• Assistant Accountant
• Based in our Sydney office
• Base annual salary range $76,800.00 to $78,000.00
  At Compass Group, we’re shaping a better tomorrow by enriching people, communities, and the planet. We believe in seeing and nourishing individuals as a whole. By focusing on meaningful work and positive impacts, we create a workplace where you can grow and develop.
  Looking for an exciting opportunity to use your accounting skills? As an Assistant – Commercial Accountant, you’ll help drive business success, improve financial performance, and work closely with different teams. Join us and grow your career in a fast-paced and rewarding role!

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, QUALITIES, AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree qualified and/or studying towards CA/CPA
• Have previous accounting experience with a private/public company
• Advance Microsoft Excel skills
• Ability to prioritise and multitask
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Positive ‘can-do’ attitude, who can work autonomously in a team environment
• A vibrant personality who will be able to work easily with their peers

• Delivering efficient Commercial support to respective portfolio sectors
• Accurate & Timely Month-End Closing Processes
• Month-end reconciliations
• P&L preparation and analysis
• Preparation of monthly reports identifying and reporting on key findings to internal and external stakeholders
• Partner with Key internal Stakeholders to offer solutions to enhance financial performance
• Create accurate journal entries as required
• Ensure the integrity of journal entries by having appropriate data and approvals
• Stock take reconciliation
• Regular management reporting & analysis
• Develop/ Prepare/ Analyse/ Distribute report to specifications
• Balance Sheet Reconciliation
• Administration of invoicing, receipt, and approval processes
• Create invoices as per the contract agreement
• Follow up on invoice payments and queries
• Contract Compliance
• Preparation of Contract Price Escalations
• Preparation of Contractual Variations
• Review of Commercial Terms
• Assisting Internal & External Stakeholders. Including but not limited to:
• Support to business partners, operational managers & unit managers covering various financial and commercial facets
• Partners with all business functions to provide an accurate and efficient supply of contractual information
• Assist with Budgeting and Forecasting
• Input into the preparation of detailed budgets and forecasts
• Maintenance of the contract database register and files
• Update contract database as required
• Follow up on queries regarding contract information
• Ensure contract information is accurate
• Identify and implement opportunities for improvement and streamlining of existing processes
• Encourage and embed best practices across the commercial teams
• Retain focus on continuous improvement in all process-driven activities
• Perform other duties within his/her capabilities as required by the Supervisor or Manage