Assistant Accountant (Contract)

Travel the World; Sydney; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Travel the World is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Accountant for a 6-month contract in Sydney. You will assist with daily accounts payable and receivable tasks, perform bank reconciliations, and maintain accurate records.

The role involves data entry, reporting support, and collaboration with the finance team to improve procedures. The ideal candidate will have experience with Xero, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to work well in a team.

Qualifications

• High level of accuracy and attention to details.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Experience with Xero preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced MS Office skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Self-motivated and self-driven.

Responsibilities

• Assisting daily Accounts receivable & Accounts payable tasks.
• Reconciling bank statements & month-end reconciliation and solving discrepancies
• Maintaining accurate & up-to-date records of financial transactions
• Performing daily data entry and daily bookkeeping tasks
• Assisting with internal and external queries & auditing
• Assisting Finance manager in preparing reports
• Collaborating with Finance team to improve financial procedures and systems
• Providing support to Finance team where needed

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Team player

Self-motivated

Tools

Xero

MS Office

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic person to fill a 6-month contract position within our Finance team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assisting daily Accounts receivable & Accounts payable tasks.
• Reconciling bank statements & month-end reconciliation and solving discrepancies
• Maintaining accurate & up-to-date records of financial transactions
• Performing daily data entry and daily bookkeeping tasks
• Assisting with internal and external queries& auditing
• Assisting Finance manager in preparing reports
• Collaborating with Finance team to improve financial procedures and systems
• Providing support to Finance team where needed

Skills and experiences require

• High level of accuracy and attention to details
• Ability to be multiple tasks
• Experience with Xero preferred
• Intermediate to advance MS Office skills
• Ability to work as part of team
• Self-motivated and self-driven

Travel The World Group is a leading industry business comprising of Cruise Guru, Discerning Traveller, Travel The World and we power Qantas Cruises. We has been providing travel related services to the Australian travel industry and consumers since 1977. Throughout this time, the company has striven to attain the reputation of providing clients with 'A Benchmark of Excellence'.

Your application will include the following questions

• How many years' experience do you have as an accounts assistant?
• Do you have reconciliations experience?
• How many years of accounts payable experience do you have?
• How many years of accounts receivable experience do you have?
• How many years of bookkeeping experience do you have?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with?

Providing discerning travellers with unique luxury experiences for over 30 years.

From premium cruise holidays on the world's best cruise lines, to enriching historic and cultural tours, to indulgently luxurious resorts, Travel the World caters to your every need.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website

Providing discerning travellers with unique luxury experiences for over 30 years.

From premium cruise holidays on the world's best cruise lines, to enriching historic and cultural tours, to indulgently luxurious resorts, Travel the World caters to your every need.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website

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