Junior Accountant - Generous Compensation

• Generalist accounting support role
• Be a part of a supportive and inclusive team, based in Geelong
• Established family office

The Begley Group is a diversified family group of companies with interests in both commercial and residential property developments and multiple operating business within Geelong’s construction industry for over 41 years. 

Due to continued growth we have an exciting opportunity for a recent accounting graduate (or near graduate) to work in a small team reporting to the CFO. This junior accounting role will play a pivotal role in supporting the CFO, and other finance team members by providing a wide range of hands-on finance support duties as required.

HERE ARE SOME OF THE KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE

• Assisting with completion of month-end and year-end closing processes for multiple entities
• Preparing and inputting journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, bank reconciliations and BAS statements
• Compilation of monthly financial statements
• Reviewing, monitoring, and managing a significant number of bank accounts
• Aggregating all financial information to generate month-end balance sheets and income statements for the consolidated family office
• Processing and monitoring of accounts payable for numerous operating businesses 
• Perform other duties as required

WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE

• Who enjoys working in a team environment and supporting others but can also work autonomously
• Who is passionate about accounting, willing to learn and prepared to show initiative 
• That is highly motivated, enthusiastic, and well organised
• Who has just graduated or in the final year of their accounting/commerce degree
• Who is looking to complete CPA/CA qualifications (mentoring and fee reimbursement available)
• Interest and understanding of the construction industry will be highly regarded

WHAT YOU NEED

• Any proven hands-on bookkeeping/accounting expertise would be advantageous
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Commerce (either nearly completed or graduate with some relevant experience)
• A positive attitude and approach to develop your career and our business
• Attention to detail, with high accuracy data entry
• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn
• Be a confident communicator and genuine team player
• Xero, MS Excel and accounting software savvy

HOW TO APPLY

Join this sought-after leading Geelong business and enjoy a supportive and professional work environment.

Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity!

Do hesitate to apply now!

Take a look at the Begley Group Website: https://begleygroup.com.au/ 

For more information please contact: [email protected]  

We look forward to hearing from you.

Please note:

1. We respectfully ask you do not contact Begley Group (or entities) directly so they can attend to their daily workload.
2. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted throughout the recruitment campaign.