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Assistant Accountant
<p><strong>Company Overview</strong></p><p>A global leader in investment and financial services software, supporting over 18,000 clients across financial services and healthcare. The client has 20,000+ employees across 90+ offices worldwide and is ranked on the Fortune 1000 list.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>They are seeking a detail-oriented <strong>Assistant Accountant</strong> to support the day-to-day finance operations of its Australian business. This role is ideal for someone with a strong understanding of accounting principles, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Review coding on requisitions and ensure accuracy of GL account and cost centre allocation</li><li>Prepare journals for accruals, reclassifications, cost allocations, and amortisations</li><li>Complete general ledger, balance sheet, and intercompany reconciliations</li><li>Assist with BAS, FBT, TPAR, WorkCover, and ATO Payment Times reporting</li><li>Support preparation of income tax schedules, annual financial statements, and audit requirements</li><li>Manage corporate credit cards, including new requests and limit changes</li><li>Provide ad hoc support to finance team and managers as required</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor of Business/Commerce (Accounting) and working towards CA/CPA qualification</li><li>4+ years' accounting experience, ideally within a complex or software/consulting environment</li><li>Proficient in accounting software and advanced Excel skills (formulas, pivots, linked sheets)</li><li>Strong attention to detail, ability to prioritise, and meet deadlines</li><li>Excellent communication and teamwork skills</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Why Join?</strong></p><p>It's a global organization that values collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career while contributing to a business supporting some of the world's largest financial institutions.</p><p> </p><p>📧 <strong>Apply now</strong> to join a high-performing team in a dynamic, global business.</p><p> </p><p><strong>06810-0013291256MG</strong></p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/bWF0dC5nYXZpbi43NTEwMy4xMDY3NUByaGlhdXMuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • Melbourne CBD, Victoria
  • remote
  • Permanent placement
  • 85000 - 85000 AUD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Company Overview</strong></p><p>A global leader in investment and financial services software, supporting over 18,000 clients across financial services and healthcare. The client has 20,000+ employees across 90+ offices worldwide and is ranked on the Fortune 1000 list.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>They are seeking a detail-oriented <strong>Assistant Accountant</strong> to support the day-to-day finance operations of its Australian business. This role is ideal for someone with a strong understanding of accounting principles, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Review coding on requisitions and ensure accuracy of GL account and cost centre allocation</li><li>Prepare journals for accruals, reclassifications, cost allocations, and amortisations</li><li>Complete general ledger, balance sheet, and intercompany reconciliations</li><li>Assist with BAS, FBT, TPAR, WorkCover, and ATO Payment Times reporting</li><li>Support preparation of income tax schedules, annual financial statements, and audit requirements</li><li>Manage corporate credit cards, including new requests and limit changes</li><li>Provide ad hoc support to finance team and managers as required</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor of Business/Commerce (Accounting) and working towards CA/CPA qualification</li><li>4+ years' accounting experience, ideally within a complex or software/consulting environment</li><li>Proficient in accounting software and advanced Excel skills (formulas, pivots, linked sheets)</li><li>Strong attention to detail, ability to prioritise, and meet deadlines</li><li>Excellent communication and teamwork skills</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Why Join?</strong></p><p>It's a global organization that values collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career while contributing to a business supporting some of the world's largest financial institutions.</p><p> </p><p>📧 <strong>Apply now</strong> to join a high-performing team in a dynamic, global business.</p><p> </p><p><strong>06810-0013291256MG</strong></p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/bWF0dC5nYXZpbi43NTEwMy4xMDY3NUByaGlhdXMuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2025-09-09T05:37:09Z

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