Assistant Accountant - Maternity Leave Contract

Nutech Paint; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Nutech Paint in Seaford, Australia, seeks an Assistant Accountant on a 9-month maternity leave contract to support multiple group entities in a shared service environment. You will assist with bank reconciliations, payroll tax, BAS, and month-end entries.

Growing responsibilities include AP/AR processing, fixed assets control, revenue processing, and balance sheet reconciliations, with a strong emphasis on accuracy, confidentiality, and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in a medium-sized company in a similar role.
• Experience in accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Good understanding of standard costing.
• Proficient data entry skills and accuracy.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Bank reconciliations.
• Assist with accounts payable / accounts receivable.
• Cash audit report / merchant fee reconciliation.
• Processing service revenue.
• Assist with fixed assets control.
• Preparing entries for month-end.
• Balance sheet reconciliations.
• Payroll tax returns.
• BAS preparation.
• Shipment cost control.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

General accounting

Standard costing

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Learning agility

Tools

Pronto Xi

Job description

Assistant Accountant - Maternity Leave Contract

Industry leading paint manufacturer, based in Seaford, requires an Assistant Accountant. This busy role will be working across multiple group entities, including franchisee group, a USA business in a shared service environment. This 9 month contract plays an important role in supporting prompt management reporting and manufacturing accounting.

Key responsibilities

Bank reconciliations

Assist with Accounts payable / Accounts receivable

Cash Audit report / Merchant fee reconciliation

Processing service revenue

Assist with Fixed Assets Control

Preparing entries for month-end

Balance sheet reconciliations

Payroll Tax returns

BAS preparation

Shipment cost control

About you

Minimum 3 years' experience in medium sized company in a similar role

Broad experience in general accounting duties including accounts payable and receivable

Good understanding of Standard costing

Demonstrated proficiency and accuracy of data entry

Excellent knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite

High attention to detail and the ability to manage priorities

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in all areas

Eagerness to continually learn and develop new skills

Good work ethic and a positive attitude

Experience with Pronto Xi will be a big advantage