Assistant Accountant

Posted 13 Hours Ago
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2 Locations
In-Office or Remote
Mid level
Information Technology • Software • Automation
The Role
Assists with accounts payable and receivable, employee expenses, supplier maintenance, customer invoicing, bank reconciliations, WIP and AR reporting, and month-end close activities. The role tracks billable project expenses, follows up overdue invoices, supports engagement administration, maintains finance system data, and contributes to process improvements while ensuring accurate financial records.
Summary Generated by Built In

Supporting People. Strengthening Performance. 

 

Ready to shape what’s next?  At NRI, we turn technology into intelligence, delivering solutions that drive measurable business outcomes. Join our team of 3,500+ local experts backed by a global network of 16,000 team members and work on projects that truly make a difference for Australia’s leading organisations. 

 

Our Corporate Services teams power NRI behind the scenes - supporting our people, strengthening our foundations, and enabling sustainable growth. Their work ensures our business runs smoothly, scales effectively, and delivers on its commitments.

The Accounting Assistant role will be responsible for assisting the processing of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.  Duties also consist of effectively maintaining Business Administration and supplier list. This includes paying various business invoices in a timely manner, within business terms and efficiently maintaining significant debtors’ portfolio to enhance cash flow.


What You’ll Do:

  • Manage and process employee expense claims.
  • Assist with accounts payable processes, including supplier invoices, payment runs, credit card reconciliations.
  • Prepare and issue customer invoices for projects, licensing, and recurring services.
  • Maintain and update the invoice tracker and finance system data.
  • Record and track billable project expenses for client invoicing
  • Work closely with Project Managers to manage outstanding work in progress (WIP) and support timely billing.
  • Monitor accounts receivable and follow up overdue invoices with clients and internal stakeholders.
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Assist with new engagement administration, documentation, and rate verification.
  • Prepare weekly AR and WIP reporting
  • Provide support for month-end close activities and reconciliations.
  • Support continuous improvement of finance processes and ensure accuracy of financial records.

What We’re Looking For: 

  • 4-5 years in a similar role within a professional services organization
  • Degree level qualification in Accounting
  • Oracle Financials experience or similar Accounting Systems highly desirable 
  • Microsoft Office (intermediate)
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 
  • Ability to interpret data and identify information from monthly trends
  • High attention to detail, and focus on integrity of data
  • Willingness to accept new learning challenges with can do approach to learning.

Why Join Us: 

  • Play a critical role in shaping how NRI operates and grows 
  • Work closely with senior leaders and teams across the business 
  • Have real influence on processes, people, and outcomes 

 

Take the next step with us. Apply now and make a real impact. 

Your skills. Our impact. Together unstoppable. At NRI, you’ll work on meaningful projects, tackle complex challenges, and see the tangible difference your expertise makes. We value diverse experiences and perspectives, creating an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing workplace. Don’t worry if you don’t meet every requirement listed - we prioritise attitude and capability, and you might be the perfect fit for this role or another within NRI. 
 
NRI Australia & New Zealand is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages applications regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. 
 

 

Skills Required

  • 4-5 years of experience in a similar accounting role within a professional services organization
  • Degree-level qualification in Accounting
  • Oracle Financials experience or experience with similar accounting systems
  • Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to interpret data and identify information from monthly trends
  • High attention to detail and commitment to data integrity
  • Willingness to learn and take on new challenges
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The Company
HQ: Sydney, NSW
1,941 Employees

What We Do

At Planit, we provide businesses with the vision, precision and independence they need to improve the quality of their software and the way they deliver it. As a global leader in quality engineering and assurance solutions, our 2,000+ consultants are at the forefront of the industry. Every day, they test themselves on a variety of challenging projects across our top-tier client base. We are hungry to learn and drive our industry forward. This permeates the fabric of our culture, with core values centred around continuous growth and excellence, as we look to inspire minds and raise the bar. We embrace and encourage diversity. We strive to create an environment that’s productive, welcoming, fair, rewarding, and fun for everyone. We act with integrity and harness sustainability as a catalyst for positive change. Ready to test yourself and grow your career? Visit our Careers tab or www.planit.com/careers

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