Assistant Accountant

Position: Assistant Accountant
Location: Balaclava
Type: Full-Time

About Our Client:
Our client is a reputable construction business in Balaclava, known for delivering high-quality projects across the region. They offer a dynamic environment where professionals can develop their careers and contribute to significant projects within the industry.

Role Overview:
The Assistant Accountant will play a vital role in the finance team, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage comprehensive bookkeeping tasks, including invoicing, managing purchase orders, reconciling supplier statements, and handling bank reconciliations.
• Lead the month-end accounting process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable, including coordinating payment runs and managing communications with internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the preparation of statutory filings, such as business activity statements and payroll tax returns.
• Collaborate closely with external accountants and auditors to prepare financial statements and tax returns, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.

About You:

• You are currently pursuing or have partially completed your CA or CPA.
• Proficiency in financial software, particularly Xero, is essential.
• You have strong interpersonal skills, capable of engaging effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
• Your communication skills are exceptional, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
• You excel at managing multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Us:
Joining our client's team means being part of a company that values excellence and offers opportunities for professional development. Located in Balaclava, this is your chance to grow your career within the construction industry, working alongside a Financial Controller dedicated to mentoring and developing talent.

Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 plus super, based on experience.