Accounts Assistant

Hays · Wollongong & Illawarra Area NSW · Full time
Posted 17d ago

Accounts Assistant

Hays
~$68k - $72k(Estimated)
68-72k + Super
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Join a growing organisation in the transport and logistics sector.
  • Focus on Accounts Payable while supporting wider accounting functions.
  • Initial 12-month fixed-term contract with potential for extension.

Accounts Assistant

Your New Company

Join a growing organisation within the transport and logistics sector that operates across multiple business entities. Reporting to the Finance Manager and working as part of a close-knit finance team, you'll gain exposure to a broad range of accounting functions in a busy and fast-paced environment. This is an initial 12-month fixed-term contract with strong potential for extension or permanency for the right candidate.

Your New RoleThis is a hands-on role with a strong focus on Accounts Payable, while also providing wider support across accounting, reconciliations, reporting and payroll administration.Your responsibilities will include:

  • End-to-end Accounts Payable processing across multiple entities
  • Investigating and correcting invoice and AP processing discrepancies
  • Processing supplier invoices and maintaining accurate financial records
  • Assisting with Accounts Receivable activities, including a small volume of customer invoicing
  • Posting journals and supporting month-end accounting processes
  • Performing bank, balance sheet and credit card reconciliations
  • Processing intercompany transactions and reconciliations
  • Assisting with payroll administration, including job card and time attendance data entry
  • Producing reports from accounting and finance systems
  • Supporting the Finance Manager with general accounting and administrative duties
  • Maintaining high levels of accuracy across all financial data and reporting

What You'll Need to Succeed

To be successful, you will ideally have:

  • Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant, Junior Accountant or Accounts Payable position
  • An accounting qualification, studies in progress, or equivalent practical experience
  • Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals and financial processes
  • Experience with accounts payable processing and reconciliations
  • Exposure to intercompany accounting transactions
  • Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLookups and formulas
  • High attention to detail and strong numerical accuracy
  • Experience using ERP or accounting systems such as Pronto, Redmap and/or Concur will be highly regarded
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
  • A proactive and team-focused approach

What You'll Get in Return

  • Salary from $68,000-$70,000 + Super
  • Potential flexibility up to $72,000 + Super for an exceptional candidate
  • Exposure to a broad range of accounting responsibilities across multiple business entities
  • Supportive and collaborative finance team environment
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Strong potential for the role to extend beyond the initial contract term

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or email Adrian.Payne@hays.com.au or call us now on 02 4222 0186
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Skills

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Accounting systems (pronto, redmap, concur)Accounts payableAttention to detailErp systemsFinancial reportingMicrosoft excelNumerical accuracyOrganisation skillsPayroll administrationProactive approachReconciliationTeamwork

Perks & benefits

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Ongoing training and development opportunitiesSupportive and collaborative finance team environment