Finance and Operations Assistant

Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a responsible corporate citizen, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as at any time in our long history.

With a promote-from-within philosophy and a variety of programmes available to support continuous learning, Sims offers the opportunity for a rewarding career. We are committed to the ecologically sound and sustainable use of resources and strive to operate in a manner that minimises waste and protects the environment.

We have an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Finance & Administration Assistant, based in Kwinana Beach, WA. This role provides vital support to the State Accountant and Regional Operations Manager, ensuring the smooth operation of finance and administrative tasks while assisting with HR-related activities for the WA business.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting in the end-of-month process, including preparing journals, running general ledgers, and completing reconciliations.
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and capital expenditure processes.
• Managing recruitment activities, including candidate screening, pre-employment checks, and coordinating interviews.
• Providing local HR support, including assisting managers with the Success Factors system and APAC recruitment initiatives.
• Arranging travel bookings, including flights, accommodations, and car hire.
• Handling reception duties, including greeting customers, managing emails, and coordinating visitor sign-ins.
• Managing local employee recognition programs and company events.
• Raising and receipting purchase orders and assisting with ad hoc duties as required.

To be successful in this opportunity, you will have:

• Basic experience in bookkeeping or accounting and knowledge of financial processes.
• Familiarity with HR practices and business systems (e.g., Microsoft Office, SAP, SAI).
• Proven customer service and communication skills.
• Strong time management, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills

In return, we offer:

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the operational success of our WA business while developing your skills in a collaborative and supportive environment. If you enjoy working in a dynamic setting and are passionate about continuous improvement, this role is perfect for you.

Interested?

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About us

With a promote-from-within philosophy and a variety of programs available to support continuous learning, Sims offers the opportunity for a rewarding career. We are committed to the ecologically sound and sustainable use of resources and strive to operate in a manner that minimizes waste and protects the environment.

Sims is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of all of our employees, and we are committed to creating a working environment that is built on a foundation of respect and inclusion where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realize their full potential.

A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organization whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.

Find Out More…Please visit www.simsltd.com for more information on Sims and its commitment to sustainability.

A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organisation whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.

At Sims together we are a diverse group of employees who are supported by our equal opportunity policy. To achieve our purpose to create a world without waste to preserve our planet, we are guided by our Principles of Purpose: Be Safe + Well, Band Together, Be Accountable + Transparent, Consistently Innovate, Inspire with Purpose, Celebrate + Have Fun.