Assistant Accountant

Company Description

With eight design studios spread around the world, chances are you’ve seen our work before.

We work across architecture, landscape architecture, interior design and urban design - a rich multi-disciplinary mix of skills and perspectives that unlocks the economic, social and cultural value of projects.

We combine our creative design expertise with capabilities in strategy, research, technology and experience design, and we regularly collaborate with experts and partners from further afield.

Through our work, we're trying to build a more inclusive, sustainable future for communities - and create a more socially and ecologically resilient world.

Job Description

We're looking for an Assistant Accountant to join our Melbourne Finance team. This opportunity is available on either a full-time (1.0 FTE) or part-time (0.8 FTE) basis.

Reporting to the Financial Reporting Manager, you'll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of our Australian, UK and US businesses.

This role will support a broad range of finance activities, including cash flow management, balance sheet reconciliations, accounts payable, finance lease coordination, technology finance and reporting.

You’ll work closely with finance colleagues across our global studios, while partnering with the Technology team, external banking partners, suppliers, auditors and other internal stakeholders to ensure accurate financial processes, strong internal controls and timely reporting across the Group.

What You’ll Do

• Support cash flow activities across Australia, the UK and the US, including reconciliations, forecasts and payment runs.
• Assist with Accounts Payable processes, including escalations, vendor bank detail checks, overdue invoices and supplier queries.
• Oversee corporate credit card and expense activities, including AMEX transactions, D365 expense queries and cardholder administration.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including fixed assets, prepayments, accruals and leases.
• Coordinate intercompany reconciliations and prepare recharges and interest calculations.
• Maintain HP finance lease records and support lease reviews, renewals and provider queries.
• Support Technology finance activities, including purchase orders, invoice coding, budget queries and licence renewals.
• Assist with compliance, reporting and audit requirements, including Payment Times Reporting and sustainability reporting.
• Liaise with internal teams, banks, suppliers, leasing providers and auditors to resolve queries and support finance operations.

Qualifications

You'll be a proactive and organised finance professional who enjoys working collaboratively and takes pride in delivering high-quality work.

You'll ideally bring:

• Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar finance role.
• Strong reconciliation and financial reporting skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A collaborative approach with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.
• A growth mindset and a willingness to learn and grow.

Experience working with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel will be highly regarded.

Additional Information

Why Hassell?

Our team enjoys a wide range of benefits to support their development and well-being:

• A progressive flexible work policy that allows hybrid work, location flexibility, and work pattern flexibility 
• Generous paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers.
• Inter-studio transfer opportunities 
• Wellbeing benefits 
• Development and training opportunities, including access to online training programs and our People Coach program 
• Study assistance
• To learn more about the benefits we offer, please visit our Benefits Page. 

Hassell is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity. We demonstrate our commitment to reconciliation and cultural safety by fostering inclusive environments that value the cultural identities, perspectives, and practices of all individuals. We prioritise ensuring that everyone feels safe, included, and respected. 

Our local studios serve as primary hubs for in-person connection and collaboration, and we offer flexible and hybrid work arrangements. Hassell encourages sustainable work hours and actively supports the holistic health and well-being of our people. 

 To be considered, please submit your CV. 

Please note that we do not accept speculative candidates via agencies or third parties.