AU Accountant (GRE0001)

The primary objective of this position is to assist the Finance team with the management of day-to-day accounting, reporting and financials. This includes supporting entities across the client's Portfolio and related entities, Circa 8-10 entities. This includes supporting accounts receivable, invoicing, accounts payable, reconciliations, simple superannuation accounting, and reporting support.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounts Payable (Manage Process)

Manage end-to-end Accounts Payable process for the group

Processing supplier invoices

Administer HUBDOC and Approval Max – ensure workflows are cleared regularly

Maintain accurate AP records and supporting documentation

Prepare payment schedules for review by the onshore team

Ageing reports

Assist with the preparation of the bank file

Handle queries from business and suppliers, escalate as required

Accounts Receivable (Support process)

Support preparation and issue invoices accurately using approved templates

Assist Junior Accountant to Track unpaid invoices and keep AR records up to date

Help send reminder emails and follow up clients as directed by the onshore AR team

Match incoming payments to invoices and flag discrepancies

Payroll Support (Ad Hoc support)

Assist the Finance Manager with payroll processing as required.

Support preparation of supporting payroll data and reports as required

Portfolio Accounts Management

Maintain Xero files for allocated entities, including superannuation -related accounts

Process low-volume AP/AR transactions

Perform monthly bank reconciliations

Support preparation of Balance Sheet and P&L for review and BAS

Identify and flag anomalies to the onshore finance team

SOP & Process Improvements

Support creation on SOP of outsourced tasks and organise for easy sharing

Perform regular updates

Identify areas to improve and make processed more efficient or replaced with AI/Automation

Complete data hygiene exercises as required

Other General/Ad Hoc support

Work closely with the Australia-based finance team to support day-to-day finance operations

Carrying out ad hoc tasks as required.

Follow documented processes and templates

Escalate issues or risks promptly to the onshore team

Reporting & Data Support (Power BI)

Support Power BI reporting through data refreshes and updates

Assist with data cleaning, validation, and preparation

Load data from approved sources as directed

Perform basic reconciliation checks against source data

Escalate data or reporting issues to the onshore team

QUALIFICATIONS

CPA/CIMA/CA or equivalent
At least 5+ years working in an Assistant Accountant/Accountant role with similar duties
AP, AR, and general accounting
Microsoft 365 skills (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) - advanced
Xero - essential
Power BI – basic
Service industry knowledge
Australian Payroll knowledge
Exceptional written and verbal communication
High level of organisation and discipline
Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality and discretion
Demonstrated commitment to the team and ability to work with others
Commitment to high-quality service delivery
Ability to identify improvements and use AI to enhance productivity
Friendly and personable, shows initiative, and is capable of working autonomously
Ability to work under tight deadlines and under pressure
Excellent time management
Strong attention to detail