Junior Accountant - Professional Development Opportunities

We are a family owned property and construction business. We are seeking the immediate start of a Junior Accountant on a full time basis at our office located in Belmont, with free on-site parking provided.

Role responsibilities:

The role on offer requires a proactive and adaptable individual who can hit the ground running. The position will be responsible for the end to end accounting process for multiple property holding entities and assisting the senior accountant with accounting duties for our operating business. This position reports directly to the Finance Manager.

Position Duties:

• Assisting the finance team in preparing monthly reports for the operating business
• Assisting the Senior Accountant with payroll duties when required 
• Preparation of quarterly BAS for the property entities, including monthly entering of property statements
• Completing bank reconciliations on a monthly basis and preparation of weekly supplier payments for property entities
• Preparation of year end accounts and workpapers for the property entities
• Assisting Accounts Payable with payments and data processing when necessary
• Assisting with the personal accounting and taxation requirements of the Directors and family members as required
• Assisting the Finance Manager with other reporting and ad hoc tasks when required such as insurance reviews and bank compliance
• Assist with continuous improvement and updates to policies and procedures

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field 
• CPA/CA, or working towards one (desirable). 
• 2+ years of accounting experience.
• Proven ability to prioritize projects and deliverables and interact effectively with cross-function teams.
• Xero or other similar accounting software experience.
• Advanced computer skills, particularly MS Excel (pivot tables and v-lookups).
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• Strong communication, time management and problem-solving skills.

Become an essential part of our construction company's financial backbone as a Junior Accountant. You'll have the opportunity to learn and grow in a supportive environment while contributing to the success of our team. If you're looking for a stable role with room to develop your accounting skills, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Join us and be a key player in our team's success! 

If you are enthusiastic, driven and ready to be a valued member of a dynamic team, please send your resume with covering letter using the application button on this advert.