Graduate Accountant

Five Group, headquartered in Perth, is the parent company of a national network of engineering, surveying, and professional services businesses across Australia and South-East Asia.

Founded in 1980 with Structerre Consulting, the group has grown through strategic expansion into a diverse, integrated offering spanning engineering, surveying, laboratory testing, energy, and professional support services.

We deliver practical, end-to-end solutions backed by real industry expertise, with a focus on reliability, strong client relationships, and empowering our people. As we continue to grow, we’re creating opportunities across the business while strengthening our capability nationwide.

• Flexible working arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing initiatives
• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities
• A positive and supportive team culture
• Regular social and team events
• Work-life balance and flexibility

Your Role

As a Graduate Accountant, you will report to the Accountant, and have some dealings with the CFO.

• Complete month-end reporting including balance sheet reconciliation journal and management reporting
• Manage tax requirements including monthly PAYG, payroll tax and quarterly FBT and BAS
• Examine operating costs and organisations' income and expenditure
• Introduce and maintain accounting systems, and advise on the selection and application of computer-based accounting systems
• Maintain internal control systems
• Assist payroll when required as backup for Payroll related duties as required
• Complete other duties including daily bank and monthly credit card reconciliations, and assist with managing fixed asset register and prepare ad-hoc reports as required
• Review accounts payable duties including daily creditor data entry, weekly and monthly creditor payments and supplier queries, etc
• Assist accounts receivable when required as backup for including daily invoicing and client payment processing, client queries, debtor book collection and monthly statements, etc
• Other general ad-hoc administration, reports and accounts duties

What You’ll Bring

• Demonstrated experience in all the duties listed above
• A relevant tertiary qualification with a minimum of 2-3 years local Australian experience
• Working towards your CPA or CA qualification
• A high level of attention to detail, especially with regards to data entry, and excellent time management with strong workflow management skills
• A strong customer focus, displaying professionalism, honesty, integrity and willingness to work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Strong computing skills, particularly with Microsoft Excel, and previous experience with NetSuite
• Payroll experience with Xero and NetSuite systems, and related tax matters
• Good interpersonal skills including a high level of discretion and confidentiality

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