Senior Assistant Accountant

Norwest Recruitment Pty Ltd.; New South Wales; Vor Ort; AUD 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Norwest Recruitment Pty Ltd is seeking a Senior Assistant Accountant to own a broad range of financial operations, working closely with the Financial Controller to ensure accuracy and integrity of records.

The role covers Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, general accounting and month-end duties, with a fixed-term contract that has genuine potential to go permanent. You will contribute to BAS/GST, cash flow forecasting, and management reporting while engaging with internal stakeholders.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA studies underway or pursuing accreditation.
• 5+ years in corporate accounting or similar finance role.
• 2-3 years supporting month-end financial close.
• Strong knowledge of AP, AR, reconciliations and GL.
• Advanced Excel and Office skills (Pivot, Vlookup, Xlookup).
• ERP experience; Dynamics AX is highly regarded.
• Excellent numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage priorities.

Aufgaben

• Manage end-to-end Accounts Payable processes, including invoice processing, vendor setup and fortnightly payment runs.
• Prepare purchase orders, reconcile supplier accounts and review outstanding purchase orders.
• Monitor vendor ageing reports and resolve discrepancies.
• Manage company credit card reconciliations and employee expense claims.
• Reconcile supplier statements and ensure accurate GL allocations.
• Manage customer invoicing, credit notes and account reconciliations.
• Monitor debtor ageing and follow up outstanding payments.
• Conduct credit checks and establish new customer accounts.
• Process dealer machine billing and maintain accurate customer records.
• Manage PPSR registrations and maintain supporting documentation.
• Complete daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end close, including Trial Balance reconciliations and General Ledger reconciliations.
• Manage intercompany reconciliations, accruals, prepayments and fixed asset schedules.
• Assist with BAS preparation, GST compliance and tax-related reporting.
• Prepare weekly cash flow forecasts and management reporting.
• Support inventory and stock reconciliations, depreciation schedules and cost analysis.
• Assist with year-end audit requirements and provide supporting financial documentation.
• Provide backup support across payroll, HR and general office administration when required.
• Assist with travel bookings, office purchasing and other operational administration.
• Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, customers and suppliers.

Kenntnisse

Accounts Payable (AP)

Accounts Receivable (AR)

General Ledger

Month-end close

Excel (Advanced)

ERP systems

Dynamics AX

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Dynamics AX

Jobbeschreibung

AUD 80000 - 100000 per annum, Superannuation

Are you an experienced accounting professional looking for a hands‑on role where you can take ownership of a broad range of financial operations?

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Assistant Accountant to join a stable finance team. Working closely with the Financial Controller, you will play an integral role in managing day‑to‑day accounting functions, supporting month‑end processes and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records.

The role starts as a fixed-term contract with genuine potential to go permanent. It suits someone who enjoys working across the full accounting function, takes initiative and thrives in a collaborative environment.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Your responsibilities will span Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, general accounting and administration, including:

Accounts Payable

• Manage end-to-end accounts payable processes, including invoice processing, vendor setup and fortnightly payment runs.


• Prepare purchase orders, reconcile supplier accounts and review outstanding purchase orders.


• Monitor vendor ageing reports and resolve discrepancies.


• Manage company credit card reconciliations and employee expense claims.


• Reconcile supplier statements and ensure accurate GL allocations.

Accounts Receivable

• Manage customer invoicing, credit notes and account reconciliations.


• Monitor debtor ageing and follow up outstanding payments.


• Conduct credit checks and establish new customer accounts.


• Process dealer machine billing and maintain accurate customer records.


• Manage PPSR registrations and maintain supporting documentation.

General Accounting & Month-End

• Complete daily bank reconciliations and monthly bank reconciliations.


• Assist with month‑end close, including Trial Balance reconciliations and General Ledger reconciliations.


• Manage intercompany reconciliations, accruals, prepayments and fixed asset schedules.


• Assist with BAS preparation, GST compliance and tax‑related reporting.


• Prepare weekly cash flow forecasts and management reporting.


• Support inventory and stock reconciliations, depreciation schedules and cost analysis.


• Assist with year‑end audit requirements and provide supporting financial documentation.

General Administration

• Provide backup support across payroll, HR and general office administration when required.


• Assist with travel bookings, office purchasing and other operational administration.


• Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, customers and suppliers.

ABOUT YOU:

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related discipline.


• CPA studies underway or a willingness to pursue professional accreditation.


• 5+ years' experience in a corporate accounting or similar finance role.


• 2-3 years' experience supporting month‑end financial close processes.


• Strong technical accounting knowledge across AP, AR, reconciliations and general ledger.


• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills (Pivot table, Vlookup, Xlookup, etc)


• Experience working with ERP systems; exposure to Microsoft Dynamics AX will be highly regarded.


• Excellent numerical, analytical and problem‑solving skills.


• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.