Assistant Accountant

Job title : Assistant Accountant
Location : Sydney
Job type : Contract or Temp
Contact name : Lachlan Wilkinson
Contact email : lwilkinson@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : LW587
About the role 
Our client is looking for an ambitious Assistant Accountant to join an exciting team. The role and the business is suited to someone who is hard-working, has a positive attitude, is well-spoken and is a quick learner. They do pride themselves of having an excellent working culture & supportive environment and offer career growth opportunities. This role will be suited to someone who has a few years experience in an assistant accountant role and is eager to apply their accounting skills in a new role.

The responsibilities
  • Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts, annual financial accounts and finance submissions for external stakeholders.
  • Assist with the preparation of all taxation and compliance requirements including income tax, GST, BAS, tax instalments, FBT, payroll tax, workers compensation and ABS Surveys.
  • Monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.
  • Maintenance of the general ledger.
  • Assist in the preparation of the Financial Reporting of all entities in the Dincel Group
  • Assist in the preparation of all monthly, quarterly and yearly reporting in accordance with Australian and International GAAP
  • Assist in the maintenance of ledgers, cost centres and reports in MYOB

The successful applicant will have:
  • Minimum 3 years’ previous experience within a similar role
  • Experience dealing with confidential and organisational information.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
  • Strong technical accounting skills
  • Technical understanding of the accounting and reporting
  • Technical understanding of the AASB and International Accounting Standards
  • Ability to manage projects

Aptitude & Interpersonal Skills
  • Ability to meet deadlines without compromising accuracy.
  • Committed to undertaking duties efficiently with a high level of attention to detail and with strict confidentiality.
  • Ability to take, interpret and follow instructions.
  • Demonstrated excellent time management.
  • Able to use own initiative and handle multiple tasks
How to apply 
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below or email lwilkinson@sharpandcarter.com.au