Graduate Accountant - CA/CPA Study Support & Mentoring

Sharp and Carter; Parramatta; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

CA/CPA study support

Mentoring

Career development

Salary & benefits

Onsite parking

Job summary

Sharp and Carter is partnering with a Parramatta-based company to recruit a Graduate Accountant who will build a strong foundation across financial accounting, management reporting, budgeting and tax. You’ll work closely with experienced finance professionals in a collaborative team setting.

The successful candidate will have recently completed a Commerce, Business or Finance degree with an Accounting major, strong analytical skills, attention to detail and a proactive attitude.

Qualifications

• Recently completed a Commerce, Business or Finance degree with a major in Accounting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong excel skills
• Energetic and positive attitude
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• An interest in finance systems, technology and process improvement

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end processes, journals, reconciliations and management reporting
• Support financial reporting and subsidiary company accounts
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting
• Support taxation compliance, including BAS, FBT, payroll tax and income tax
• Assist with fixed asset and cashflow reporting
• Contribute to year-end audit preparation
• Assist with financial systems, reporting and process improvement initiatives
• Gain exposure to automation, data warehousing and emerging finance technologies
• Work collaboratively with the broader Finance team on business improvement projects

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Energetic

Proactive learning

Finance systems interest

Education

Commerce/Business/Finance degree with Accounting major

Tools

Excel

Job description

About our client
Are you a recent Accounting graduate looking to build a strong foundation in financial accounting?

Our client is a well-established and highly respected Australian business with a national footprint and a strong reputation for quality, performance and long-term growth. They are looking for a Graduate Accountant to join their finance team at their Parramatta head office. This is an excellent opportunity to develop a strong foundation across financial accounting, management reporting, budgeting, tax and business operations, while working closely with experienced finance professionals.

The candidate must have full working rights (permanent resident or Australian citizen).

About the role
Working as part of a team and reporting through to the Financial Controller, your main responsibilities will include:

• Assist with month-end processes, journals, reconciliations and management reporting
• Support financial reporting and subsidiary company accounts
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting
• Support taxation compliance, including BAS, FBT, payroll tax and income tax
• Assist with fixed asset and cashflow reporting
• Contribute to year-end audit preparation
• Assist with financial systems, reporting and process improvement initiatives
• Gain exposure to automation, data warehousing and emerging finance technologies
• Work collaboratively with the broader Finance team on business improvement projects

Ideal candidate

• Recently completed a Commerce, Business or Finance degree with a major in Accounting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong excel skills
• Energetic and positive attitude
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• An interest in finance systems, technology and process improvement

Benefits

• Fantastic training and development across financial and commercial accounting
• Full CA/ CPA study support
• Mentoring and development from experienced finance professionals
• Long-term career development within the company
• Attractive salary and benefits
• Modern office facilities with onsite parking

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