Accounts Transaction Officer - CF & R
About the Role
The role is part of our national Accounts Services function, within the Corporate Finance & Restructuring (‘CF&R’) team at FTI Consulting.
The Accounts Services team provides bookkeeping and banking support to CF&R’s client-facing staff in respect of insolvency engagements and is integral to CF&R successfully administering these. Companies over which CF&R is appointed are often distressed businesses, many of which continue to trade under the control of CF&R’s appointees.
Based in Melbourne or Perth, this is a permanent, full time national role, supporting client-facing staff in the Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth CF&R practices. The internal title will be Accounts Services Assistant.
Duties include bookkeeping using insolvency case management software (Insol6 and Turnkey IPS), general transaction processing and management/support, banking assistance using various on-line banking platforms, preparation of draft statutory documents/returns and various other accounts service-related responsibilities such as those set out below.
What You’ll Do
Working within a well established and progressive team, you will:
Provide banking / funds handling / treasury support to Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth CF&R staff with respect to their client needs including monitoring and handling client funds (banking, opening and closing bank accounts and other liaison with banks as required, case management / bank reporting)
Assist with case management and recording transactions including creating new client records, processing receipts and payments and journal entries, performing bank reconciliations, processing payroll and dividend distributions, entering/updating employee/creditor information and updating client Chart of Accounts.
Assist with managing/monitoring client ATO registrations and reporting obligations (GST/PAYG/STP), draft BAS, attend to GST payables, monitor GST receivables, liaise with ATO as required
Draft statutory accounts of receipts and payments and monitor compliance with various statutory deadlines
Prepare/manage periodical control reports/registers
Undertake daily bank transaction downloads from various bank platforms
Assist with, and arrange, timely closure of finalised client matters including bank account closures and closing/archiving client cases
Various ad hoc duties and project work relating to the Accounts Services function as required
How You’ll Grow
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is an experienced accounts officer or bookkeeper with proven, hands-on experience looking to work in a dynamic, supportive work environment. We will provide you with the necessary training.
Qualifications & Experience
1-2 years’ bookkeeping, treasury, accounts or payroll experience
Bookkeeping qualifications highly regarded but not essential
Experience using Insol6 / MYOB Insol Insolvency Case Management Software and/or Core/Turnkey IPS software highly regarded but not essential
Ability to work well in a collaborative team setting
Ability to work in a fast paced, high volume, deadline driven environment
High attention to detail, accuracy and problem-solving abilities
Beginners or intermediate Excel and Word skills
Strong time management and organisational skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Our Benefits
Apart from the well-structured career path and excellent team environment, our employees enjoy a variety of perks and benefits. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
Attractive remuneration, including discretionary bonuses available to all employees
18 weeks paid, gender-neutral parental leave with full superannuation contributions throughout paid and unpaid leave
Flexible working arrangements
Financial support to obtain work-related professional qualification, such as CA, CPA, or CFA, and other
Professional membership contributions and generous paid study leave (up to 12 days)
Corporate discount available for health insurance, including dependent(s)
Employee Assistance Program (“EAP”) – free to all employees and their immediate families
Make an impact in our communities through company sponsored pro bono work
Special leave - 2 days per year of a cultural or religious holiday that is not treated as a public holiday in Australia
FTI Work Perks: our discount program that provides a wide range of corporate offers, savings, and wellbeing resources
Monthly Health & Wellbeing program including fitness subsidies
Annual paid volunteer hours
Corporate matching for charitable donations
Opportunity to join our Reconciliation Action Plan - Working Group; FTI’s Women’s Initiative Network (FTI WIN); Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging and Corporate Citizenship committees
Who We Are
FTI Consulting is the world’s leading expert-driven consulting firm. Over the last 40 years, FTI Consulting experts have served as the trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and the world’s leading law and private equity firms when they are facing their greatest opportunities and challenges. Our strong performance and continued success are a direct reflection of the ambition, energy and commitment of our talented professionals across the globe to make a positive impact for our clients and communities.
At FTI Consulting, you’ll work side-by side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You’ll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.
Are you ready to make your impact?
About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting, Inc. is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 8,100 employees located in 33 countries and territories. Our broad and diverse bench of award–winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. The Company generated $3.70 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2024. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting’s services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalized and independently managed. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn.
