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Accountant

Hays
Department:Accounting
Type:ON-SITE
Region:Melbourne
Location:Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Experience:Associate
Estimated Salary:A$60,000 - A$80,000
Skills:
PAYROLL PROCESSINGXEROACCOUNTS PAYABLEACCOUNTS RECEIVABLEFINANCIAL REPORTINGMONTH END DUTIESBALANCE SHEET RECONCILIATIONSCASHFLOW MANAGEMENT
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Job Description

Posted on: January 7, 2026

The company and role:

This company is looking for an Accountant to join their team initially on a fixed term contract to cover a maternity leave. Their is potential for this role t be extended after this period but the initial contract will be for 6 months.

Your day to day responsibilities will include:

  • Processing Payroll for 80 salaried staff on a monthly basis, and a handful of casuals on a fortnightly basis.
  • Oversee and check the finance assistance work to ensure all invoices are entered correctly and then you will process all the bank payments.
  • Accounts Payable and Receivable
  • Assist with month end duties.
  • Assist with the P&L, Cashflow, Balance sheet reconciliations and additional financial reporting by the CFO.
  • Additional Adhoc duties

What you will need to succeed:

  • Immediately available
  • Have experience processing payroll
  • Have Xero experience
  • Strong attention to detail
  • If you have financial reporting and month end experience this is advantageous to your application but is not essential.
  • CA or CPA qualification is not essential.

Next steps?

If you are interested in this role please apply!

Originally posted on LinkedIn

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