Assistant Accountant

Cox Architecture is a design-focused contemporary architectural practice with studios located across Australia and Auckland, and a history spanning 60 years working globally.

COX works within a collegiate framework allowing the best ideas emerge meritocratically – we are 'by the many, for the many.' Our Practice is some 500 talented architects, urban planners, interior designers, graphic designers, researchers, and digital visualisation experts. We continuously seek the brightest minds to innovate around design, process, and typology.

At COX Architecture (COX), we design with purpose, creating spaces that stand the test of time both in aesthetics and functionality. Our philosophy is to Create to Last, ensuring our projects not only endure but thrive. We champion the principle of Do More, with Less, leveraging innovative solutions that are not just sustainable, but regenerative. Our strength lies in our ability to Embody Diversity, drawing on a multitude of perspectives to enrich our designs. We Lead with Empathy, we deeply engage with the needs of our communities and clients, creating architecture that resonates and inspires.

We are currently searching for an Assistant Accountant for to work within our Sydney Studio as part of our National Finance Department.

Please note this is a Parental Leave Replacement contract for up to 6 months, with potential for extension and is a Part-time role (3 days a week).

About the role:

The Assistant Accountant will provide assistance and support our National Finance Department covering areas from Financial/Management Accounting, Banking, Cashflows, Debtors, Fixed Asset Management, FBT and Accounts payable.

Responsible for:

Financial/Management Accounting

• Prepare Monthly and End of year Accounts
• Review, reconcile and report on Project & Branch Profit and loss
• Reconcile all balance sheet accounts including subconsultants
• Assist directors' salary and car allowance reconciliation
• Prepare Monthly Business Activity Statements
• Review & monitor all general ledger accounts ensuring correct cost allocations and GST compliance
• Investigate and report to the manager with any inconsistencies and improprieties
• Ad hoc reporting /financial analysis/projects/accounting/Tax etc.
• Maintain Company and Trust registrations
• Maintain directors file including directors' allowances, commencement, departure ASIC requirements and Unit/Share register
• Complete ABS statistics
• Maintain Qantas club membership

Banking, Cashflows and Debtors

• Daily Bank Reconciliation
• Manage periodical payments
• Organise Bank Guarantees
• Maintain Cashflow worksheet, ensuring cashflow is managed on ongoing basis
• Review and report debtors and doubtful debts
• Assist in managing debt collection process via timely reporting and closely liaising with all studios
• Troubleshooting with billing invoices

Fixed Assets Management

• Maintain Fixed Assets Register – allocation of fixed assets numbers, acquisition, disposals etc.
• Review and monitor capital purchases ensuring correct items are capitalised
• Perform End of Year Fixed Asset Review, Disposals, Reconciliations
• Troubleshooting any fixed assets set ups, issues
• Ad-hoc reporting / answering questions on fixed assets

Fringe Benefit Tax Return (FBT)

• Prepare annual FBT return
• Review all general ledger accounts ensuring FBT compliance

Accounts Payable

• Process National Accounts Payable invoices
• Monitor compliance on supplier tax Invoices, ABN, GST Registration
• Updating new supplier EFT banking details
• Problem solving all AP related issues including fortnightly EFTs
• Ad-hoc AP queries / reports

Experience:

• 1-3 years+ experience working in accounting roles
• Deltek VantagePoint or similar ERP system experience a distinct advantage
• Strong reconciliation skills in both accounting & information systems
• Must have extremely strong MS Excel skills
• Be a great team player & collaborator to develop positive relationships with team members
• Be honest, reliable, meticulous, thorough and methodical
• Excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate communicating honestly and clearly with respect other views and opinions of others on the team
• Flexibility and adaptability – ability & willingness to acquire new skills with open-mindedness to new tasks and new challenges
• Strong work ethic with positive attitude & conscientiousness
• Ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively
• Self-motivated with positive attitude & initiative
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail while maintaining an understanding for bigger picture
• Proactive approach to problem solving

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, more desirable if studying towards CA/CPA

If you are a team player with an interest in architecture and design, then we would like to hear from you.

To apply please forward a cover letter and CV to