Assistant Accountant

We are seeking an Assistant Accountant to join our Finance team in Adelaide.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will support the Group’s day-to-day finance activities, including accounts payable, payroll, fixed assets and financial reporting.

This hands-on role is ideal for someone with strong accounting skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities while working closely with the Finance team to ensure accurate and timely financial processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts payable activities, including supplier payments, vendor journals and maintenance of vendor accounts

• Review payroll processing, including new starters, terminations, payroll changes, payroll runs and monthly payroll journals

• Ensure payroll compliance through the timely review and lodgement of STP, Payroll Tax, WorkCover and Superannuation returns

• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, control accounts and investigate outstanding financial transactions.

• Assist with the preparation of FBT returns

• Maintain fixed asset registers, including asset registrations, transaction reviews and reconciliations

• Support month-end reporting through journal preparation, management reports and financial analysis

• Assist with Payment Times Reporting, accounting policy implementation and the application of new accounting standards

What We Are Looking For

• A relevant accounting degree or accredited accounting qualification.

• Sound knowledge and experience in financial accounting, financial controls and accounting principles

• Understanding of accounting standards, financial reporting requirements and taxation regulations

• Knowledge of payroll legislation, payroll processing and associated compliance requirements.

• Advanced Excel skills, with the ability to analyse and manage large volumes of financial data

• Strong understanding of accounting software, with SAP experience highly regarded

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and independently

• A proactive and adaptable approach, with strong attention to detail, initiative and the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines

What we have to offer you

• Competitive base salary + incentive + additional super after 2 years’ service

• Paid parental leave and ability to purchase additional leave