Assistant Accountant

at  Aurion

CONTRACT/TEMP | TOOWONG, QLD

At Aurion, we’ve been the trusted people and payroll partner of Australian businesses for over 35 years. We are committed to delivering exceptional people and payroll solutions to make life work better for our customers.
Our powerful, industry-leading people and payroll software supports hundreds of Australian businesses to have simple, effective solutions to meet their unique and complex requirements.
As a key member of our Finance team, you’ll handle Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) responsibilities while supporting end-of-month (EOM) processes. This role is ideal for an intermediate Accountant with a solid understanding of accounting principles, and who is eager to contribute to the financial success of our growing organisation. The role is a 12-month parental leave contract.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 2+ years working in a similar role.
• Pre-requisite for this role is to be CPA or CA Qualified or working towards
• Essential to hold a bachelor’s degree in commerce, Business or Accounting
• Sound understanding and knowledge of accounting principles and standards.
• Strong attention to detail alongside critical and analytical thinking
• Demonstrate a high level of written and verbal communication.
• Prior experience dealing with creditors, debtors, reconciliations and monthly financial reporting is highly desirable.

• Manage the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable function.
• Facilitate our Purchase Order process.
• Complete Financial Reports and provide relevant information to business units.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Verify balances in general ledger accounts and rectify discrepancies.
• Assist with monthly financial results including balance sheet reconciliations and journals.
• Assist with year-end accounts and group reporting.
• Support systems and process improvement projects.
• Maintain internal controls, including risk assessments and reviews of risk area within the Finance team.