Sinclair Gold (ASX: SGC) is a gold exploration and development company focused on unlocking the full potential of the Mt Henry Gold Project, located in the Eastern Goldfields.
Mt Henry hosts a JORC (2012) Mineral Resource of 24.5Mt at 1.2g/t Au for 915,000oz of gold, with the Mt Henry, Selene and North Scotia deposits positioned along a highly prospective 16-kilometre mineralised corridor.
We are currently seeking an Assistant Accountant – Accounts Payable, Payroll & Accounting to join our corporate Team based in West Perth. This role is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Accounts Payable and Payroll functions while supporting the broader finance team with accounting, reporting, compliance and financial administration activities.
Your main duties and responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):
Accounts Payable
- Manage the end-to-end Accounts Payable function, including invoice processing, coding and approvals.
- Maintain supplier master data, complete supplier verification checks and manage new supplier setup processes.
- Prepare weekly and monthly supplier payment runs in accordance with approved delegations and payment terms.
- Respond to supplier queries, reconcile supplier statements and resolve invoice discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Process employee expense claims and corporate credit card reconciliations.
- Monitor aged payables, open purchase orders and AP accruals to support month-end reporting.
Payroll
- Support and coordinate payroll processing, including collation of payroll inputs, employee changes, leave adjustments, reimbursements and termination information.
- Assist with PAYG withholding, superannuation, payroll tax and workers compensation reconciliations as required.
- Maintain payroll records and employee documentation with appropriate confidentiality.
- Support year-end payroll reconciliations and statutory reporting requirements.
Accounting and Reporting
- Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including journals, accruals, prepayments, bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Assist with exploration expenditure reporting, project cost tracking and monthly management reporting.
- Prepare recharge invoices, intercompany reconciliations and other finance schedules as required.
- Support preparation of BAS, IAS and other tax or statutory lodgements.
- Assist with audit and half-year review requirements by preparing schedules and responding to information requests.
Systems, Controls and Administration
- Maintain accurate financial records and ensure transactions comply with company policies and approval frameworks.
- Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, controls and reporting efficiency.
- Maintain finance process documentation and assist with implementation of new systems or procedures.
- Provide ad hoc accounting, analysis and administrative support to the CFO and broader finance function as required
Key Skills/Qualifications/Experience/Competencies
- Relevant accounting, accounts payable, payroll or finance experience.
- Practical experience managing Accounts Payable and supporting payroll processing.
- Sound understanding of Australian GST, PAYG withholding, superannuation and payroll-related obligations.
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including reconciliations, lookups, formulas and financial schedules.
- Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in transaction processing and reconciliations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deal professionally with employees, suppliers and external advisers.
- Ability to work autonomously, prioritise competing deadlines and contribute effectively as part of a small finance team.
- High level of integrity, discretion and confidentiality, particularly in relation to payroll and employee information.
What we offer:
- Supportive and experienced team
- Opportunity to contribute to company success
- Work on a high-quality gold project with a positive future ahead