ABOUT US

Schwartz Media’s mission is to inform through fearless, intelligent and entertaining news. We offer a nuanced examination of Australia, delivering fresh insight and literary expression. We invest in longform journalism that breaks the 24-hour news cycle and makes difficult topics clear. Schwartz Media publishes Australia’s most respected writers and award-winning reporters across The Saturday Paper, The Monthly magazine and our daily podcast, 7am – the number-one news podcast in Australia. Our goal is to be the leading independent publisher of quality audio, print and online journalism in the country, and to deliver insightful coverage to readers who invest in news they can trust.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Schwartz Media is hiring a part time (3-4 days per week) Accounts Assistant to join The Saturday Paper, The Monthly, The Briefing, The Australian Foreign Affairs and 7am Podcast.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Finance Manager to oversee and maintain the MYOB and XERO accounting system for all publications, including maintaining budgets, processing invoices and payments and help prepare monthly management reports. Experience or an interest in the media industry is preferred.

Primary responsibilities will include supporting the finance manager with:

• Entering and processing sales and purchase invoices accurately.
• Ensuring invoices adhere to budget and actively review debtors for timely payment, chasing debtors.
• Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Working with google and excel spreadsheets to prepare journals and maintain ledgers.
• Liaise with and monitor daily communications from internal teams or external contributors.
• Ensure accounting records are processed correctly and GST is coded accurately to assist with BAS preparation.
• Follow standard processes for consistent and accurate financial reporting.

PERSONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Background accounting or bookkeeping
• Proficiency and experience in MYOB and Excel essential
• Accuracy and exceptional attention to detail
• Experience working in an environment with multiple entities
• Strong organisation, problem solving and numerical skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proactive and self-motivated work ethic
• Ability to adapt to changing tasks and priorities
• Good time management skills

Schwartz Media is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all backgrounds, including First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, LGBTQIA+ people and people with a disability.

If you are passionate about our goal of informing through fearless, intelligent and entertaining news, and you’re searching for a rewarding role that will help us raise an independent voice in the Australian media landscape, we encourage you to apply to join our team.

HOW TO APPLY

This is a part-time position, based at our offices in Collingwood, Victoria. To be considered for this position, tell us why your motivation, skills and experience make you the right fit for this role. To apply, please send your cover letter and résumé to [email protected] by Friday 31 January 2024. Applications will be assessed as they are received, and suitable candidates may be contacted prior to the job closing date.