Assistant Accountant

2 weeks ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Australian Retirement Trust Full time

Take hold of a monster opportunity and join our Finance and Tax team as an Assistant Accountant. If you're a good fit for this role and live in Brisbane we'd love you to apply.

Why join us?

  • You'll get 14% super as standard, to help your future come alive.
  • Unleash your potential and build a career to be proud of through excellent training and development opportunities.
  • Balance your work between in-person days at our purpose-built hubs and working from home.
  • In the office, enjoy end of trip facilities, a yoga and multi-faith room, parent and carer rooms, quiet rooms, BrewHub coffee facilities, and collaborative team spaces.

About the role

We're all about helping our members make the most of their money. And while they go after their goals, you can too. As an Assistant Accountant, you'll be responsible for providing support to the Financial Accountant and Senior Financial Accountant in the preparation of financial accounting data, reports and reconciliations. You will be responsible for a number of accounting functions including general ledger and bank reconciliations, raising of invoices, maintaining and operating fixed asset and prepayment registers and other tasks as required.

Day to day, you'll:

  • Assist in the preparation and delivery of month and year end financial accounting and reporting and all other statutory accounts and annual returns.
  • Prepare accurate and timely reconciliations, with supportive documentation, for monthly and year end close.
  • Prepare documentation to support the funding of internal and external payments.
  • Coordinate the day-to-day accounts receivable function.
  • Maintain and run depreciation of end of month fixed assets.
  • Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
  • Identify areas of improvements / opportunities for increased efficiencies within the function.
  • Investigate and resolve customer / stakeholder queries.
  • Assist on organisational projects and provision of ad-hoc analysis as required.
  • Maintain relevant policies, processes and procedures as required.

This role is a permanent opportunity.

About you

It goes without saying you'll be a great communicator with top notch interpersonal skills. We'll also expect you to pick up problems and come up with quick, creative ways to solve them. It's quite likely you tick some of the following boxes too:

  • Experience in financial accounting support roles.
  • High level numeracy and reconciliation skills, with demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy with figures.
  • Sound Excel skills.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to work independently and within a team environment.

About us

Our 2.3 million members trust us to take care of almost $300 billion in retirement savings. And we help them take charge of their finances and face the future with confidence. Our inclusive culture means you'll be valued and heard in a respectful workplace. We've created an environment where you can be yourself and do amazing work. It's that simple.

Apply online now

Everyone is welcome to apply. We value diverse thinking, cultures, perspectives, backgrounds, and abilities. Awaken your career at Australian Retirement Trust and apply now. Applications close Sunday, 23 February 2025.

We don't want to leave you with a monstrous wait. So, you'll hear from us after the closing date to find out whether you've made it through to the next round or not. Being fair and up-front is important to us – and recruitment is no different.

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