Junior Accountant Graduate (Full-Time) null

About us

Pacific Equity Partners is Australia and New Zealand's leading Private Markets Fund Manager. PEP has received widespread recognition as a leader in the industry with many awards including Firm of the Year, Best LBO Deal of the Year, Responsible Investment of the Year and Private Equity Firm of the Year.

The role

As a Junior Accountant, you will be responsible for a diverse range of tasks under the supportive supervision and guidance of the Fund Accounting Manager & Finance Manager.

The role involves a rotation between Fund Accounting and Management Accounting functions thereby giving you broad exposure and hands-on experience into both streams of accounting. Your tasks will include (but are not limited to):

Management accounting tasks:

• Perform daily accounting functions including accounts payable/receivable management, bank reconciliations, day-to-day bookkeeping
• Prepare monthly management reports for CFO review
• Process monthly payroll
• Assist with tax-related obligations which involve preparing workings for BAS, FBT, payroll tax, profit tax and liaising with external tax advisors
• Assist with the annual financial audit through liaising with external auditors and reviewing annual financial statements
• Assist with risk management activities such as insurance renewals
• Support the Compliance Officer with compliance-related matters including AML & AFSL requirements

Fund accounting tasks:

• Prepare fund reporting including monthly unit pricing and quarterly reports
• Assist with management of fund cashflows (capital calls and distributions)
• Assist with tax & audit obligations in various jurisdictions
• Respond to investor queries

Benefits

• Competitive salary package, including private health insurance
• Support towards completing your professional CPA/CA qualification (in the form of paid course fees for satisfactorily completed subjects and study/exam leave)
• Mentorship and guidance provided by highly experienced staff in a close-knit team
• Challenging and fast-paced working environment where personal development is encouraged
• Exposure to both fund and management accounting, building a solid foundation for your accounting career and accelerating your professional development

The successful candidate will possess the following:

• A minimum of distinction average at University, with a major in Accounting
• Prior accounting experience is advantageous but not essential
• Detail-oriented and able to work in a high-performance culture
• Dedicated, diligent and have a “can-do” attitude
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Team player and strong communication skills
• Intermediate MS Office skills
• Australian permanent resident or citizen