Company Description
At Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen, our mission has always been to reinvent fast-food. We’re Australia’s only fast-food restaurant to be 100% clean, meaning there are no added preservatives, artificial flavours, added colours or unacceptable additives in our food. We’re incredibly proud of our amazing people, and the unique way we celebrate Mexican culture in everything we do.
Job Description
We are seeking a proactive and collaborative Assistant Accountant on a 15-month fixed-term contract who takes ownership of their work, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is committed to maintaining high standards of accuracy and compliance to support the finance team across a wide range of accounting functions.
A key focus of this role will be ensuring the accurate and timely reconciliation, capitalisation, and reporting of multi-million-dollar construction and asset-related expenditures.
You will play a critical role in maintaining strong financial governance and supporting the delivery of accurate, compliant financial reporting of capital expenditure.

• Construction & Project Accounting – Set up new projects in NetSuite, ensure correct allocation of costs, reconcile and capitalise project expenditures, and support Construction Managers with invoice processing and financial guidance.
• CAPEX Purchases – Verify, classify, and process capital expenditure invoices; determine correct accounting treatment; maintain complete supporting documentation for audit readiness.
• Lease Accounting – Work closely with the Lease Administrator and Asset Managers to process rent invoices, confirm abatements, accruals, and conduct monthly rent payment and analysis.
• Payment Processing – Ensure timely and accurate vendor payments, execute weekly payment runs, and manage accounts payable queries within the construction category.
• Month-End Closing & Reporting – Prepare and post journal entries in line with reporting deadlines and ensure accuracy of financial statements; provide documentation for construction, CAPEX, and lease-related transactions during audits.
• Process Improvement & Collaboration – Support Finance projects and continuous improvement initiatives; partner with Finance, Construction & Real Estate, and external stakeholders to resolve queries and deliver accurate financial outcomes
• Administration & Ad Hoc – Maintain digital records and ensure invoice completeness for franchise submission.