Assistant Accountant

Woods Bagot is a Global People Architecture firm that is part of the 7C. Network, placing human experience at the centre of our design process to create and deliver engaging, future-oriented projects that respond to the way people actually use space. With studios in Australia, New Zealand, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, North America, London and Dubai. It also operates a digital consulting business called ERA Co, with presence in Australia, North America and London.

Our Values

Uncompromising Design. Rigorous Curiosity. Effective Communication. Collective Intelligence. Dynamic Careers.

Woods Bagot is a values-driven organisation and our values underpin everything we do. Values guide the way we work, the way we make decisions and how we interact with each other, our clients and our stakeholders.

About the Role

The business has local accounting and finance teams in its regional studios, supported by a central Group Finance function based in Melbourne and headed by 7C global CFO.

The Assistant Account role sits within the Group Finance function providing day to day support for the Group Senior Accountant to ensure effective and efficient financial function.

Key Responsibilities:

Month end accounting

• Assisting with balance sheet reconciliations, including fixed assets, prepayments, accruals, lease accounting amongst others.
• Posting journals to account for the above.
• Assisting in the compilation of monthly global management reports – extracting and reconciling accurate financial data, updating and populating workbooks and ensuring accuracy of financial information provided to the business.
• Assisting in the completion of reporting obligations including BAS, IAS & FBT.
• Banking facility register maintenance.
• Ad hoc reporting and analysis as directed.

Day to day accounting

• Bank reconciliations
• Processing staff expenses in Concur
• Assistance with Concur expense training and support.
• Ad hoc reporting and analysis as directed
• Prepare and respond to ABS surveys
• Assist in BST maintenance including project set-up

Accounts payable

• Assist as required in the coding and allocation of AP items
• Assist in AMEX reconciliation process as requested
• Banking user access maintenance and updates

Audit and year end compliance

• Assist the Senior Accountant and Financial Controller in the preparation of annual financial statements through the preparation of financial analysis and maintenance of reconciliation items
• Assist the Senior Accountant and Financial Controller in responding to Audit queries as it applies to support for balance sheet items, and other ad hoc requests including project information and reconciliations.

Required Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

• Bachelors Degree in Business, Accounting or Commerce.
• Chartered or Certified CPA or in process of completing is highly desirable.
• 2-3+ years’ experience in an Accounts Assistant role or similar
• Experience with accounting software, and experience with BST is an advantage.
• A high level of skill in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook is essential.

You Will be Able to Demonstrate:

• High level of attention to detail with rigorous follow up.
• Ability to prioritise tasks & manage time effectively.
• Good problem solving skills.
• Willingness to learn.
• Ability to work well within a team as well as autonomously.
• Agile and able to adapt to change.
• Strong written & verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

How to Apply

Please submit your up-to-date resume via our Assistant Accountant job post. Applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or names from agencies.

Mandatory requirement: It is an essential requirement that at the time of applying for this position applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia (an Australian citizen or Permanent Resident).

Inspiration. Innovation. Inclusiveness. We are Woods Bagot.

Woods Bagot is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

At Woods Bagot, we are committed to creating an environment where difference is celebrated, valued, and respected, practices are equitable, and our people feel like they belong. We accept that none of us is smarter than all of us. We believe building a diverse workforce is the foundation to creativity and innovative design – it is only by working together that we can realise the potential of our people, clients, and communities around us. Through our inclusive leadership and our truly global studio network of strategists, experience designers and scientists, you will find your voice and have the support and flexibility required to bring your whole self to work and build an exceptional career.