Assistant Accountant

Hyatt House South Melbourne is Australia’s first Hyatt House hotel, located in the heart of South Melbourne. Designed for both short- and long-term stays, the hotel offers a contemporary, apartment-style experience that reflects the character of the local neighbourhood.

With 97 modern studios and welcoming shared spaces, Hyatt House South Melbourne creates an environment where guests and colleagues feel  approach to hospitality is warm, thoughtful, and personal, supporting a workplace that feels collaborative and considered.

As the Assistant Accountant, you will work closely with the Finance Manager to support and strengthen the hotel’s financial operations. You will take ownership of the Accounts Payable, Income Audit, and Accounts Receivable functions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all processes.

• Managing the end-to-end Accounts Payable, Income Audit, and Accounts Receivable functions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely payments
• Monitoring invoice approval workflows and liaising with department heads to ensure timely authorisation
• Assisting with month-end closing activities, including reconciliations and reporting for payables, receivables, and travel agent commissions
• Working closely with the Shared Accounting Services team and Corporate Finance to ensure alignment and operational efficiency
• Monitoring credit card reconciliations and attending to related queries, including refunds and discrepancies
• Overseeing materials and purchasing controls, including reviewing purchase orders, monitoring approvals, and ensuring accurate cost allocation
• Supporting inventory monitoring and stock reconciliation processes in collaboration with operational departments
• Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and strengthen internal financial controls

• Wellbeing leave and birthday leave to support balance and time away
• Colleague accommodation rates across Hyatt hotels and resorts worldwide
• Career development opportunities within the Hyatt House and wider Hyatt network
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and Headspace wellbeing resources
• A complimentary barista-made beverage each workday
• Discounted dining at H Bar & Market
• Complimentary dry cleaning for business attire
• Flexible working arrangements, where operationally possible

Apply via SEEK with your resume and a brief cover note outlining your experience. Make our house your home.

Our values of Empathy, Wellbeing, Experimentation, Inclusion, Integrity, and Respect guide how we work and how we support one another. At Hyatt House South Melbourne, we foster a workplace built on trust, connection, and a shared purpose to make people feel at home.

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• Experience in a finance role (hotel or hospitality experience will be highly regarded)
• Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable, Income Audit, and Accounts Receivable processes
• Confidence working independently while collaborating closely with the Finance Manager
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• The ability to manage competing deadlines, particularly during month-end and peak periods
• A proactive, accountable, and solutions-focused mindset
• The ability to manage multiple priorities effectively