With over 1.3 million members RAC is one of WA’s most iconic and trusted brands. We are a purpose-led member organisation striving to create greater value for our members and deliver on our purpose to be “The driving force for a better WA.”
As an Assistant Accountant, you'll be responsible for ensuring the completion of finance-related tasks within designated timeframes, maintaining accurate accounting and tax records for management and compliance purposes, and contributing to budgeting and forecasting initiatives.
This role is being offered as a permanent full-time position, primarily based in our West Perth office and supporting the RAC Finance division.
What will you be doing?
- Financial Operations: ensuring completeness of subledger related tasks and an understanding of ledger impacts to assist with resolution of transactional matters.
- Daily/Monthly Reporting and Analysis: Aid in the preparation of comprehensive reports, including P&L support, Bank analysis including daily cash position.
- Financial Coordination: Support month-end/half year/end accounting processes, statutory requirements including Internal/External Audits, allocated journals and balance sheet reconciliations within Group deadlines.
- Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
- Compliance: Assisting and/or preparation of Tax related tasks, including FBT, ITR, BAS and any other Tax administration investigations/queries.
- Work with Team members in relation to group analysis and investigations.
- Accounts Payable duties such as purchase order creation and maintenance and review of payments for disbursements of funds prior to authorisation daily.
- Improving processes within scope of responsibility.
- Assistance with trustee reporting on a monthly and quarterly basis.
- Engage in various ad hoc duties and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Offers the opportunity to learn and assist across different business units in the Group.
What are we looking for in you?
- Academic Credentials: Possess tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (minimum Bachelor’s degree), with a preference for those working towards or holding a CPA/CA qualification.
- Experience Essentials: Demonstrate your proficiency in a similar role within large organizations, complemented by a robust understanding of Finance system sub ledgers in ERP systems like Dynamics 365, Oracle, or similar platforms.
- Key Competencies: Showcase your adeptness in reconciliation, meticulous attention to detail, and strong problem-solving skills.
- Communication skills: Exhibit effective verbal and written communication skills, coupled with a knack for collaboration and adaptability in dynamic environments.
- Proficient Excel user, including Power Query skills.
- Ability to quickly respond to situations as they arise and to work to strict deadlines.
What can we offer you?
- A workplace culture where our people feel valued, respected and empowered
- Work in flexible ways that meet work/life commitments and support wellbeing
- Professional career development and training
- Free Roadside Assistance and discounts on RAC products and services including Insurance, Holiday Parks and Resorts, Security, Finance and Auto Services
- Be part of a purpose led organisation that gives back to the WA community
- Opportunities for community engagement and corporate volunteering
- A very active Social Club – join one of the most active social clubs in Perth with over 900 members
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit a 1-page cover letter outlining your suitability and interest in the position along with your resume.
Applications Close: Tuesday 12th November 2024
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as RAC reserves the right to close this vacancy without notice.
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