Description Are you an energetic, ambitious individual who wants to roll up their sleeves in a collaborative team environment? Do you want to combine your love of numbers with interesting projects and add value to an organisation? Do you have aspirations to grow and learn all aspects of finance and progress into a Management Accountant or Finance Manager? If you answered yes, we want to hear from you! Be part of our growing finance function as an Assistant Accountant. This progressive junior role is suitable for a part-qualified Accountant with competent excel and financial analysis skills, with a focus on supporting a national and international business from the Sydney head office based in Glebe. The successful candidate will enjoy the opportunity to grow and learn in a projects-based NetSuite environment, and work closely with peers, managers, and wider teams to provide a high standard of financial support and advice. The Role: You will take ownership of the critical Accounts Receivable function, which will involve a high-level of accuracy in the following: • Ensuring billing plans for key contracts are accurate, maintained and tracked. • Liaising with teams in ensuring claim submission and invoices are issued to clients. • Preparing tax invoices in NetSuite (low volume). • Maintaining and reviewing weekly cashflow receipt inputs for CFO review. • Revenue recognition entries for value earned for milestone contracts You will be a key team player in maintaining accurate monthly accounting and control activities, including: Monthly allocations for prepayments, insurances, and other corporate costs. Ensure accurate cost allocations between departments and projects. Monthly balance reconciliations (shared responsibility). Month-end reviews on completion of AP and payroll activities. Cost and margin reviews for small to medium sized contracts and other business expenses as required. Provide commercial advice and recommendations to wider business regarding financial investments and transactions. Key player in audit preparation and contact for auditors during testing and preparation of year-end accounts, including company taxation requirements. Key point of contact when communicating with Liberty Industrial's fund management business. Contribute to the review of current accounting systems and make potential recommendations for new systems/technology. Supporting the preparation of financial information, including reports and statements, for Senior Leadership team and regulatory external bodies, when required. There is scope to grow into a highly commercial focused role working on project and cost centre financial reviews and reporting. The Requirements: • Bachelor's degree and studying towards an Accounting qualification. • Prior experience in Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), and other activities as an Assistant Accountant. • Knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards. • Competent in Microsoft Excel and Netsuite software. • Experience working within construction, heavy industry or a project-based environment is highly regarded. • High level attention to detail, accuracy, strong problem-solving and organisational skills. • A self-starter with excellent communication skills. We deliver our projects with the highest regard to safety and innovation. The successful candidate must undergo full pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening and Federal Police Check prior to employment. We want to hear from you Please apply now to join our world-class team clearing the pathway for a sustainable future. If you’ve read through the position requirements and feel you don’t meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply. If you require assistance with your application, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team via careers@libertyindustrial.com Enjoy these highlights when you join Liberty Industrial: • Opportunity to grow with a company that prioritises your career progression and professional development. • Join a company that is driving responsible and sustainable closure of large industrial structures including power plants, oil rigs and refineries. • International career opportunities with our global mobility program. • Be part of an award-winning industry leader both in Australia and internationally. • An inclusive workplace culture, valuing and celebrating diversity. Be rewarded with company benefits: • Permanent employment with a competitive remuneration package. • Above standard super contribution. • Flexible working arrangements including work from home. • Ongoing professional development and training opportunities. • Fun social activities. Our Culture We are a diverse, dynamic and innovative organisation that is moving from strength to strength. We are committed to exemplary environmental performance and stewardship. We value our people and embrace diverse backgrounds, identities, abilities, perspectives and experiences. We believe this is intrinsic to better outcomes and having a highly innovative and efficient team. Our friendly, genuine and inclusive team culture makes Liberty Industrial a great place to work. About the Company Liberty Industrial is a leading provider of deconstruction and remediation services to the mining, oil and gas, power generation sectors, government, and other heavy industrial and commercial entities. The company has set itself apart by developing a solid reputation based on integrity and technical capability. We provide integrated solutions for large and complex projects, offering a comprehensive range of integrated capabilities, including demolition contracting, dismantling services, decommissioning and hazardous materials removal, land remediation, site rehabilitation and site preparation services.
