Accountant

<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Position Summary&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The Accountant is an internal finance role supporting the day-to-day financial operations across Focus Partners Australia and Escala.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Working closely with the Senior Accountants, this role plays a key part in delivering accurate and timely financial processing, maintaining strong financial controls, and supporting month-end activities across both businesses.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The role provides hands-on support across accounts payable, receivable, and transactional finance, while also contributing to a well-organised and efficient Finance function.</span></p> <p><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Primary Responsibilities</strong></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Accounts Payable &amp; Expenses</span></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Enter supplier invoices and bills into Xero accurately and in a timely manner</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Prepare and process weekly accounts payable payment runs</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Monitor outstanding invoices and follow up on discrepancies</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Review employee expense claims, ensuring compliance and completeness</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Follow up with employees for missing receipts or documentation</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Prepare monthly expense reporting</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Accounts Receivable</span></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Support debtor management and collections (primarily accounting invoices)</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Monitor aged receivables and follow up with internal teams or clients as required</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Assist with allocation of receipts and reconciliation of AR balance.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Banking &amp; Transactions</span></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Perform daily saving and coding of bank transactions for Commpay processing</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Maintain accurate and up-to-date banking records</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Complete bank reconciliations in Xero</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Prepare weekly Escala bank transaction reports</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Internal Billing &amp; Intercompany Transactions</span></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Prepare and process internal invoicing (e.g. service fees, salary on-charges, training costs)</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Support intercompany transactions across Focus Partners Australia and Escala</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Ensure accuracy and consistency in internal cost allocations</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Month-End &amp; Reporting Support</span></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Assist with month-end processes, including reconciliations and data preparation</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Save and organise finance documentation (e.g. bank statements, commission statements)</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Support preparation of working papers and reports</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Ensure financial records are complete, accurate, and audit-ready</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">General Finance Support</span></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Assist with other finance and reporting activities (e.g. invoicing, system updates, revenue tracking) as required</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Provide responsive support to internal stakeholders across both businesses</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Assist the broader Finance team with ad hoc tasks as required</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong><strong>Qualifications</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related discipline.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">2 + years’ experience public practice or in a similar finance, accounts or assistant accountant role</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Familiarity with accounts payable, receivable and bank reconciliations</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Intermediate Excel skills</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience using Xero (or similar accounting software)</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Strong attention to detail and accuracy</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Good organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Confident communicator with a proactive approach to follow-ups</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Skills and Attributes</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Reliable and consistent in delivering accurate work</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">High attention to detail with strong sense of ownership</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Team-oriented with a willingness to support others</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Proactive and keen to learn</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Comfortable working across multiple entities and stakeholders</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">#LI-SF1</span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>About Focus Financial Partners</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Focus is a leading financial services firm comprised of integrated wealth management, family office, and business management services. Blending deep expertise and expansive resources with a boutique, client-first fiduciary philosophy, Focus helps individuals, families, and institutions navigate complex financial situations with highly personalized solutions tailored to their unique needs. To learn more about Focus, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://protect.checkpoint.com/v2/___https:/mcas-proxyweb.mcas.ms/certificate-checker?login=false&amp;originalUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.focusfinancialpartners.com.mcas.ms%3FMcasTsid%3D20892&amp;McasCSRF=17a55f8bbf7c1a828873b443c93438c90f956e865b157078ce47695678ecb61e___.YzJ1OmZvY3VzcGFydG5lcnM6YzpvOjk5ZjFkMmE2MWY3YWJhOWM1MTUyMTUzMGI3NWMyY2VhOjY6NWQxYjo5M2Q1NmZiMDc3OTdlMzc1YTg0ZmRiYzVjOTA3MDk2OTcyZWIyOGI1YzNmZmI4MDc2MGMwZWM4YzIyOGE0N2NkOnA6VDpO">www.focusfinancialpartners.com</a>&nbsp;or follow the company on&nbsp;<a href="https://protect.checkpoint.com/v2/___https:/www.linkedin.com/company/focus-financial-partners___.YzJ1OmZvY3VzcGFydG5lcnM6YzpvOmQ1YjM0NmNjMjMzMTcwZmViMGI3OWExNTFmZmM3NjQwOjY6YjQ0OTpmNWViYzRmODkzYTRhYmYwNjBkNmFmMGJlYjE5ZWI3Njc1MTZiNmExYjBmNWVmMGEyMjdkNzM5NTBhYTQ3OTE1OnA6VDpO">LinkedIn</a>.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Focus is an equal opportunity employer and bases its employment decisions on the employee or candidate’s skillset, and without regard to an employee or candidate’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state and/or federal law.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Focus complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact <a href="mailto:careers@focuspartners.com">careers@focuspartners.com</a>.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong><em>The following language is for US based roles only</em></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>For California Applicants:&nbsp;</strong><span data-teams="true">Information on your California privacy rights can be found</span><strong><span data-teams="true"> <a id="menur4dt" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" href="https://focus-financial.files.svdcdn.com/production/documents/Privacy-Notice-Personnel-Supplement-for-CA-residents-Jan-1-2025-Final-Clean.pdf?dm=1740065249" target="_blank">here</a></span></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>For Indiana Applicants: </strong>It is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against a prospective employee on the basis of status as a veteran by refusing to employ an applicant on the basis that they are a veteran of the armed forces of the United States, a member of the Indiana National Guard or a member of a reserve component.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>For Maryland Applicants: </strong>I UNDERSTAND THAT UNDER MARYLAND LAW, AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT REQUIRE OR DEMAND, AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT, THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL SUBMIT TO OR TAKE A POLYGRAP OR SIMILAR TEST.&nbsp; AN EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS LAW IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SUBJECT TO A FINE NOT EXCEEDING $100.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>For Massachusetts Applicants:</strong> It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.&nbsp; An employer who violates this shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>For Montana Applicants: </strong>If hired, the employment relationship is governed by the Wrongful Discharge from Employment Act. Mont. Code Ann. Section 39-2-901.<strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>For Rhode Island Applicants:</strong> Focus is subject to Chapters 29-38 of Title 28 of the General Laws of Rhode Island and is therefore covered by the state’s workers’ compensation law. If you willfully provide false information about your ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, you may be barred from filing a claim under the provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Act of the State of Rhode Island if the false information is directly related to the personal injury that is the basis for the new claim for compensation.&nbsp; The Company complies fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act.</span></p></div>