Assistant Financial Accountant

Location: Cranbourne West
Discipline: Accounting Support
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Negotiable
Contact name: Michael McGhee

Contact email: michael.mcghee@ambition.com.au
Job ref: 266926
Published: 9 months ago



Our client is one of the largest, and fastest-growing, suppliers to the hardware industry based in the Sout East suburbs who is looking for an Assistant Financial Accountant to join the growing finance team.



The Role

  • Assisting in the preparation of monthly financial statements and reports across our group of companies, ensuring accuracy and adherence to relevant accounting standards.
  • Performing general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations including prepayment and accrual posting.
  • Reconciliation of bank accounts and corporate credit cards.
  • Maintenance of the fixed asset register.
  • Collaborating with the finance team to maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
  • Assisting in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.
  • Assisting in the month-end and year-end closing processes including supporting of interim and year-end audits.
  • Assisting in the preparation of BAS and FBT lodgements across our group of companies.
  • Supporting data capture and entry activities, ensuring data integrity, accurate cost allocation and confidentiality.
  • Providing ad-hoc support to the broader finance team.
  • Backup of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.


The Candidate

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Minimum 3 years experience in financial accounting, preferably in a similar role.
  • Experience in preparing financial reports.
  • Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Excel.
  • Experience in using Microsoft Dynamics

Benefits

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development through training programs and workshops
  • Exciting and challenging projects to help grow your career
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Free onsite parking