribute to cross-training and broader Finance Team activities.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

St Johns Park Bowling Club is a leading employer in the hospitality industry in South-Western Sydney.

We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to join our Finance division as an Assistant Accountant on a full-time basis.

The Assistant Accountant is responsible for supporting the day-to-day financial operations of St Johns Park Bowling Club and assisting the Chief Financial Officer and Finance Team in maintaining accurate and timely financial records.

The position plays an important role in ensuring the integrity of financial information, maintaining effective internal controls, supporting month-end reporting and assisting with compliance and audit requirements.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong accounting knowledge, attention to detail, initiative and the ability to work collaboratively within a busy finance environment.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and reconcile the Club’s bank accounts, process daily banking transactions
• Monitor accounts receivable and investigate financial discrepancies.
• Complete monthly general ledger reconciliations
• Assist with month-end processes, journals, accruals and prepayments, and contribute to monthly financial reporting.
• Maintain the fixed asset register, reconcile fixed assets to the general ledger
• Manage monthly credit card reconciliations and expense coding.
• Support interim reviews and annual external audits, maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls and regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiencies
• Work collaboratively across departments and contribute to cross-training and broader Finance Team activities.

About you

• Minimum 2 years relevant accounting experience. Clubs industry experience would be highly regarded.
• Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
• Working towards CPA or CA qualification will be highly regarded.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with accounting software and financial management systems.
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage competing priorities without sacrificing accuracy.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• A proactive mindset and a keen interest in streamlining or automating processes.
• Willingness to be flexible and adaptable in a fast-growing business.

What’s in it for you

• Monthly meal allowance.
• Free on-site parking.
• Employee Discounts across, healthy lifestyle, dependent care and vaccinations.
• Access to the Clubs Employee Assistant Program (EAP) ie counselling services.

The appointment of the successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory employment screening and Police check.