Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant

Company: Ord Minnett Holdings P/L Location: Sydney NSW Work Type: Full-time, permanent Work Arrangement: Onsite

Ord Minnett is a distinguished Australian wealth management group with over 150 years of history, offering institutional broking, corporate finance, full-service stockbroking, financial planning, and funds management. We are a highly respected entity within the Australian investment sector.

Your Opportunity

We have an excellent opening for a driven and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join our Finance team in Sydney. This full-time, permanent role presents a significant opportunity for an accounting professional eager to learn, grow, and establish a long-term career in finance. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller in a collaborative setting, your responsibilities will encompass:

Financial Accounting:

• Processing accounts payable and receivable.
• Assisting with bank reconciliations.
• Processing corporate credit card claims and verifying expenditure against internal policies.
• Supporting commissions code setup and ongoing maintenance.
• Tracking significant vendor expenses to identify trends and upcoming contract renewals.
• Assisting with month-end accounting tasks.

Miscellaneous Duties:

• Continuously reviewing and developing departmental processes to enhance efficiencies, increase output value, and mitigate operational risk.
• Liaising with and managing the expectations of internal stakeholders, including Advisers, support staff, senior management, and external parties as needed.
• Assisting the Financial Controller with ad hoc projects and strategic initiatives.

About You:

• 1 to 2 years of experience with accounts payable.
• Working knowledge of Fringe Benefit Tax.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
• Completion of a Bachelor of Accounting or a related degree.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Enthusiasm for learning and professional development.

Joining Ord Minnett

Ord Minnett offers a unique chance to work with a dynamic and reputable firm. Advance your career as an integral part of Australia's premier wealth management group. Join us in shaping the future of the Australian investment landscape and become part of a team that values excellence and cohesiveness, committed to delivering top-tier services.

Ord Minnett does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies and search firms. Please do not email or send unsolicited resumes to any Ord Minnett employee, location, or address.