Finance Assistant (Part Time)

MW Recruitment; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part time hours four days a week

Hands on Xero experience in a live set

Direct guidance from Company Accountan

Exposure to property accounting, incl.

Onsite parking

Job summary

MW Recruitment is assisting a Brisbane-based, family-owned property development and management group to offer a part-time finance role for an undergraduate or recent graduate seeking real commercial experience.

You will work alongside the Company Accountant in a small team, own a defined part of the daily finance work, and gain hands-on exposure to leases, rent reviews, supplier invoices, reconciliations and GST in a live setting.

Qualifications

• Currently studying a degree in Accounting, Commerce or Business, or a recent graduate.
• Strong understanding of GST and bank reconciliations.
• Experience with Xero and basic payroll concepts.
• Proficient in Excel and MS Office; organised and detail oriented.
• Public practice, bookkeeping or finance support experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process and code supplier invoices in Xero and prepare payments.
• Raise invoices for tenants and customers and follow up overdue accounts.
• Complete bank and credit card reconciliations and investigate mismatches.
• Apply GST treatment to transactions.
• Keep financial records organised with supporting documents.
• Assist with month end and respond to audit requests.
• Support rent review administration and general office tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organised

Willingness to learn

Education

Accounting, Commerce or Business degree (undergrad or graduate)

Tools

Xero

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

This family owned property development and management group in Brisbane is offering a part time finance role for am undergraduate or graduate who wants real commercial experience, with responsibility from the start.

The business develops, manages and maintains community focused destinations, so the finance function deals with real tenants, leases, suppliers and property entities. You would sit alongside the Company Accountant in a small, close team, owning a defined part of the day to day finance work rather than rotating through a pile of jobs.

It is a down to earth workplace with a long serving team and a leadership group that is easy to approach, in an industry that gives you plenty to learn.

BENEFITS AND PERKS:

Part time hours, four days a week, that fit around study or commitments

Hands on Xero experience in a live commercial setting

Direct guidance from the Company Accountant

Exposure to property accounting, including leases and rent reviews

Onsite parking and an easy commute

A stable business where people stay, with scope for more hours as you graduate

THE ROLE:

Reporting to the Company Accountant, you will take care of the everyday finance administration that keeps the business running smoothly.

Process and code supplier invoices in Xero and prepare payments

Raise invoices for tenants and customers and follow up overdue accounts

Complete bank and credit card reconciliations and investigate anything that does not match

Apply the correct GST treatment to transactions

Keep financial records organised with supporting documents attached

Assist with month end and respond to audit and year end requests

Support rent review administration and general office tasks

THE INDIVIDUAL:

Currently studying a degree in Accounting, Commerce or Business, or a recent graduate

Working knowledge of Xero, or a keen willingness to learn quickly

Basic understanding of GST and bank reconciliations

Comfortable using Excel and Microsoft Office

Organised and careful with detail, and happy to ask questions when unsure

Some experience in public practice, bookkeeping or a finance support role is ideal

Please note you must be an Australian citizen (or permanent resident), a New Zealand citizen or hold a current Australian Work Visa to apply. We are unable to assist those looking for sponsorship, or those based outside of Australia looking for remote opportunities.