Hays

Assistant Accountant

Hays Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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This range is provided by Hays. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

A$70,000.00/yr - A$75,000.00/yr

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Your new company


This construction company, who are well established in the market, are looking for an Assistant accountant to join their team on initially a fixed term contract with a view to it being made permanent. They are constantly growing and expanding into different markets and acquiring new products, so it is a very exciting time to join this business.


Your new role


You will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Responsible for accurate and timely Month End, Quarterly and Year End Closing of accounts.

• Perform Bank Reconciliations, Inter-company Reconciliations and reconciliations of any assigned clearing of accounts.

• Accounts Payable and Receivable data entry.

• Liaise with parties within the group of companies, external Auditors, Tax Agents, etc. in relation to Accounting, Audit and Tax related matters.

• Ensure all documents received are checked, validated, and matched accordingly and maintain proper filling of documents.

• Perform and coordinate day-to-day financial activities and ensure compliance of finance related SOP.

• Assist the Finance Manager, in preparing special/specific reports required by management.

• Perform ad hoc task as and when required.



What you'll need to succeed


You will need to have strong communication skills and attention to detail. Additionally, you will have 1 year's experience in a finance role including Accounts payable, receivable, accounts office or a similar role with an understanding of the general principles. If you have Assistant Accountant experience and have completed the duties attached, this will be highly beneficial to your application. You must also be available to start the role from the 17th March, which is the deadline for the person to begin in this role.


What you'll get in return


You will be significantly developing your finance experience to get exposure to reporting, month-end, auditors, while maintaining development of your transactional finance skills. You will be liaising with multiple different stakeholders of the business and gaining exposure to working with both an on-shore and offshore team. You will receive up to $75,000 + super DOE and might have the opportunity to have hybrid working.



What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

  • Seniority level

    Associate
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Accounting/Auditing and Finance
  • Industries

    Staffing and Recruiting and Construction

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