A permanent opportunity has become available to join a client of ours within the medical research industry as an Assistant Accountant (accounts payable focus). The primary purpose of this role is to administer the end-to-end Accounts Payable process, ensuring accurate input into the finance system, timely payment of creditors, preparation of monthly journals and efficient reporting. Additionally, the role provides support to the Finance team through the month-end and year-end processes.
This role is best suited to to someone who has previosuly worked in a standalone end-to-end accounts payable role and is currently working towards or planning to commence further CA/CPA qualifications.
Key Responsibilities
- End to end accounts payable - creating and maintaining vendors, processing invoices, making weekly payment runs and reconciling vendor statements
- Credit card reconciliations - coding, categorising and balancing credit card transactions
- Staff reimbursements - verifying and processing employee expense claims and including in bi-weekly payment cycles
- Managing the Accounts Payable inbox
- Assisting with month end accounting procedures and with production of monthly and quarterly reports as required
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
- 5+ years' experience in Accounts Payable and general accounting preferably with experience in a standalone role
- Studying or planning to commence professional CPA/CA or equivalent qualification
- Intermediate excel skills
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 Experience is advantageous but not essential
- Intermediate computer software skills, including Excel and financial reporting software
- Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with stakeholders of all levels
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
How to Apply
Please submit your CV via the prompts provided. For further enquiries - please contact Ashling Purcell at apurcell@sharpandcarter.com.au . Thanks!
