Assistant Accountant | WRL

Yempo Solutions

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We have an exciting dayshift opportunity available for an Assistant Accountant. Work from home or the office – you choose! When you join Yempo, you’ll receive the following fantastic benefits: Highly competitive salary – paid weekly! HMO enrollment on commencement Additional HMO dependents added each year of service 20 vacation days per year; 7 sick days Annual performance bonuses and incentives Annual salary reviews and increases Free cooked rice, snacks and hot drinks Company polo shirts provided Fantastic, bright and cheerful open-plan work environment Prestigious clients and highly professional and friendly co-workers Our Client Our Melbourne based client is a boutique accounting and advisory practice that specializes in operation and commercial finance. Acting as a CFO for companies up to AUD$20m in turnover, they are now seeking an Assistant Accountant to support their business activities.

Requirements

At least 2 years of full-function bookkeeping experience, preferably across multiple entities or clients
Extensive hands-on experience with Xero and its integrations
At least 2 years of experience processing end-to-end payroll for 20+ employees
Solid understanding of basic accounting principles (e.g., accruals, depreciation, journals, etc.)
Strong Microsoft Excel skills
Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
Excellent time management and ability to prioritise deadlines
Effective communication skills to liaise with suppliers, staff, and clients
Able to work both independently and collaboratively within a finance team
Comfortable in a dynamic environment supporting growing businesses or NFPs

Responsibilities

End-to-End Bookkeeping: Manage full-function bookkeeping across one or more entities/clients
Perform bank and credit card reconciliations
Maintain general ledger and prepare journal entries (accruals, prepayments, depreciation, etc.)
Support with month-end and year-end closing activities
Xero Accounting: Use Xero confidently across all modules including invoicing, payroll, fixed assets, and reporting
Set up new Xero organizations and integrate Xero with relevant add-ons
Troubleshoot and optimize accounting workflows within the Xero platform
Australian Payroll: Process end-to-end payroll
Ensure compliance with Australian payroll regulations, including: Superannuation, PAYG withholding, STP (Single Touch Payroll), Leave entitlements
Use timesheet systems and perform payroll reconciliations
Financial Reporting & Support: Prepare and post adjusting journal entries
Assist accountants in generating financial reports and completing month-end/year-end close
Support reconciliations and provide documentation as needed
Communicate effectively with clients, suppliers, and internal teams regarding finance matters
Excel & Data Management: Use advanced Excel functions including VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, PivotTables, and data validation
Ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness in financial data
Comply with the Organization's Information Security Management System (ISMS), including all applicable information security policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines