Assistant Accountant

Company Description

At Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen, our mission has always been to reinvent fast-food. We're Australia's only fast-food restaurant to be 100% clean, meaning there are no added preservatives, artificial flavours, added colours or unacceptable additives in our food. We're incredibly proud of our amazing people, and the unique way we celebrate Mexican culture in everything we do.

Job Description

We are seeking a proactive and collaborative Assistant Accountant on a 15-month fixed-term contract who takes ownership of their work, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is committed to maintaining high standards of accuracy and compliance to support the finance team across a wide range of accounting functions.

A key focus of this role will be ensuring the accurate and timely reconciliation, capitalisation, and reporting of multi-million-dollar construction and asset-related expenditures.

You will play a critical role in maintaining strong financial governance and supporting the delivery of accurate, compliant financial reporting of capital expenditure.

Key responsibilities:

• Construction & Project Accounting – Set up new projects in NetSuite, ensure correct allocation of costs, reconcile and capitalise project expenditures, and support Construction Managers with invoice processing and financial guidance.
• CAPEX Purchases – Verify, classify, and process capital expenditure invoices; determine correct accounting treatment; maintain complete supporting documentation for audit readiness.
• Lease Accounting – Work closely with the Lease Administrator and Asset Managers to process rent invoices, confirm abatements, accruals, and conduct monthly rent payment and analysis.
• Payment Processing – Ensure timely and accurate vendor payments, execute weekly payment runs, and manage accounts payable queries within the construction category.
• Month-End Closing & Reporting – Prepare and post journal entries in line with reporting deadlines and ensure accuracy of financial statements; provide documentation for construction, CAPEX, and lease-related transactions during audits.
• Process Improvement & Collaboration – Support Finance projects and continuous improvement initiatives; partner with Finance, Construction & Real Estate, and external stakeholders to resolve queries and deliver accurate financial outcomes
• Administration & Ad Hoc – Maintain digital records and ensure invoice completeness for franchise submission.

About you:

Our ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and motivated professional, tertiary qualified in Accounting, Finance or Commerce, with at least 2 years' experience in an accounting role. Ideally, this experience includes exposure to project accounting, accounts payable, and asset management. Previous QSR or other retail experience would be beneficial.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong computer skills, including advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Experience with NetSuite ERP and Lightyear or similar OCR software.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Proven ability to manage your workload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to process improvement.
• A resourceful and proactive approach with a strong willingness to learn and contribute to the team.

Benefits:

We're incredibly proud of our amazing people and always have each other's backs. Whether you're working in restaurant, at our Hola Central head office or as one of our partners, we are so passionate about living our values every single day.

These are just some of the benefits that come with working at GYG:

• Flexibility - talk to us about what options we have to ensure your work life fits with your personal life
• Up to 5 weeks of annual leave each year for full time roles
• We've got your back with Sonder - a comprehensive employee assistance program, here to support you and your family
• GYG gift voucher

Ready to join the family? Apply now to start the conversation