Australasian Recruitment Company
FINANCE ASSISTANT
We’re recruiting a hands-on Finance Assistant to support a busy finance team during a peak period. This role is focused on maintaining smooth day-to-day financial operations, managing a high volume of transactional tasks and ensuring workloads are handled accurately and efficiently. Ideal for someone who can hit the ground running, you’ll bring strong attention to detail, a proactive approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
FINANCE ASSISTANT ROLE:
- Inputting supplier invoices into Xero accurately and efficiently
- Processing a consistent volume of purchase invoices and finance transactions
- Performing bank reconciliations and resolving discrepancies
- Preparing and processing bank payment requisitions
- Managing and prioritising tasks from a finance task list
- Monitoring and helping to manage the finance inbox
- Supporting the wider finance team with general accounts administration
- Ensuring records are maintained accurately and in line with company procedures
FINANCE ASSISTANT ESSENTIALS:
- Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Purchase Ledger or similar finance role
- 6 months of experience using Xero in a previous finance role
- Experience with invoice processing, reconciliations and general transactional finance
- Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
- Comfortable working with high volumes of data and transactions
- Well organised and able to manage a varied workload independently
- A diligent and proactive approach, with the ability to get stuck in from day one
- Able to work methodically through a task list and meet deadlines
FINANCE ASSISTANT BENEFITS:
- Opportunity to work within a prestigious high-end construction business
- Friendly, supportive and collaborative team culture
- Immediate impact role with autonomy and responsibility
- A well-structured finance function and a welcoming working environment
If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply today by submitting your CV to us. Please note that due to the high volume of applications that we receive, only successful applicants will be contacted. For information on how we process personal information, please refer to our website: How We Use Your Personal Information.
At Australasian Recruitment Company we are committed to an Equal Opportunities policy and make employment decisions by matching business needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities) gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
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