Junior Accountant - Initial 3 month fixed term contract

Company Description

Xref is a global, best in class, HR and recruitment technology company that empowers organisations to hire with confidence and make data driven HR decisions. Recruit, retain and remember your people with Xref’s automated reference, pulse and exit and Employee Engagement surveys.

We are a global, ASX-listed company with users in 195 countries. When you work with Xref, you work with a vast array of clients of all sizes and industry backgrounds. Our users love and trust us - we have a 4.7 star rating out of 5 on Google, G2 and Capterra.

Xref's vision is to make it easier for the world to hire and track talent throughout their journey by changing the way organisations collect and action feedback from their people. 

Job Description

Role:

This is an initial 3-month fixed-term contract position.

The successful candidate will be responsible for executing specific finance and accounting tasks with strict adherence to process and policy compliance, managing project delivery for recurring annual initiatives to meet company-defined and statutory deadlines, and overseeing Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable operations.

Profile

Transactional, process, policy, general ledger, custodial, control

Tasks

Specific tasks as assigned by CFO/Sr. Accountant/Accountant and set out in a position description / schedule, and includes ad hoc requests as deemed appropriate.

Calendar

Specific business defined, CFO/ Sr. Accountant/Accountant defined and statutory timelines

Initial Duties:

• Daily reconciliation of company bank accounts, credit cards and travel cards within Xero

• Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable management

• Supporting payroll, controlling and processing employee’s expense claims

• Customer cooperation and internal communication with sales/customer success team as required

• Assisting with month end close process including preparation of account reconciliations

• Assisting with preparation of internal financial reports as needed

• Ad hoc requests as needed by the CFO / Sr. Accountant/Accountant

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Completion of a Finance or Accounting degree, or equivalent qualification with concurrent pursuit of professional accounting credentials (CA, CGA, CMA, or CPA) or;

• 2+ years all rounded experience in all areas of key responsibilities 

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Demonstrated proficiency in accounting software, particularly Xero; familiarity with Salesforce, MYOB, Sage, or ERP environments is advantageous
• Working knowledge of GST legislation and related compliance requirements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Proven experience in an accounting department or equivalent accounting responsibilities
• **Essential Competencies:** •
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in financial record-keeping
  • Advanced organisational and time management capabilities
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet statutory and business-defined deadlines
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities •
  • Ability to maintain composure and perform effectively under pressure •
  • Reliable work ethic with a commitment to accuracy and accountability •
  • Professional verbal and written communication skills •
  • Capacity to collaborate effectively within team environments, both in-office and remotely
  • Ability to engage professionally with diverse stakeholders and internal departments
  • Self-directed approach to work with minimal supervision

Additional Information

How to Apply
If this sounds like your next career move, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and join us in driving financial excellence at Xref. https://www.xref.com/company/careers