Accounts Assistant

Based in Melbourne Australia, our partner company is a technologically advanced manufacturing facility and industry-leader for perforated metal projects with over 120 variations of 2D Products, 3D Products, Acoustic Systems and Value-added services .

We are currently looking for an Accounts Assistant to assist with accounts duties liaise with customers, suppliers and colleagues in a professional manner and complete processing and data entry tasks within required timeframes to ensure prompt supply of information.

This role will report directly to the Accounting Manager.

Primary Responsibilities

• Generate customer invoices, process supplier invoices, generate customer statements and perform general accounting duties as detailed in the table below
• Assist in process improvement and systems enhancement initiatives.
• Proactively identify new initiatives that could benefit the company.

Personal Responsibilities

• Comply with all lawful instructions from the Company in performing your duties
• Perform such duties diligently, honestly and to the best of your ability
• Keep such time and other records accurately as required by the Company
• Carrying out any other duties as directed by the Company
• Report to and being accountable to persons nominated from time to time by the Company
• Uphold company Core Values and adhere to company Code of Conduct
• Understand and adhere to company policies
• Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to personal and professional development
• Utilise information technology as appropriate to the role
• Carry out any duties which are within your skill and competence

KPI

• Complete allocated tasks within required timelines

Qualifications

• Previous experience in handling general accounting/finance services
• Previous experience in coordinating with suppliers, customers and colleagues
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Professional phone manner
• Sound computer skills (including MS Office)
• Proactive approach
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Sound negotiation skills

Technology Requirements

• A dedicated quiet workspace at home and with a good internet connection (minimum 25mbs)
• A desktop or laptop computer (3rd generation or higher) at least i3 or equivalent processor at least 8 GB ram and windows 7 and above or MAC OSX operating system
• Headset with extended microphone, a noise canceling headset
• High- definition (HD) external or integrated webcam with at least 720p resolution