<p><strong>Your Opportunity</strong></p><p>We've partnered with an established Australian organisation based in Brisbane's inner north, offering onsite parking and one day of WFH per week.</p><p>You'll join a collaborative finance team and work closely with the Finance Manager and key stakeholders across the business.</p><p>This is a hands-on role where you'll have the opportunity to take ownership of core financial accounting responsibilities while also contributing to management reporting, financial analysis, and broader business decisions.</p><p><strong>You Will:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare monthly financial reporting</li><li>Prepare monthly management accounts, journals, accruals, and prepayments</li><li>Manage balance sheet reconciliations and intercompany accounting</li><li>Support consolidation and intercompany elimination processes</li><li>Assist with statutory reporting, taxation requirements, and audit processes</li><li>Prepare and analyse budgets, forecasts, and variance reporting</li><li>Prepare weekly cash flow forecasts and analysis</li><li>Maintain fixed asset registers</li><li>Support payroll processes and ensure compliance</li><li>Partner with stakeholders to provide financial insights and recommendations</li></ul><p><strong>Who You Are:</strong></p><p>You are a qualified or part-qualified Accountant with a strong commercial background who enjoys working with stakeholders and translating financial information into meaningful insights. You'll bring strong technical accounting foundations, along with the ability to build effective relationships across the business.</p><ul><li>CA/CPA qualified or studying towards qualification</li><li>Experience in a commercial environment</li><li>Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis</li><li>Strong stakeholder management and business partnering skills</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li></ul><p><strong>Interview Process</strong></p><p>This is a one-stage interview process, with an immediate start available.</p><p><strong>Apply Today</strong></p><p>Submit your CV directly via email to <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> or click the Apply button.</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/Y2lhcmFuLnZpY2tlcnMuOTQ2MzUuMTA2NzVAcmhpYXVzLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Company</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>Our client is a well-established, purpose-driven organisation based in Melbourne's inner northern suburbs. With a supportive finance team and a positive working culture, they are seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Accountant to join the business on a temporary-to-permanent basis.</p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Role</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will support the finance function across a range of transactional and accounting responsibilities, including but not limited to:</p><ul><li>Assisting with month-end processes, journals and general ledger reconciliations.</li><li>Preparing and processing accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.</li><li>Performing bank and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Assisting with accruals, prepayments and general ledger maintenance.</li><li>Supporting the preparation of financial reports and maintaining accurate financial records.</li><li>Providing general assistance to the wider finance team as required.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Your Profile</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar finance position.</li><li>A solid understanding of core accounting principles and month-end processes.</li><li>Strong Excel skills and experience using an accounting or ERP system.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.</li><li>A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.</li><li>Full, long-term working rights in Australia, with the ability to commence immediately.</li></ul><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an immediately available candidate looking to secure a temporary-to-permanent position and build a long-term career within a supportive organisation.</p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">What's on Offer</span></strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Temporary-to-permanent opportunity with the potential to secure a long-term position.</li><li>Hybrid working arrangements, offering flexibility.</li><li>Collaborative and supportive team environment.</li><li>Opportunity to develop your accounting skills within an established organisation.</li><li>Convenient inner northern suburbs location.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Apply Today</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we'd love to hear from you! Simply apply with your up-to-date CV in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx).</p><p> </p><p><em>Reference Number: </em>06810-0013540670ST</p><p><strong><em> </em></strong></p><p><strong><em> </em></strong></p><p><strong>This is a hybrid</strong> <strong>position.</strong></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/c3RlcGhhbmllLnRob21wc29uLjcwNzYwLjEwNjc1QHJoaWF1cy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Company</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half is currently recruiting for an Assistant Accountant to join an industry leading business based in Laverton.</p><p> </p><p>Commencing immediately, you will be working as part of an established finance team, providing support across month-end, reconciliations and broader financial accounting activities.</p><p> </p><p>This position is offered on an initial 4 to 6-month temporary contract and has the potential to transition to permanent employment, although not guaranteed.</p><p>The flexibility to work from home 1-2 days per week following training is also provided.</p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Role</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>Reporting to the Finance Manager and working as part of an established finance team, your duties will include:</p><ul><li>Assisting with month-end close</li><li>General ledger reconciliations</li><li>Bank reconciliations</li><li>Preparing and posting journals</li><li>Investigating and resolving reconciliation differences</li><li>Assisting with trial balance preparation and review</li><li>Supporting monthly financial and management reporting</li><li>Fixed asset accounting and reconciliations</li><li>Assisting with ad hoc accounting and reporting requirements</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Your Profile</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span></strong></p><p>To be successful in this role, you will have a great knowledge and understanding of accounting functions, including:</p><ul><li>At least 2 years' experience in a similar role with relevant qualifications, or working towards a finance qualification</li><li>Proven experience with balance sheet reconciliations and month-end close processes.</li><li>An analytical mindset and to be able to work to tight deadlines</li><li>Strong communication skills and possess the ability to build relationships</li><li>An intermediate level of Excel skills (pivot tables/ V-lookups), with an aptitude to learn new finance systems quickly</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Apply Today</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we'd love to hear from you! Simply apply with your up-to-date CV in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx).</p><p>Reference Number: 06810-0013530070LS</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>This is a</strong> <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">hybrid</span></strong> <strong>position.</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/bHVrZS5zdGV2ZW5zLjE1NDA1LjEwNjc1QHJoaWF1cy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">