Temporary Assistant Accountant - 6-Month Maternity Cover

Lawson Elliott Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawson Elliott Recruitment is partnering with a well-established Australian business in the consumer services sector, based in Sydney, to hire an Assistant Accountant for a 6-month maternity cover. You will join a supportive finance team focused on balance and work-life balance.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will manage month-end tasks incl. balancing bank and general ledger, posting accruals/prepayments, tracking cash position, preparing BAS and FBT, and assisting year-end processes

Responsibilities

• Balance bank accounts and general ledger accounts each month, posting accruals and prepayments ahead of close
• Track the cash position with regular daily and weekly updates
• Help put together BAS and the yearly FBT return
• Assist in preparing year-end financials for each company in the group
• Pull together audit files and work with auditors and the ATO on their queries
• Monitor external funding received and how it's spent, clearing out suspense balances
• Look after company credit cards and process pay runs and direct debit uploads
• Write up how the team works and suggest smarter, tighter ways of getting things done

Job description

Lawson Elliott Recruitment is partnering with a well-established Australian business in the consumer services sector, based in Sydney, to hire an Assistant Accountant for a 6-month maternity cover. You will join a supportive finance team focused on balance and work-life balance.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will manage month-end tasks incl. balancing bank and general ledger, posting accruals/prepayments, tracking cash position, preparing BAS and FBT, and assisting year-end processes