Assistant Accountant

Beaumont People; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Mentorship from CFO

Exposure to broad finance duties

Generous NFP salary packaging benefits

Two days work from home (Wed & Fri)

Job summary

The Kids' Cancer Project in Alexandria, Sydney, is seeking an Assistant Accountant to own day-to-day finance operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll in a hybrid work environment.

Reporting to the CFO, you will support month-end, BAS preparation and audits, while collaborating with fundraising, partnerships and senior leadership. This role offers exposure to process improvement and potential to broaden responsibilities over time.

Qualifications

• Accounting qualification in progress, recently completed, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with accounting software such as Business Central, Dynamics 365, Xero, QuickBooks or similar.
• Exposure to accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and reconciliations.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high transaction volumes.
• Confident communication skills and willingness to ask questions.
• A curious mindset and genuine interest in process improvement and new technologies.
• Strong written skills with the ability to create process and procedure documentation.
• Intermediate Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• End to end accounts payable processing and supplier payments.
• Accounts receivable management, invoicing and debtor follow up.
• Fortnightly payroll processing for approximately 23 employees using Employment Hero.
• Daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
• General ledger reconciliations and journal processing.
• BAS preparation for CFO review.
• Support month end close activities and financial reporting.
• Assist with annual audit requirements.
• Work alongside the Systems Accountant to improve processes and maximise the benefits of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Prepare and maintain finance procedures and process documentation.
• Contribute ideas for continuous improvement, efficiencies and technology adoption.

Skills

Dynamics 365

Xero

QuickBooks

Accounts payable

Payroll processing

Excel

Education

Accounting qualification

Tools

Business Central

Dynamics 365

Job description

Assistant Accountant -The Kids' Cancer Project
Alexandria, Sydney| Hybrid Work

Be part of an organisation making a real difference to the lives of children and families impacted by cancer. The Kids' Cancer Project is a leading childhood cancer charity dedicated to funding world class medical research. With approximately $10 million in annual fundraising income, they partner with researchers, corporates and the wider community to support breakthroughs in childhood cancer treatment.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the CFO, you'll take ownership of the day to day finance operations across accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll while supporting month end, BAS preparation and audit activities. This is a highly visible role where you'll work closely with stakeholders across the organisation including fundraising, corporate partnerships, marketing and communications, IT and senior leadership.

This role would suit a proactive and systems savvy finance professional who enjoys transactional accounting but is also keen to contribute ideas around process improvement, technology and automation.

For the right person, there is genuine opportunity to broaden your responsibilities over time and gain exposure to management reporting, board reporting and commercial finance activities.

Key Responsibilities

• End to end accounts payable processing and supplier payments
• Accounts receivable management, invoicing and debtor follow up
• Fortnightly payroll processing for approximately 23 employees using Employment Hero
• Daily and monthly bank reconciliations
• General ledger reconciliations and journal processing
• BAS preparation for CFO review
• Support month end close activities and financial reporting
• Assist with annual audit requirements
• Work alongside the Systems Accountant to improve processes and maximise the benefits of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
• Prepare and maintain finance procedures and process documentation
• Contribute ideas for continuous improvement, efficiencies and technology adoption

About You

• Accounting qualification in progress, recently completed, or equivalent experience
• Experience with accounting software such as Business Central, Dynamics 365, Xero, QuickBooks or similar
• Exposure to accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and reconciliations
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high transaction volumes
• Confident communication skills and willingness to ask questions
• A curious mindset and genuine interest in process improvement and new technologies
• Strong written skills with the ability to create process and procedure documentation
• Intermediate Excel skills

Why Join The Kids' Cancer Project?

• Meaningful work supporting life changing medical research
• Excellent mentorship from an experienced CFO
• Exposure to a broad range of finance responsibilities
• Opportunity to develop your skills and progress your career
• Hybrid working model with two days working from home (Wednesday and Friday)
• Beautiful offices in Sydney Corporate Park, Alexandria
• Courtesy shuttle bus from Central and Redfern stations
• Flexible start and finish times
• Generous NFP salary packaging benefits

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with disabilities.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or parental status.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know how we can support you.