Trainee Accountant

2 weeks ago

Newcastle Maitland Hunter, Australia The Wests Group Australia Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an aspiring Trainee Accountant to join our high performing Finance department. This Part-Time (32hr/wk) opportunity will work across multiple business units providing accounting support within the Finance department. Key tasks and shared responsibilities will include:

  • Preparation of bank reconciliations
  • Accounts Receivable for Western Suburbs (Ncle) Leagues Club
  • Daily internal control procedures around cash, petty cash and vouchers
  • Controls around EFT payment authorisations
  • Reconcile payments across our hotels
  • Assistance with Accounts Payable for multiple entities
  • Process general ledger journal entries
  • Provide leave coverage across the Finance team
  • Provide support as required to the Finance manager

About you

With a basic understanding in accounting, you will be passionate about numbers, organised, proactive, and thrive in a detail orientated environment. Additionally, you will have:

  • Be studying towards a qualification
  • Understanding of general accounting procedures
  • The ability to meet deadlines and prioritise tasks
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Intermediate level excel knowledge
  • Strong communication skills
  • The ability to work independently and problem solve
  • High level confidentiality
  • Teamwork

About us

The Wests Group Australia is a major employer in the Newcastle, Port Stephens and Lake Macquarie regions. Employing close to 1000 people, Wests operates a multi-site portfolio of entertainment and hospitality venues comprising of registered clubs, hotels, conference and fitness facilities as well as the Newcastle Knights. We are one of the many local success stories of our region.

Being an employee of The Wests Group will give you access to the following perks and benefits:

  • Wellbeing: First Nations Cultural Leave, annual flu vaccinations, Wellbeing Leave, flexible work options, Community Care leave and Employee assistance programs (EAP).
  • Career: Certificate III in Hospitality (SIT30622 Certificate III in Hospitality (JobReady - Culinary) | Allara Learning), paid traineeships, and leadership programs.
  • Financial: Paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, above-award wages and penalty rates, plus 40% off meals for club employees.
  • Lifestyle: Discounted gym membership for $25/month per month (including your partner), discounted NIB Health Insurance, savings on Reflections Holiday Parks, and discounted accommodation at our three hotels - The Executive, The Gateway, and The Anchorage Hotel & Spa.

We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to create a work environment where employee differences such as gender, age, culture, disability, sexual orientation and education are valued to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

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