Assistant Accountant

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Position Summary

The Assistant Accountan t supports the Finance team by delivering accurate and timely financial processing, reporting and reconciliation activities. This role is responsible for assisting with month-end close, maintaining financial records, supporting accounts payable and receivable processes, and ensuring compliance with company policies and financial controls. Working closely with the Management Accountant and Finance Director, the Assistant Accountant plays an important role in maintaining the integrity of financial information and supporting continuous improvement across finance operations.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts.

• Prepare and post journals, accruals and prepayments.

• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger by ensuring financial transactions are accurately recorded,   classified   and reconciled.

• Perform balance sheet reconciliations.

• Support month-end and year-end close activities ,   including the preparation of supporting schedules and working papers.

• Ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately and   in accordance with   accounting standards.

• Provide day-to-day support to the Management Accountant across financial accounting, reporting,   reconciliations,   and finance operations.

Accounts Payable & Receivable Support

• Collaborate with Edelman's Shared Services function to support   accounts   payable activities, including purchase order processing, invoice processing, payment queries, vendor   liaison   and the   timely   resolution of processing issues.

• Support the preparation and processing of client billings, ensuring   accurate   and   timely   invoicing   in accordance with   company procedures.

• Support customer invoicing,   collections   and   accounts   receivable activities.

• Monitor outstanding debtor balances.

• Resolve invoice and payment queries with internal and external stakeholders.

• Prepare and process client billings   in accordance with   agreed schedules and company procedures.

Reconciliations

• Complete bank reconciliations.

• Reconcile general ledger accounts.

• Investigate and resolve reconciling items promptly.

• Assist   with intercompany reconciliations where   required .

• Perform corporate credit card reconciliations and resolve discrepancies   in a timely manner .

Financial Reporting

• Assist   in preparing monthly financial reports.

• Support budget and forecast preparation ,   including monitoring budget performance ,   investigating budget   variances   and   assisting   with cost control initiatives.

• Compile   and   analyse   financial   and operational   data ,   prepare commentary on significant variances and trends , and provide   insights to support informed business decision-making.

• Support cash flow reporting ,   forecasting,   a nd financial planning activities.

• Prepare ad hoc reports as requested.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Use Workday Financial Management to process financial transactions,   maintain   records   and generate reports.

• Assist   in   maintaining   data integrity within Workday.

• Support finance system enhancements and testing.

• Identify   opportunities to improve finance processes,   report   efficiency,   and operational workflows to support business performance.

• Participate in finance projects and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance finance processes, reporting ,   systems,   and operational efficiency .

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure compliance with company policies and financial procedures.

• Su pport internal and external audit requirements ,   including preparing supporting documentation and audit schedules.

• Assist with BAS,   FBT   and other statutory reporting activities.

• Maintain complete,   accurate ,   and up-to-date accounting records, financial documentation, and supporting schedules.

Stakeholder Support

• Respond to finance-related enquiries from internal stakeholders,   suppliers   and clients in   a timely   and professional manner.

• Coordinate with internal departments and build collaborative working relationships to ensure finance activities support business   objectives   and operational priorities.

• Provide   accurate   financial information and support to internal stakeholders to   assist   informed decision-making and resolve routine finance matters.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting , Commerce or Finance (or currently completing).

• Working towards CA or CPA qualification (preferred).

• 1–3 years' experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar finance role.

• Demonstrated experience using Workday Financial Management for financial processing,   reconciliations   and reporting.

• Intermediate to advanced   Microsoft Excel skills.

• Strong numerical and analytical skills.

• High level   of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Excellent   organisational   and time management skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills .

• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Desirable

• Experience within a professional services, consulting, media,   advertising   or communications environment.

• Experience with month-end close processes.

• Knowledge of GST,   BAS   and Australian accounting requirements.

• Experience using Power BI or similar reporting tools.

Edelman is committed to creating equality and diversity in our workforce. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, nationality, disability gender or age. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.