Hybrid Assistant Accountant - Budgets, Reports & Data

Now Buildings; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave benefits

Paid study leave and CA/CPA support

Team lunch Fridays

Monthly happy hour and social events

Job summary

Now Buildings in Melbourne-based office seeks an Assistant Accountant to support daily bookkeeping, month-end close and reporting in a varied, hands-on role.

You'll work across accounts payable/receivable, BAS reconciliations and budgeting with opportunities to develop data reporting and systems knowledge in a collaborative, relaxed environment. This hybrid role balances office work with flexible arrangements after ramp-up, and offers training toward CA/CPA pathways.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Commerce or related field.
• CA/CPA studies commenced or interest in commencing them would be well regarded.
• Experience using a major SME accounting system such as Xero or MYOB.
• Confidence using Excel or Google Sheets.
• A sound understanding of accounting, finance and budgeting principles.
• Interest in financial reporting, data and business systems; Power BI/Tableau would be highly regarded, but not essential.
• Payroll experience would be well regarded but is not essential, and training can be provided.
• Strong time-management skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to follow up questions or discrepancies across the business.

Responsibilities

• Daily bookkeeping duties including bank reconciliations, accounts payable & receivable.
• Assist with month end close and preparation of management reports.
• Assist with preparing and monitoring budgets and forecasts.
• Assist with BAS reconciliations and ATO payments across the group.
• Maintain inter-entity loan reconciliations.
• Maintain fixed asset registers.
• Liaise with external accountants on accounting and compliance matters.
• Review and compare recurring costs across the business.
• Help departments investigate pricing discrepancies and reconcile expenditure.
• Prepare ad hoc reports for internal teams.
• Assist with weekly payroll processing.
• For someone with an interest in data and systems, opportunities to contribute to reporting, data analysis and business systems over time.

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Education

Tertiary qualification in Accounting/Commerce

CA/CPA studies commenced or interest

Tools

Xero

MYOB

Excel

Google Sheets

Power BI

Tableau

Power Query

Job description

Now Buildings in Melbourne-based office seeks an Assistant Accountant to support daily bookkeeping, month-end close and reporting in a varied, hands-on role.

You'll work across accounts payable/receivable, BAS reconciliations and budgeting with opportunities to develop data reporting and systems knowledge in a collaborative, relaxed environment. This hybrid role balances office work with flexible arrangements after ramp-up, and offers training toward CA/CPA pathways.