Assistant Accountant | WRL

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. 

Your 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

Your Background

• 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

Disclaimer for salary ranges. Yempo provides an indicative range of salary that we deem relevant for the advertised role. This may be adjusted for the skills and experience of the selected candidate.