Assistant Accountant & Financial Accountant - Collaborative Environment

About the Company

Absolute Accounts & Bookkeeping is a bookkeeping and accounting business run by a registered BAS Agent, specialising in accounting for the hospitality industry. Our main client is a group of several well-known restaurants, functions centres and bars.  

We pride ourselves on accuracy and excellent service, while promoting individuality, relaxed atmosphere and supportive culture at work.

Due to business expansion and continued growth of our client’s businesses, an Assistant Accountant and Financial Accountant full time roles have become available. 

About the Role

In these roles, you will work closely with a driven and very experienced business Director/BAS Agent to learn new skills, apply your knowledge to practical problem solutions and make a difference. This is a high volume, fast-paced environment. The roles will cover the following, but are not limited to:

ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT

• Accounts Receivable 
• Accounts Payable
• Payroll 
• Recording daily sales
• Bank Reconciliations
• Assisting in weekly management reporting, monthly accounts reconciliation, prepayments and accruals 
• Assisting with other finance and administrative duties as required

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT

• Supervision of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
• Payroll 
• Auditing of POS data
• Bank Reconciliations
• Weekly management reporting
• Monthly accounts reconciliation, prepayments and accruals 
• Maintenance of monthly Workcover schedules
• Preparation and analysis of monthly Management financial reports
• Preparation of monthly Cost of Goods Sold and Wage to Revenue analysis reports
• Preparation of year-end accounts and budgets
• Assisting with other finance and administrative duties as required

Accounts office will be a part of a larger office together with marketing, functions and management teams once renovation of our main office in Fortitude Valley is complete in the next couple of months. Temporary accounts office is located in Hillcrest.

Working hours and days are negotiable providing the operational needs of the business are fulfilled.  

About You:

The successful candidate will be a self-starter that shows initiative and can work autonomously. To be considered for this role the following skills and attributes are required:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Australia, in a similar role, preferably within hospitality industry 
• MYOB experience is essential
• Minimum qualifications required for Assistant Accountant: Advanced Diploma of Business (Accounting)
• Minimum qualifications required for Financial Accountant: Associate's degree or equivalent experience in Accounting
• Methodical and process driven
• Strong attention to detail is absolutely essential 
• Excellent error checking and auditing skills
• High level of organisational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills, in particular Excel
• Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly
• Be able to accept instruction, correction and learn from mistakes 
• Ability to work both autonomously and as a part of the team

Benefits of this Role

• Supportive, knowledgeable BAS Agent with plenty of learning opportunities
• Obtain necessary experience for the next step in your career
• Closely supervised work and guidance
• Varied role
• Fast-paced environment – your day will absolutely fly by
• Close to the City and public transport 

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