Assistant Accountant

About Our Client

Our client is a financial consultancy based in West Perth. The firm specialise in managing the finance & investments for a range of holdings within industries such as mining, real estate, agriculture and more. Employees are provided with free on-site parking and excellent company benefits.

Company retention is outstanding within the finance team having a combined total retention of 55 years!

Office hours are 8:30am to 5:00pm with a preference for this position to work full-time at the office location

• End to end processing of large volume of invoices with emphasis on accuracy and reliability of coding and data entry
• Preparation of weekly payment runs for EFT and BPAY payments
• Preparation of ad hoc Australian dollar and foreign currency payments, including cheque payments
• Preparation of credit applications for new suppliers
• Accounts receivable invoicing for expense recoveries and intercompany on-charges, together with periodic asset sales
• Regular bank and petty cash reconciliations
• Periodic reconciliations of accounts payable and accounts receivable ledgers, together with various account analyses / reconciliations
• Liaison with operational managers to obtain correct documentation and sign offs to meet company policies and procedures
• Processing of ad hoc journals where required

• 2+ years experience working in a similar role
• Accurate and efficient data entry, with an understanding of the implications of inaccurate coding to ensure these are avoided in daily processing
• Consistent and reliable attention to detail
• Compliance with established policies and procedures
• Understanding of GST and application of it to invoice processing
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Organised approach to all aspects of work, with sound time management practices
• Outstanding commitment to, and track record of achieving deadlines and goals
• Proven motivation and success in working in a team-based environment, whilst still demonstrating good ability to work autonomously without constant supervision
• Ability to multi-task and handle shifting priorities
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS Office suite and accounting software applications

• Opportunity to work in a highly professional finance team
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• A supportive and inclusive work culture
• On site parking provided in West Perth