Assistant Accountant - Month-End & Reconciliation Expert

MessageXchange; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MessageXchange in Melbourne seeks a proactive Assistant Accountant to join our Finance team. You will support month-end close, reconciliations and financial reporting while gaining deeper insight into business operations.

With 2+ years in AR/AP or assistant accounting, you will handle supplier invoices, customer billing, intercompany reconciliations and contribute to process improvements. This role offers growth as responsibilities expand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• At least two years' experience in Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable or Assistant Accountant roles.
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles, month-end processes and financial statement preparation.
• Proven ability to prepare reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Strong Excel skills with lookups, pivot tables and data reconciliations.
• Clear written and verbal communication and a collaborative approach.
• Progress toward CPA or CA qualifications.
• Understanding of AML/CTF principles or willingness to develop knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist month-end close, including AR/AP close activities and journal preparation and reporting.
• Assist with customer billing, allocate receipts, reconcile customer accounts and follow up overdue payments.
• Process supplier invoices, credit notes and employee expenses, and reconcile supplier statements.
• Process intercompany transaction reconciliations.
• Prepare general ledger reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Analyse revenue and expenses and provide reporting commentary.
• Support BAS preparation, year-end reporting and external audits.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Job description

MessageXchange in Melbourne seeks a proactive Assistant Accountant to join our Finance team. You will support month-end close, reconciliations and financial reporting while gaining deeper insight into business operations.

With 2+ years in AR/AP or assistant accounting, you will handle supplier invoices, customer billing, intercompany reconciliations and contribute to process improvements. This role offers growth as responsibilities expand.