Intermediate Accountant (AU EX) (AO-13520)

This is a remote position.

ABOUT THE CLIENT:

We support company directors facing financial challenges helping them reset and move forward with their businesses and lives. At Business Reset we focus on the people behind the numbers using our deep understanding of small to medium sised businesses to build genuine connections and achieve the best outcomes.

JOB SUMMARY:

Provide day to day support to accounting team case managers and the Liquidators to complete formal corporate insolvency engagements.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

1. Assist the operations team to undertake statutory investigations including but not limited to:
   

• Accessing client accounting system and obtaining financial information and organising information into templated system
  

• Undertaking basic financial analysis including bank statement reviews balance sheet analysis and historical profit and loss analysis
  

• Assist in the preparation of reports to creditors for liquidation and small business restructure engagement matters
  

1. Maintain client files including but not limited to:
   

• Complete bank reconciliations and statutory BAS lodgements
  

• Maintain client cashbooks including processing receipt and payments
  

• Draft and maintain statutory lodgements
  

1. Assist the engagement team to prepare engagement documents including but not limited to:
   

• Conducting searches (PPSR ASIC and other essential searches)
  

• Assessing conflicts
  

• Completing checklists precedent correspondence and processes
  

• Ability to analyze understand and manage data effectively
  

1. Assist the Case Manager with the operations of their matters including but not limited to:
   

• Liaising with external parties to obtain/follow up relevant information/documentation
  

• Putting together workpapers for relevant tasks
  

• Drafting non-complex assessments and reports
  

• Populate and completing precedent documents from our internal systems
  

• Monitor and follow up collection of funds
  

• Draft various notices for the Case Manager
  

• Become familiar with various external sites and systems to assist in completion of tasks
  

• Obtain collate and complete relevant forms work papers and documents
  

• Reminding case managers of tasks and outstanding information/documentation required
  

• Maintaining file hygiene
  

Requirements

SKILLS:

• Familiar with Excel and word (power point is an advantage)
  

• The ability to read and understand financial documents;
  

• Attention to detail in collating information and preparing documentation;
  

• Self-motivated problem solver.
  

• Tech savvy and ability to learn new tools and software quickly - use of Xero or accounting software highly regarded.
  

• Desire to learn and grow within the organization. Has a drive to learn broad skills in a niche market with a client that provides solid investment in your growth.
  

• Has sound time management skills
  

• Familiarity with IPS Core accounting system is advantageous but not mandatory.
  

• Have outstanding written and verbal communication
  

• A quick learner with the appropriate training
  

• Forward thinker and willing to contribute to the team
  

• Confidence in dealing with people
  

Benefits

• Australian clients and Australian hours (giving you great experience and an early finish!)
  
• Work from Home Allowance
  
• HMO for you AND a dependent from Day 1
  
• 20 Days Annual Leave and 5 Days Sick Leave
  
• Government Statutory Benefits
  
• 13th Month Pay
  
• Computer Equipment
  
• Opportunities for growth