Assistant Accountant - Retail Industry 6-8 Month Contract | $80k-$100k Super | Part Time About the Opportunity Join a dynamic Australian retail company as their Assistant Accountant for an exciting system implementation project! This role focuses on high-volume reconciliations across multiple payment platforms while supporting the transition to a new financial system. What makes this role special: Support a critical system implementation project from start to finish Gain extensive experience with modern payment platforms (PayPal, Zip, Afterpay, and more) Attractive salary package of $80k-$100k superannuation Project-based role with clear deliverables and measurable outcomes Responsibilities As our Assistant Accountant, you'll manage high-volume reconciliations and support system implementation: Payment Platform Reconciliations - Process high volumes of daily reconciliations across PayPal, Zip, Afterpay, and other payment gateways Data Accuracy - Ensure all payment platform transactions are accurately recorded and matched System Implementation Support - Assist with the rollout of a new financial system from planning to go-live Data Migration - Support accurate transfer of financial data from legacy systems System Testing - Conduct thorough testing and validation of new system functionality, particularly payment integrations Process Documentation - Create new procedures and workflows for payment reconciliation processes Issue Resolution - Identify and resolve discrepancies across multiple payment platforms Reporting - Provide regular updates on reconciliation status and system implementation progress Skills Proven experience in reconciliations, particularly high-volume transactional reconciliations Experience with payment platforms (PayPal, Zip, Afterpay, or similar) highly regarded Strong attention to detail and accuracy when working with large data sets Proficiency in Excel for data manipulation and reconciliation work Experience with system implementations or financial system projects advantageous Strong communication skills to work with diverse stakeholders Ability to work independently and manage high workload volumes Next Steps If you're a detail-oriented professional who thrives on high-volume reconciliation work and enjoys being part of system projects, this well-compensated role could be your perfect next challenge. Apply now or contact Rhys Cole at rhys.cole@perigongroup.com.au for more information about this opportunity.
