Accountant

at  Hassell Services

ABOUT THE TEAM

Embedded in our studios are members of the global Hassell Finance team, who help to partner with local leadership to deliver our projects with the best financial outcomes available. With talented team members integrated across the business, the team keeps Hassell running smoothly through partnerships with our studio Business Support teams.
Job Description
We are seeking an Accountant to join our global Finance team, based in Melbourne. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that the financial activities of our Australian group of companies comply with statutory requirements and internal policies. You will also play a key role in supporting and coordinating Accounts Payable operations.
Additionally, you will provide support across various aspects of the broader business as needed, including project accounting and accounts payable processing.

The role focus is on:

• Managing bank reconciliations, cash flow and payment approvals.
• Maintain monthly balance sheets, including fixed assets and leases.
• Maintain intercompany reconciliations and intercompany recharges.
• Prepare and process monthly Corporate Travel transactions.
• Prepare monthly KPI reports.
• Support Accounts Payable to ensure timely invoice processing, escalate local approvals / information requirements, assist with D365 queries, and provide operational guidance. Also, provide Account Payable support during periods of extended leave in the team.
• Assist with the annual audit and sustainability reporting.
• Assist with project accounting processing as required. (providing project accounting support during periods of leave from the Project accountant team).
• Partner with various internal and external stakeholders across the business, including HP finance, our corporate travel partners, banking providers and the Hassell Technology team.
• Assist Finance Managers with ad hoc reporting projects and tasks.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone with three or more years of experience in an accountant role, preferably with experience in the construction, design, or professional services sectors.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• Experience using large ERP systems and advanced Excel skills, alongside familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Teams, etc.).
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
• A commitment to quality and ethical conduct.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-disciplinary teams.

Additional Information

The role focus is on:

• Managing bank reconciliations, cash flow and payment approvals.
• Maintain monthly balance sheets, including fixed assets and leases.
• Maintain intercompany reconciliations and intercompany recharges.
• Prepare and process monthly Corporate Travel transactions.
• Prepare monthly KPI reports.
• Support Accounts Payable to ensure timely invoice processing, escalate local approvals / information requirements, assist with D365 queries, and provide operational guidance. Also, provide Account Payable support during periods of extended leave in the team.
• Assist with the annual audit and sustainability reporting.
• Assist with project accounting processing as required. (providing project accounting support during periods of leave from the Project accountant team).
• Partner with various internal and external stakeholders across the business, including HP finance, our corporate travel partners, banking providers and the Hassell Technology team.
• Assist Finance Managers with ad hoc reporting projects and tasks

We are looking for someone with three or more years of experience in an accountant role, preferably with experience in the construction, design, or professional services sectors.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• Experience using large ERP systems and advanced Excel skills, alongside familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Teams, etc.).
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
• A commitment to quality and ethical conduct.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-disciplinary teams