Assistant Accountant

Makinex Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid day off for your birthday

Employee Assistance Program

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Makinex Pty Ltd is seeking a motivated finance professional to join the shared services finance team at our Artarmon head office, primarily focusing on Accounts Payable and cash management with exposure across the group.

You will process supplier invoices, manage weekly payment runs, bank transactions, and assist with month-end close and asset depreciation while contributing to ERP improvements with the CFO and team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting and Finance or equivalent.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and AP processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Accounts Payable process including 1 outsourced staff member.
• Validate and process supplier invoices with correct costing.
• Schedule weekly payment runs with CFO approval.
• Handle business bank account transactions and inter-entity transfers.
• Liaise with banks on payment queries.
• Perform general ledger reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end close and monthly journals.
• Manage fixed assets and depreciation.
• Conduct variance analysis for select P&Ls.
• Support the CFO and finance team in other areas.
• Participate in ERP process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Cash management

Excel

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance

Tools

SAP Business ByDesign

Job description

Makinex is an Australian owned private company that are experts in the design, development and distribution of innovative products since 2004, providing solutions to the construction, landscaping, equipment hire, infrastructure and related industries.

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic person to join the shared services finance team at our head office in Artarmon, reporting to the CFO. Whilst primarily focused on Accounts Payable and cash management the role will be wide and varied across the five key companies in our group and will suit someone looking to entrench their finance experience and gradually learn new skills across other areas of accounting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Management of the Accounts Payable process including 1 outsourced staff member

Validating and processing of supplier invoices ensuring compliance with approval processes and correct costing allocations

Scheduling weekly payment runs with approval from CFO

Managing business bank account transactions, including outgoing payments, applying incoming payments, and management of funds transfers between group entities

Liaising with banks regarding customer or supplier payment queries

General ledger reconciliations for selected companies and accounts

Assistance with month end closing including review of reports and processing of monthly journals

Management of fixed assets and depreciation

Variance analysis for select company P&Ls

Supporting the CFO and finance team in other finance areas as required

Participation in general business activities to support other areas of the business

Taking part in SAP Business ByDesign (ERP) process improvement initiatives

ABOUT YOU

You enjoy people interaction but can work independently when required. You take pride in being organised and dependable and are comfortable juggling multiple priorities, remaining calm when things change quickly.

Ideally you will be a person who has;

A degree from a recognised university / college / institute relating to Accounting and Finance.

Knowledge of accounting principles and Accounts Payable processes

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Ability to work well with team members from other departments

Ability to support and follow agreed approval procedures

A minimum one year of post graduate experience

Excellent interpersonal skills

Problem solving and analytical skills

WHY MAKINEX?

We are a growing market leader, with a supportive and friendly team environment and a focus on developing people. As part of the Makinex team, you will get to enjoy:

Paid day off for your birthday

Working in a growing company with a positive culture and great people

Access to Employee Assistance Program