Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant

Simonds Homes

Location: Docklands Work Type: Full-time Work Arrangement: Onsite Salary: Competitive Salary + 12% Superannuation

About Simonds Homes

Established in 1949 by Gary Simonds, Simonds Homes was founded on the vision of being a reliable builder to assist Australians in creating their ideal homes. This core principle continues to drive Simonds today, with a commitment to making home ownership accessible across Australia. As a national builder, Simonds serves customers in Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, and Western Australia. The company is proud to be ASX listed and has played a significant role in shaping the Australian housing landscape.

Joining Team Simonds means becoming part of a family where employees, trades, and suppliers collaborate towards a shared vision. This dedication and excellence are evident across all Simonds operations.

The Opportunity

This is a 12-month maximum term contract role, offering a valuable opportunity for a recent Accounting or Finance graduate, or an individual early in their career, to gain extensive experience in a variety of accounting and finance functions.

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, you will contribute to financial reporting, reconciliations, treasury, budgeting, audits, and compliance activities. This role will support the development of your technical skills and provide exposure to a large corporate finance environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with month-end and year-end reporting
• Preparing reconciliations, journals, and financial schedules
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Assisting with treasury, tax, and audit activities
• Supporting joint venture accounting and reporting
• Contributing to process improvement initiatives

Who You Are

You are a motivated and detail-oriented accounting professional seeking to learn and build a career in finance.

You will possess:

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• Up to 12 months of post-graduate experience
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities
• A proactive approach and a willingness to learn
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines

Why Join Us?

As a leading ASX listed residential builder in Australia, Simonds offers:

• Significant benefits across a broad range of products and services, including a generous discount on award-winning homes and associated products.
• Access to a free employee well-being program, providing counselling, nutritional, financial, and legal support for you and your immediate family.
• Access to Simonds Reward Days, granting an additional day of leave annually.
• Opportunities for professional and personal development through the in-house Simonds Learning platform.
• Generous rewards and recognition programs.

A commensurate remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful candidate.

If this opportunity aligns with your career aspirations, we encourage you to apply promptly.

Important Note: Unlimited Australian work rights are essential for consideration for this role.

Recruitment agencies are thanked for their interest, but this position is being managed internally.