JOB  DETAILS

Key Accountabilities

1. Transactional Finance

• Manage accounts payable end to end, including supplier invoices, staff expense claims, payment runs and supplier queries.
• Manage accounts receivable, including client invoicing, monitoring debtor balances and following up outstanding receivables.
• Prepare and process payroll, including superannuation, PAYG withholding, leave accruals and payroll reconciliations.
• Assist with Accountant Receivable in team member’s absence.

2. Month-End Close And General Ledger

• Complete the month-end close, including journals, accruals, prepayments, depreciation and general ledger maintenance.
• Perform Profit & Loss, and balance sheet reconciliations, and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate accounting records in line with applicable accounting standards and legislative requirements.
• Prepare deck for Deep dive and D&P meetings

3. Management Reporting And Analysis

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts and reporting packs, including commentary on financial performance.
• Perform budget-versus-actual and forecast-versus-actual variance analysis and prepare commentary explaining key movements.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to management to support commercial decision-making.

4. Budgeting, Forecasting And Cash Flow

• Prepare short and medium-term cash flow forecasts, monitor working capital, liquidity and debtor collections, and report cash flow risks to management.
• Assist with the preparation and review of annual budgets, including consolidation of departmental and entity budgets and supporting assumptions.
• Assist with building and updating rolling financial forecasts, including revenue, cost and headcount drivers, and re-forecasting as actuals become available.

5. Taxation And Statutory Compliance

• Prepare and lodge taxation and statutory compliance obligations, including BAS, GST and other relevant returns.
• Assist with year-end accounts and liaise with external accountants, auditors and other professional advisers as required.

6. Process, Controls And Continuous Improvement

• Assist in improving accounting processes, internal controls and financial reporting procedures.
• Maintain clear documentation of finance processes and reconciliations to support review, handover and audit.
• Identify opportunities to use technology, including artificial intelligence tools, to improve accounting, reporting and analysis workflows, in line with firm policy.

7. Other

• Undertake other duties reasonably within the scope, skill and competence of the position as directed.

Selection Criteria

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Commerce, Finance or a closely related discipline.
• Three to five years of relevant professional accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of Australian accounting and taxation principles.
• Demonstrated experience running accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and month-end close, and preparing management reports.
• Demonstrated experience preparing cash flow forecasts and supporting budget and forecast preparation, including variance analysis and commentary.
• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Xero accounting software and strong Excel skills.

Desirable

• Experience working in an accounting, advisory or professional services environment.
• Familiarity with Australian taxation, GST and BAS requirements.
• Experience working in a private equity backed business environment.
• Experience using artificial intelligence tools to improve accounting, reporting or analysis workflows.
• Membership of, or progress towards membership of, a recognised professional accounting body (CPA Australia, CA ANZ or IPA).

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