Assistant Accountant

About us

With 60 years of experience, Ortho Chemicals Australia has established long-standing and recognised expertise in the chemical industry.  We pride ourselves on being 100% Australian owned family business, consistently providing quality products and excellent customer service.

About the role

Best suited to an enthusiastic individual who can communicate effectively with management, other team members and a variety of stakeholders.

Based in Tottenham, you will be responsible for accurate and timely processing of accounts payable and receivable across all related entities, demonstrating solid understanding of account and GST allocations.  Provide support to Finance Manager for reconciliations of balance sheet accounts, related party transactions and month-end/quarter-end tasks.  Flexibility to assist other team members as required.

Key responsibilities

Managing accounts payable across all entities within the group:

• Accurate and timely entry of bills into Xero, ensuring assigned to correct entity and appropriate GST treatment

• Reconciliation of supplier accounts, prompt investigation of variances and anomalies

• Creation of payment files ensuring timely payment to our suppliers and of bank transactions

Assist with accounts receivable:

• Customer invoicing, allocation of credits, reporting and following up on overdue debtors and disputes.

Support month/quarter-end tasks:

• Bank, loan and credit card reconciliations

• Balance sheet reconciliations – including inventory, prepayments/accruals, related party loans/distribution accounts

• Reconcile Xero with inventory system, investigation and resolution of any variances

• Maintenance of fixed asset register and depreciation entries

• Review of account allocations, reclassification where required

• Assist with preparation of GST reconciliations and BAS preparation

Support property portfolio management:

• Monthly rental and outgoings invoicing, tracking annual increases

• Accurate allocation of property related expenses and on-charging to tenants where applicable

• Following up and reporting on overdue amounts from tenants

Assist with other accounting and admin tasks as required

About you

• Proficient with Xero or other computerised accounting systems

• Experience with inventory management systems (knowledge of Dear/Cin7 advantageous)

• Proficient with Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel

• Strong understanding of accounting principles, GST/BAS, FBT and financial controls

• Awareness of various business structures such as trusts and companies

• Strong problem solving and time management skills

• Well organised with attention to detail

• Ability to identify areas for process improvement

• Good communication skills

• Ability to learn new systems