Full job description

Who We Are

FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.

At FTI Consulting, you’ll work side-by side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You’ll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.

Are you ready to make your impact?

About The Role

The role is part of our national Accounts Services function, within the Corporate Finance team at FTI Consulting. The Accounts Services team provides bookkeeping and banking support to CF’s client-facing staff in respect of insolvency engagements and is integral to CF successfully administering these.

Companies over which CF is appointed are often distressed businesses, many of which continue to trade under the control of CF’s appointees. Based in Melbourne or Perth, this is a permanent, full time national role, supporting client-facing staff in the Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth CF practices. The internal title will be Accounts Services Assistant. Duties include bookkeeping using insolvency case management software (Insol6 and Turnkey IPS), general transaction processing and management/support, banking assistance using various on-line banking platforms, preparation of draft statutory documents/returns and various other accounts service-related responsibilities such as those set out below.

What You’ll Do

Working within a well established and progressive team, you will:

• Provide banking / funds handling / treasury support to Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth CF staff with respect to their client needs including monitoring and handling client funds (banking, opening and closing bank accounts and other liaison with banks as required, case management / bank reporting)
• Assist with case management and recording transactions including creating new client records, processing receipts and payments and journal entries, performing bank reconciliations, processing payroll and dividend distributions, entering/updating employee/creditor information and updating client Chart of Accounts.
• Assist with managing/monitoring client ATO registrations and reporting obligations (GST/PAYG/STP), draft BAS, attend to GST payables, monitor GST receivables, liaise with ATO as required
• Draft statutory accounts of receipts and payments and monitor compliance with various statutory deadlines
• Prepare/manage periodical control reports/registers
• Undertake daily bank transaction downloads from various bank platforms
• Assist with, and arrange, timely closure of finalised client matters including bank account closures and closing/archiving client cases
• Various ad hoc duties and project work relating to the Accounts Services function as required

How You’ll Grow

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is an experienced accounts officer or bookkeeper with proven, hands-on experience looking to work in a dynamic, supportive work environment. We will provide you with the necessary training.

What You Will Need to Succeed

• 6 months - 2 years’ bookkeeping, treasury, accounts or payroll experience
• Bookkeeping qualifications highly regarded but not essential
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Excel, including data entry, formatting, and simple formulas.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn new systems, processes, and bookkeeping practices.
• Good organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.