Assistant Accountant | Tullamarine

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated Assistant Accountant to join our Finance team in a full time capacity based at our Head Office in Tullamarine Victoria.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for processing franchise accounting requirements and general accounting duties including monthly reporting and key results analysis.

This is a fantastic entry level position to get your foot in the ‘Finance’ door and start learning!

Some of the key responsibilities include:

• Franchise charging and invoicing including royalties and advertising, reservation and all other sundry charges.
• Preparation of monthly franchise statements and associated payments or collections required on these statements.
• Accurate reflection of franchise charges in the books of Europcar Australia and completion of relevant management reports to support these charges.
• Balance sheet reconciliations of franchise and Europcar accounts with support and clearance of applicable clearing accounts.
• Determine accurate revenue splits allocations between franchisees and Europcar and raise applicable invoices/credit notes
• Monthly reporting (franchise revenue, airport performance etc.) as part of monthly management reporting and analysis of key results.
• Assist the financial accountants with other ad hoc accounting requests

To be considered for this position you should possess: 

• Previous experience within a finance environment or similar role is advantageous
• Experience working with a finance management system or similar is highly regarded
• Previous bookkeeping / accounting experience – accounts to trial Balance and management reporting
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel ,Word and PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of Sun Systems or SAP Reporting
• Effective communication skills, both written (general correspondence and report writing) and oral
• Exceptional attention to detail and accurate data entry skills
• Able to meet deadlines and manage your own workload

In return, the successful candidate will receive:

• Staff discounts (including Accor hotel discounts after 12 months of service)
• Discounted car rental – great discounts for staff, family and friends
• Great culture, working with an energetic, supportive and high performing team
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Free premium subscription and unlimited access to the Calm app – the #1 app for mental fitness!
• Global brand – potential to work overseas and to tap in to our worldwide career opportunities

About Europcar Mobility Group

Europcar Mobility Group is a major player in mobility markets and listed on Euronext Paris. Europcar Mobility Group’s purpose is to offer attractive alternatives to vehicle ownership, in a responsible and sustainable manner. With this in mind, the Group offers a wide range of car and van rental services – be it for a few hours, a few days, a week, a month or more – with a fleet that is already “C02 light” and equipped with the latest engines, and which will be increasingly “green” in the years to come (more than 1/3 electric and hybrid vehicles by 2023).

Customers’ satisfaction is at the heart of the Group’s ambition and that of its employees. It also fuels the ongoing development of new offerings in the Group’s three service lines – Business, Leisure and Local – which respond to the specific needs and use cases of both businesses, professionals and individuals. The Group’s 4 major brands are: Europcar® – the European leader of car rental and light commercial vehicle rental, Goldcar® – the low-cost car-rental Leader in Europe, InterRent® – ‘mid-tier’ car rental and Ubeeqo® – one of the European leaders of round-trip car-sharing (BtoB, BtoC).

Europcar Mobility Group delivers its mobility solutions worldwide solutions through an extensive network in over 140 countries (including wholly owned subsidiaries – 18 in Europe, 1 in the USA, 2 in Australia and New Zealand – completed by franchises and partners).

Further details on our website: www.europcar-mobility-group.com

IMPORTANT: Europcar Mobility Group conducts pre-employment screening checks on all prospective employees to verify prospective employees are not recorded on an International Sanctions List.  By submitting your application you consent to Europcar Mobility Group completing a check as part of its recruitment process.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.