Accounts Assistant

Our client, based in Melbourne, is looking to appoint an Accounts Assistant to support the Financial Manager and contribute to the smooth running of group finance operations across multiple business units.

About the Role:

As Finance Assistant, you’ll play a key role within the Group Finance Department, supporting four business units. This is a great opportunity for someone with solid finance experience, particularly in purchase/sales ledgers and bank reconciliations, who enjoys a broad and busy role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Revenue recognition, including deferred income and accrual calculations
• Intercompany reconciliations and quarterly input to the Group intercompany system (IWS)
• Invoice processing and payment runs
• Statement reconciliations and daily bank reconciliations for multiple entities
• Processing bank payments
• Fuel cost allocation and recharges
• Consumables reconciliation and cost distribution
• Administration of insurance claims and related queries
• Support during internal and external audits
• Provide cover and assistance to the Accounts Payable Clerk
• General support across the finance team as required

About You:

• Previous experience in a similar finance role is essential
• Strong understanding of Purchase and Sales Ledgers and basic Payroll
• Confident communicator, able to partner with senior management and non-finance staff
• AAT Qualified (Desirable not essential)
• Detail-focused and customer-orientated, with a mindset for continuous improvement
• Proficient in Excel – including Pivot Tables, Lookups
• A positive, team-oriented attitude with a flexible, hands-on approach

Benefits & Hours:

• Salary up to £35,000 depending on experience
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Working hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm (with a 1-hour lunch break)