Graduate Accountant

5 hours ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Metro Finance Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Summary:
We are seeking a Graduate Accountant to support the finance team in the accurate and timely preparation of financial records, reconciliations, and cash management. They will assist with the preparation of statutory, regulatory, and compliance reporting specific to non-bank lending obligations and contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and automation within the finance function. The Graduate Accountant will work closely with finance, treasury and servicing team members; and engage with third-party entities such as Salary Packagers, Auditors and Tax Advisers.

Responsibilities:
Reconciliation & Allocation:

  • Complete daily reconciliation of bank accounts and undertake prompt follow-up of reconciling items.
  • Perform daily novated lease reconciliations by reviewing remittance advices provided by salary packagers and accurately matching remitted funds to the correct novated lease contracts in the system.
  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies between remittances, receipts, and contract records in a timely manner.
  • Be the main point of contact for internal and external queries about novated lease receipt allocations.

Accounts Payable and Cash Management:

  • Assistance with Accounts Payable and Invoice processing activities
  • Perform daily cash sweep to move cash receipts from the central novated clearing account to the respective trusts in which lease contracts sit.
  • Reconcile clearing account balance to ensure all funds received are accounted for and remitted to the relevant trust.
  • Liaise with Finance & Treasury teams and third-party salary packagers to answer queries relating to novated cash receipts.

Financial & Regulatory Reporting:

  • Support financial and regulatory reporting activities, including Management & Statutory reporting, APRA & ABS reporting
  • Assist with implementation of upcoming statutory ESG reporting framework

How to succeed:

  • Strong understanding of reconciliation processes, including working with remittance advices and clearing accounts.
  • High attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies accurately.
  • Comfortable working with Excel spreadsheets.
  • Proactive mindset with a focus on process improvement and efficiency.
  • MUST have full permanent working rights (citizen or PR)

Benefits
We offer a robust benefits package to help support your health and financial security, plus you'll enjoy:

  • Hybrid working model - work 3 days in the office and 2 at home
  • A culture that promotes growth
  • Working out of a beautiful modern office in Sydney and virtually
  • Fun, regular social events so you can get to know your coworkers

We Value Your Wellbeing
Metro Finance believes in diversity, equity, and inclusion and offers a safe environment to grow. Bring your open mind and can-do attitude to help us deliver our award-winning service to clients. Our culture of continuous improvement gives you opportunities to learn. We encourage you to take advantage of all career development opportunities across department teams to help build your skills.

About Metro Finance
We offer an alternative to traditional bank funding with a modern approach and mindset. Our cutting-edge financial products, advanced technology, and local expertise set us apart. We excel at providing a real human experience for our customers. In fact, our Sales, Settlements, and Credit teams are all regular CAFBA award winners.

If you require further information please contact our Talent Acquisition Manager

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