Junior / Assistant Accountant

SKJ Consulting Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SKJ Consulting Group is seeking a Junior / Assistant Accountant to join our growing finance team in Brisbane. The role focuses on accounts payable, accounts receivable and bank reconciliations, with exposure to management reporting and cloud accounting platforms.

Ideal candidates have 2-3 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience, familiarity with Xero, and a desire to build a long-term career in accounting within a flexible, supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Experience with Xero or similar accounting software.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and take ownership of tasks through to completion.
• Comfortable working independently within a flexible and collaborative team environment.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• A desire to learn and build a long-term career in accounting.

Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices and payment runs.
• Managing accounts receivable and debtor collections.
• Performing bank, credit card and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Supporting month-end accounting processes.
• Assisting with management reporting.
• Communicating with clients, customers and suppliers.
• Maintaining accurate financial records.

Skills

2-3 years accounting experience

Xero experience

Tools

Xero

Job description

Join the Growing Team at SKJ Consulting Group

Are you looking to take the next step in your accounting career?

SKJ Consulting Group is a fast-growing finance and business advisory firm that helps businesses improve cash flow, profitability and performance. We provide outsourced accounting, CFO and business advisory services to clients across a range of industries and are looking for an enthusiastic Junior / Assistant Accountant to join our team.

About the Role

This role is ideal for someone with 2-3 years' experience in accounting or bookkeeping who wants exposure to a variety of businesses and the opportunity to grow their career.

Your primary focus will be:

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Bank Reconciliations

You will also gain exposure to management reporting, cloud accounting systems and business advisory support.

Key Responsibilities

Processing supplier invoices and payment runs

Managing accounts receivable and debtor collections

Performing bank, credit card and balance sheet reconciliations

Supporting month-end accounting processes

Assisting with management reporting

Communicating with clients, customers and suppliers

Maintaining accurate financial records

About You

You will have:

2-3 years' accounting or bookkeeping experience

Experience with Xero or similar accounting software

Strong attention to detail

Ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and take ownership of tasks through to completion

Comfortable working independently within a flexible and collaborative team environment

Excellent organisational skills

A desire to learn and build a long-term career in accounting

Why Join SKJ?

Work with a diverse range of clients and industries

Learn directly from experienced accountants and advisors

Flexible and supportive work environment

Exposure to innovative cloud accounting and business intelligence platforms

Genuine career progression opportunities