Assistant - Commercial Accountant

Assistant Accountant
Based in our Sydney office
Base annual salary range $76,800.00 to $78,000.00
At Compass Group, we're shaping a better tomorrow by enriching people, communities, and the planet.
We believe in seeing and nourishing individuals as a whole.
By focusing on meaningful work and positive impacts, we create a workplace where you can grow and develop.
Looking for an exciting opportunity to use your accounting skills?
As anAssistant - Commercial Accountant, you'll help drive business success, improve financial performance, and work closely with different teams.
Join us and grow your career in a fast-paced and rewarding role
Join a global leader that feeds innovation, drives hospitality, and powers possibility
The Position
The role involves managing Profit & Loss statements, ensuring accurate month-end reports, and providing client billing and reports.
It also includes balance sheet reconciliations, site audits, and handling budgets and forecasts.
The position ensures contract compliance, supports stakeholders, and looks for ways to improve processes and efficiency.
Additionally, it offers the chance to work on innovative projects.
Main responsibilities:
Delivering efficient Commercial support to respective portfolio sectors
Accurate & Timely Month-End Closing Processes
Month-end reconciliations
P&L preparation and analysis
Preparation of monthly reports identifying and reporting on key findings to internal and external stakeholders
Partner with Key internal Stakeholders to offer solutions to enhance financial performance
Create accurate journal entries as required
Ensure the integrity of journal entries by having appropriate data and approvals
Stock take reconciliation
Regular management reporting & analysis
Develop/ Prepare/ Analyse/ Distribute report to specifications
Balance Sheet Reconciliation
Administration of invoicing, receipt, and approval processes
Create invoices as per the contract agreement
Follow up on invoice payments and queries
Contract Compliance
Preparation of Contract Price Escalations
Preparation of Contractual Variations
Review of Commercial Terms
Assisting Internal & External Stakeholders.
Including but not limited to:
Support to business partners, operational managers & unit managers covering various financial and commercial facets
Partners with all business functions to provide an accurate and efficient supply of contractual information
Assist with Budgeting and Forecasting
Input into the preparation of detailed budgets and forecasts
Maintenance of the contract database register and files
Update contract database as required
Follow up on queries regarding contract information
Ensure contract information is accurate
Identify and implement opportunities for improvement and streamlining of existing processes
Encourage and embed best practices across the commercial teams
Retain focus on continuous improvement in all process-driven activities
Perform other duties within his/her capabilities as required by the Supervisor or Manager
The Person
Qualifications, Skills, Qualities, and Experience
Degree qualified and/or studying towards CA/CPA
Have previous accounting experience with a private/public company
Advance Microsoft Excel skills
Ability to prioritise and multitask
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Attention to detail
Positive 'can-do' attitude, who can work autonomously in a team environment
A vibrant personality who will be able to work easily with their peers
Desirable
Minimum 2 years of previous experience within a commercial accounting environment
Experience in the ORACLE accounting system
Please note:This role will be based in our Sydney office.
North Sydney area, Mitchell Street, McMahons Point NSW 2060.
The Benefits
Working with a large global company means you can be assured that we have an attractive benefits program
This includes comprehensive learning & development offerings, a variety of recognition programs and company discounts, an excellent salary benchmarking matrix and at this management level also includes an incentive bonus scheme
You can read all about these here: Why work at Compass
We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all.
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