Assistant Accountant
Star of the Sea Province
Job Description
The Marist Brothers, Star of the Sea Province, is seeking a motivated Assistant Accountant to join our Finance Team. This is an outstanding opportunity for an early-career accounting professional who is looking to develop their skills, gain broad accounting experience and build a long-term career within a values-based organisation. Working closely with the Province Accountant and Business Services Manager, you will support a wide range of accounting functions including accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, month-end processes, financial reporting, budgeting support and audit preparation.
Key responsibilities
- Support accounts payable and receivable functions
- Perform reconciliations
- Assist with month-end processes
- Assist with budgeting support
About you
- A degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline
- Currently studying towards, or intending to commence CPA, CA or equivalent professional studies
- An early-career accounting professional with up to three years' experience
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial management systems
- A willingness to learn, grow and undertake professional development
- An appreciation of, and commitment to, the values and mission of the Marist Brothers
- Unrestricted right to work permanently in Australia
- Hold or be willing to obtain a Working With Children Check prior to employment
- Structured mentoring and ongoing professional development
- Exposure to a broad range of accounting and finance activities
- Support to pursue CPA or CA studies
- Genuine career progression opportunities
- Five weeks' annual leave
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements following successful completion of probation
- Meaningful work that supports communities across the Asia-Pacific region
About us
The Marist Brothers, Star of the Sea Province, supports education, social justice and community initiatives across eleven countries throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Based in Mascot, Sydney, we offer a welcoming workplace where people are encouraged to grow professionally while contributing to a mission that makes a positive difference.
Additional Requirements
The Trustees of the Marist Brothers is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to safeguarding all those we encounter, especially children and vulnerable adults. Preferred candidates must hold or be willing to obtain a Working With Children Check prior to employment.
As this is an ongoing role, applicants must have an unrestricted right to work permanently in Australia.
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