Assistant Accountant

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-motivated Assistant Accountant to join our dynamic and engaging Finance team on a permanent, full-time basis. The Assistant Accountant is responsible for providing financial accounting and compliance assistance to the group finance team.

About you:

You will enjoy working within a fully functioning Finance team, and report directly to the Senior Financial Accountant. Thriving in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, you will have an elevated level of autonomy and be able to draw on your strong multi-tasking and time-management capabilities to meet tight deadlines.

Key duties and responsibilities include:

1. Process month end journals, including review of allocated general ledger accounts / business areas and posting of relevant accruals, prepayments, and adjustments.
2. Maintain and reconcile assigned Balance Sheet accounts monthly.
3. Liaise with relevant stakeholders regarding month-end processing, ensuring reporting deadlines are met.
4. Assist with preparation of monthly, annual, and ad hoc reporting in areas of responsibility.
5. Assist in the financial analysis of actuals vs budget in areas of responsibility.
6. Assist with preparation of audit workpapers and reconciliations that meet group external audit requirements.
7. Assist in the preparation of compliance activities including BAS, FBT and ABS surveys.
8. Identify improvements in the accounting processes and reporting of transactions.
9. Deliver high level customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
10. Provide support to the Fixed Asset, Property admin and Accounts Payable finance teams as required.
11. Complete any other ad hoc duties as requested by the Finance Leadership team.

Qualifications and Experience:

1. Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent, or studying towards.
2. Strong time management & organisational skills.
3. Analytical, problem-solving mindset with high attention to detail.
4. Intermediate in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, report building and manage formulas, format, and data validation functions).
5. Experience in reconciliations, journal posting and month-end activities.
6. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a positive and professional attitude.
7. A fast learner of systems and procedures.
8. 1+ years' experience in comparable Assistant Accountant/Accounting related role.
9. Enrolled in CPA or CA post-graduate programs or have completed prerequisite subjects for future enrolment.

In return we offer you:

1. Support with CPA/CA Studies.
2. A passionate, innovative, energetic, and supportive culture. It is something we are proud of at FLG and you'll feel part of the family from day one.
3. A flexible work environment with a mixture of in-office and work-from-home.
4. Modern open-plan office in the heart of South Brisbane with an on-site cafe and commuter hub facilities.
5. A competitive salary package and a wide range of benefits including a complimentary gym membership (plus one for a friend).
6. Leading paid parental leave.
7. Additional benefits including extra leave days accrued as part of our recognition for service awards.

About Fitness & Lifestyle Group:

Fitness and Lifestyle Group (FLG) is the leading fitness, health, and wellness group in the Asia-Pacific region, headquartered in Australia. Our mission is to make a meaningful, positive impact on people's lives through innovative and diverse health and wellness offerings, both physical and digital. FLG's portfolio includes globally recognised brands such as Fitness First Australia, Goodlife Health Clubs Australia, Jetts Fitness New Zealand & Thailand, Zap Fitness, and Barry's. With 319 locations across Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia, we support over 585,000 members in leading healthier, more active lives.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

At Fitness and Lifestyle Group we bring positive energy and attitude to work every day, we are proud of who we are and who we work for. We don't just accept individuality; we encourage it and acknowledge the value diversity and inclusivity brings to our organisation. We pride ourselves on empowering our team to be their authentic selves at work.

We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, people of all ages, race, sex, intersex status, gender identity, sexual orientation, people with a disability and from other diverse backgrounds.

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