Assistant Accountant
Assistant Accountant
Job Title:
Work Type:
Permanent - Full Time
Work Mode:
Office
Industry:
Accountancy (Qualified)
Location:
Cheltenham - Victoria
Salary:
Reference:
BH-29143-2
Join a well-established organisation experiencing an exciting period of sustained growth.
This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and professional Assistant Accountant looking to build their career within a collaborative and supportive environment. Working closely with an experienced finance leader, you'll gain broad exposure across the accounting function while contributing to a business that values continuous improvement, innovation and new ways of working.
We're looking for someone who enjoys challenging the status quo, has a genuine interest in emerging technology and AI, and is excited by opportunities to improve processes and drive efficiencies.
What You'll Be Doing:
This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and professional Assistant Accountant looking to build their career within a collaborative and supportive environment. Working closely with an experienced finance leader, you'll gain broad exposure across the accounting function while contributing to a business that values continuous improvement, innovation and new ways of working.
We're looking for someone who enjoys challenging the status quo, has a genuine interest in emerging technology and AI, and is excited by opportunities to improve processes and drive efficiencies.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Assist with month-end reporting
- Prepare journals, accruals and prepayments
- Maintain balance sheet reconciliations
- Support the preparation of financial reports
- Assist with variance analysis and commentary
- Support payroll processing and reconciliations
- Assist with budgeting and forecasting
- Support cash flow forecasting
- Assist with FX reporting and processing
- Maintain the fixed asset register
- Support audit preparation
- Provide back-up support across Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Contribute ideas around process improvement, automation and efficiencies
- Previous experience in a well-rounded Assistant Accountant position
- Degree qualified, with CA or CPA studies commenced or an intention to commence
- Confident, professional and proactive in your approach
- Strong interest in technology, AI and how they can enhance finance processes
- Naturally curious with a continuous improvement mindset
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
- Advanced Excel capabilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work autonomously while building strong relationships across the business
- Join a growing business with a strong reputation and positive culture
- Work alongside experienced leaders who are invested in your development
- Career progression and ongoing learning opportunities
- Generous staff discounts on fantastic products
- Flexible working arrangements where required
- Supportive and collaborative team environment where your ideas are valued
