Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant
Part-Time – 30 Hours per Week

Cronulla RSL Memorial Club is seeking an experienced, organised and detail-focused Assistant Accountant to support the Finance Manager and contribute to the efficient operation of the Club's finance function.

Located right on Cronulla Beach, this part-time role offers the opportunity to join a successful and progressive Club with a strong team culture, on-site parking and a unique beachfront working environment.

The successful applicant will assist with the day-to-day financial operations of the Club, ensuring transactions, reconciliations and reporting requirements are completed accurately, efficiently and in accordance with relevant financial and compliance standards.

The role will have the following responsibilities

• Completing bank reconciliations and payment processing through MYOB

• Scheduling and processing supplier and creditor payments

• Assisting with payment collections and cash handling requirements as required

• Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with accounting and transaction recording standards

• Supporting the reconciliation and control of accounts and financial records

• Assisting with the preparation of financial reports and schedules, including cash flow and budget reporting

• Assisting with the analysis of financial results and identifying variances where required

• Maintaining the Fixed Asset Register and associated records

• Compiling information required for FBT, GST and BAS reporting obligations

• Completing payroll journals, payroll reconciliations and payroll tax returns

• Processing monthly accruals and monitoring prepayments

• Assisting with internal and external audit requirements

• Maintaining and documenting accounting procedures and processes

• Identifying and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function

• Assisting with AML/CTF compliance requirements and reporting obligations

• Supervising Cash Office operations and supporting Cash Office staff

You will have the following skills and experience

• Demonstrated experience in an Assistant Accountant, Accounts Officer or similar finance role

• Experience using MYOB and Microsoft Excel, with the ability to prepare accurate reports and financial information

• Sound understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations and financial reporting processes

• Experience with payroll processing, payroll reconciliations and associated compliance requirements

• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy when working with financial data

• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies

• Ability to work collaboratively within a team while also managing responsibilities independently

Essential criteria

• Tertiary accounting and finance qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in an Assistant Accountant, Accounts Officer or similar role

• Experience using MYOB accounting software

• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills

• Experience in cash handling and reconciliation processes

• Strong communication skills and a professional approach to stakeholder interactions

• High level of integrity, confidentiality and attention to detail