Junior Finance Officer (Part Time)
About this role
As a Junior Finance Officer, you will be a crucial member of our Finance team, working closely with the Finance and Systems Manager. You will be responsible for a range of financial tasks, ensuring the smooth and compliant management of our financial operations.
Responsibilities:
Technical
Accurately process a variety of financial transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and expense reports.
Maintain organised and accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations.
Assist in the creation of management reports, including variance analysis and other commentary
Creditor Management. You will oversee and review current automations, ensuring completeness and timely processing.
Debtor management. Proactively liaise with staff and clients to ensure that queries are addressed
Support in the processing of company-wide payroll, ensuring accuracy and data integrity
Regularly reconcile bank statements to ensure accuracy of cash balances.
Assist in the creation of process automation within both the finance function, and the company as a whole
Maintain a high level of data integrity across a number of systems, both financial and non-financial
Assist in the creation of financial models and budgets
Ensure transactions are supported by appropriate approvals and source documents
Innovation
Champion new process automations, bringing efficiencies to the way Peritas operates
Participate in discussions on work system improvements, including leveraging technology for information sharing, management, and quality control.
Actively engage in reviewing work standards and monitoring processes, initiating recommendations for improvement.
Assists clients to identify sustainable options and implications.
Bring ideas forward on how we can improve the way we deliver our partner experience.
Experience & Qualifications:
Minimum of 1 year experience in bookkeeping, AR/AP, or payroll
Understanding of basic accounting principles and procedures.
Proficiency in Xero, with an understanding of the wider app ecosystem
Intermediate experience in MS Excel. Familiarity with MS Power App(s) highly desirable.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong organisational and time management skills.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
High level of integrity and ethical conduct
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) or Cert IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping