Assistant Accountant - 6-month Fixed Term Contract

The Lottery Office; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

The Lottery Office on the Gold Coast is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join our small, friendly Finance Team for a 6-month fixed term contract, 20-26 hours per week. We value accuracy, initiative and the ability to work across multiple entities.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will handle weekly/monthly reporting, inter-entity transactions, asset register maintenance, month-end reconciliations, GST, and assist with year-end accounts and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting with solid academic results.
• Experienced with Australian accounting and income tax legislation in respect of trusts, companies and individuals.
• A minimum of two years recent experience in a similar role or public practice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent Excel skills is a must.
• CA/CPA or studying towards CA/CPA would be advantageous, but not essential.
• Experience in a multiple entity environment would be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Weekly and monthly management reporting.
• Inter-entity transaction processing.
• Asset register maintenance.
• Month end balance sheet reconciliations, financial statement preparation and inter-entity loan reconciliations.
• Monthly GST review, and assistance with year-end accounts and year-end audit.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

MYOB Acumatica

Job description

This is your chance to play an integral role in The Lottery Office, our medium-sized, rapidly growing business! Located on the sunny Gold Coast with our office conveniently across from the Robina Train Station, we have an exciting opportunity for a motivated, matured minded and experienced Assistant Accountant who enjoys a challenging role to join our small, friendly Finance Team.

20-26 hours per week spread over three or four weekdays – 6-month fixed term contract

On occasions extra hours may be required

Study/school hours can be accommodated

Due to the nature of the role working from home is not an option

About us

The Lottery Office is Australian owned & operated and have been market leaders in the lottery industry since 2003. We are proudly licensed by the Northern Territory Government. We successfully launched our online business in the Australian market in 2018, with a view to expanding to other countries in the future.

Purely operating as an online platform, our product is available across desktop, mobile and app, enabling fast, safe and secure transactions for our players anytime. We are excited to have been the official Principal Partner with NRL’s Gold Coast Titans since 2024 and also the official Lottery Partner of the AFL’s Gold Coast Suns!

Find out more - www.lotteryoffice.com.au

Here’s your new opportunity

Reporting to our Finance Manager, as our Assistant Accountant you will be working in a focused and industrious environment within our close-knit team and you will have an opportunity to develop your knowledge of the accounting function of a multiple entity business.

What your workdays will look like

• Weekly and monthly management reporting
• Inter-entity transaction processing
• Asset register maintenance
• Month end balance sheet reconciliations, financial statement preparation and inter-entity loan reconciliations
• Monthly GST review, and assistance with year-end accounts and year-end audit

What you’ll bring

Demonstrating high accuracy and excellent initiative, you are a logical thinker with a passion for working with data and Excel spreadsheets. You’ll also be a team player who possess the ability to work autonomously and as part of our team. Other requirements to be successful in this role include:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting with solid academic results
• Experienced with Australian accounting and income tax legislation in respect of trusts, companies and individuals
• A minimum of two years recent experience in a similar role or public practice
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent Excel skills is a must
• MYOB Acumatica experience will be advantageous, but not essential
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail skills together with commitment to quality
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• Proactive and positive attitude to your role and ability to pick up new concepts quickly
• CA/CPA or studying towards CA/CPA would be advantageous, but not essential
• Experience in a multiple entity environment would be highly regarded

Why you need to work for us

We are an exciting fast growing, Australian owned and operated business

As the official Principal Partner with NRL’s Gold Coast Titans and as the official Lottery Partner of the AFL’s Gold Coast Suns we have lots of exciting benefits, including but not limited to, access to free tickets to any home games played at CBUS stadium and People First Stadium on the Gold Coast!

We have our own Charity fund, where a portion of each individual sale is given back to Australian charity and Community groups to benefit those in need

You can join us in our community activities

Comprehensive one-on-one training, with ongoing coaching and support

Modern, spacious, open-plan office conveniently located across from Robina train station with stunning views across the Gold Coast skyline, walking distance to Robina Town Centre!

Monthly and yearly Recognition & Rewards programs, and performance incentives

Birthday celebrations, team lunches, end of year party and more!

Small, friendly and supportive team

If you would like to join us and be part of a committed, talented and successful team where you can make a big difference, then this is the role for you.

If you are interested, we’d love to hear from you!

If you are interested, we’d love to hear from you!

Applicants must not be subject to work limitations, must have the ability (if required) to work beyond six months and be willing to complete a mandatory police check.

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