Assistant Accountant

As an Assistant Accountant at Crown, your primary responsibilities will include assisting in the month-end reporting process, providing input into forecasting, conducting expenditure analyses, and ensuring the accuracy of accounting transactions across departments. This role is crucial for minimizing financial risks and supporting effective financial planning.

To qualify for the Assistant Accountant position at Crown, candidates must possess tertiary qualifications in accounting or a related field. Additionally, being a member of CA or CPA, or working towards this certification, is essential. Prior experience in a similar role and familiarity with accounting software, particularly Peoplesoft, is advantageous.

Absolutely! At Crown, we believe in nurturing talent and providing abundant opportunities for career advancement. The Assistant Accountant role is designed to equip you with the skills and experience necessary for future growth within our team, paving the way for exciting career possibilities in the finance sector.

Crown offers a positive, supportive work environment that embraces diversity and teamwork. As an Assistant Accountant, you can enjoy a hybrid working arrangement, allowing for flexibility between working from home and the office. We believe that a happy team creates exceptional experiences for our guests.

Assistant Accountants at Crown can enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid working flexibility, complimentary meals at our on-site staff restaurant, and generous discounts at Crown hotels and restaurants across Australia. We also offer access to various corporate partner discounts in travel, insurance, health and wellness, and more!

When answering this question, highlight your previous experiences in preparing financial reports during month-end closes. Discuss any specific software you used and how you ensured accuracy and timeliness in completing these reports.

To tackle this question effectively, share a specific example of a time when you faced multiple deadlines. Discuss how you organized your workload, set priorities, and communicated with your team to ensure everything was completed on time.

Explain your approach to verifying data and performing checks. Emphasize the importance of attention to detail and the methods you use to validate information, like cross-referencing with other departments or using analytical software.

In your answer, try to detail a specific forecasting project you participated in, outlining your role and how your contributions were vital. Discuss any tools you used and how accurate forecasting impacted the business positively.

Mention any specific accounting software you've worked with and describe your proficiency in Excel. Providing examples of complex functions or analyses you've carried out will demonstrate your capability effectively.

Talk about your understanding of the relevant policies and regulations. You could share an instance where you identified a potential compliance issue and how you addressed it using established procedures.

When answering, provide an example of a collaborative project with another department. Highlight the objective, your role in the collaboration, and how effective communication led to a successful outcome.

Discuss your approach to constructive criticism. Explain how you view feedback as a growth opportunity and provide an example of a time when you implemented feedback to improve your performance.

In your response, you could refer to any process improvement initiatives you've undertaken in past roles, highlighting specific methodologies you employed, the challenges faced, and the positive results achieved.

This is your chance to express genuine enthusiasm for Crown’s values and culture. Discuss what excites you about the role, how your skills align with Crown’s needs, and your intent to contribute positively to the organization.