ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

Job Summary You will maintain and support general ledger and financial closing processes, assist with audits, and manage accounting operations for a business unit. Collaborate with managers to ensure accurate reporting, tax filing, and timely financial activities. Responsibilities • Maintain and update the general ledger to ensure accurate company and group financial records • Perform financial closing activities to meet reporting deadlines • Provide documentation and support during audits and investigations to ensure compliance • Manage daily accounting operations including maintaining a full set of accounts for one business unit • Monitor accounts receivable by preparing statements of account and following up on overdue payments to improve cash flow • Process accounts payable payments and reconcile supplier statements to maintain accurate vendor accounts • Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and manage daily cash flow to ensure accurate cash position • Prepare and submit GST returns in compliance with regulatory requirements • Provide financial, administrative, and clerical support including tax filing and reporting to maintain compliance and control • Assist Accounting Managers with monthly closing and audit preparations to meet deadlines • Perform general office administrative duties to support finance team operations • Assume additional finance and accounting duties as assigned, including covering for absent staff • Respond promptly to requests from managers to support business needs Required competencies and certifications • Strong working knowledge of accounting, general ledger, and bookkeeping principles • Minimum 2 years of relevant accounting or finance experience • Working experience in Construction or Engineering sectors Preferred competencies and qualifications • Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent • Experience working in an audit firm • Proficiency in using XERO and QUICKBOOKS accounting software Other Information • Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm; Saturday half day