Accounts Assistant (Thornton)

**About Us**

At NEPEAN we are proud to be Australia’s leading privately owned engineering, mining services and industrial manufacturing organisation. We have unique capabilities to deliver high value, innovative and sustainable solutions for the world’s leading mining, construction, and transport companies. Over the last 40 years, hard work, technical credibility, and a willingness to tackle very difficult projects have earned NEPEAN an enviable reputation. Today our organisation employs over 1400 people across six continents and distributes products to more than 65 countries.

Nepean Power specialises in high quality electrical industrial equipment. Our products can be found throughout the Australian and international mining, industrial, and infrastructure sectors.

**About the Role** We’re on the lookout for a detail-oriented **Accounts Assistant** to join our team! Reporting to the Senior Accounts Officer, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our accounts payable and payroll processes run smoothly and efficiently. Your efforts will directly support the financial health of the company while contributing to our broader goals and objectives.

**What You’ll Be Doing** You’ll assist with a variety of accounting tasks, from processing invoices to supporting payroll operations. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

- ** Accounts Payable**:
- Processing domestic freight invoices and account reconciliations.
- Managing AP invoices via Redmap, coding where needed, and resolving discrepancies.
- Running supplier payments and maintaining supplier files.
- Assisting with month-end closing and correcting errors for accountants.
- ** Payroll Support**:
- Acting as a backup for the AP/Payroll Officer, including maintaining leave and sickness records.
- Inputting timesheet data, reviewing computed wages, and ensuring payroll accuracy.
- Preparing periodic reports on earnings, taxes, and deductions.
- ** Workplace Health & Safety (WHS)**:
- Following all safety protocols and reporting any workplace hazards.
- Taking reasonable care for your own health and safety, as well as those around you.

You’ll also be flexible to take on ad-hoc duties as needed to support the broader finance team.

**What You’ll Need to Succeed**
- ** Education & Experience**:
- Higher School Certificate with at least 2 years’ experience in an accounts clerk role or an equivalent combination of education and practical experience.
- ** Skills & Knowledge**:
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Pronto ERP, and Redmap Accounts Payable tools.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to multitask under time constraints.
- Understanding of handling sensitive payroll information with discretion.

**Why Join Us?** This is your chance to be part of a supportive team where your contributions matter. You’ll have opportunities to grow your skills while working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Plus, we offer a workplace that values safety, teamwork, and career development.

**Ready to Apply?**
- NEPEAN believes in diversity and is committed to providing Equal Employment opportunities for all applicants. We welcome applicants from all walks of life which also includes various socio-economic, cultural, LGBTIQ, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds._ Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qmz0a