Assistant Accountant
About the company
Fast-track your career with the Marlee Talent Pool. We're not just matching you with your ideal roles but unlocking your long-term career potential. Marlee goes above and beyond by identifying key strengths for your CV, helping you discover a career direction you might not have considered where you can truly thrive, and guiding you to develop those essential soft human skills that close gaps in your resume.
Marlee's innovative approach then places you in teams where you'll flourish. Using cutting-edge motivational science, we connect you with roles in teams and within organizations that make your heart sing and help our partners build their dream teams.
About the role
Our partner is looking for an Assistant Accountant to play a crucial role in their Finance Team. In this position, you'll be at the heart of their accounting operations, ensuring precision in financial transactions and contributing to the company's overall financial health.
Your financial adventure will include:
- Processing accounts payable and receivable transactions diligently
- Constructing precise balance sheet reconciliations
- Maintaining fixed assets registers with meticulous care
- Supporting the creation of management financial statements and reports
- Managing payroll tasks with empathy and accuracy
- Contributing to month-end and year-end close processes
- Upholding company policies with integrity
- Collaborating on various finance projects, bringing your unique perspective
- Preparing BAS statements and other statutory reports with confidence
We're looking for someone who brings:
- A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 1-3 years of accounting experience (tech or start-up experience is a plus!)
- A solid understanding of accounting principles and practices
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Xero) and Microsoft Excel
- Experience with payroll processing
- An eagle eye for details and top-notch organizational skills
- The ability to work independently while being a supportive team player
- Strong communication skills to build great relationships across the company