Assistant Accountant

Location: Surry Hills
Discipline: Accounting Support
Job type: Permanent
Salary: AU$85000 - AU$86000 per annum
Contact name: Mathilde Cauberghs

Contact email: Mathilde.Cauberghs@accountability.com.au
Job ref: 557005_1773385081
Published: about 4 hours ago

Assistant Accountant

  • $75,000 - $85,000 + Super | Permanent Full Time, Surry Hills, 2010
  • Supportive Finance Team | Career Growth Opportunities | Exposure to ERP Systems
  • Assist with full accounting processes, reconciliations, and month-end reporting

An exciting opportunity for an organised and proactive junior or early-career accountant to join a dynamic finance team. You'll play a key role supporting day-to-day accounting operations, month-end processes, and financial reporting while collaborating with internal stakeholders. This is a fantastic role for someone looking to grow their accounting experience across accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

THE CLIENT
Our client is a well-established and growing organisation with a strong reputation for operational excellence and employee satisfaction. They foster a friendly, collaborative, and supportive team culture where attention to detail, accuracy, and process improvement are highly valued.

BENEFITS

  • Be part of a supportive and collaborative finance team
  • Opportunities for professional development and skill growth
  • Competitive salary and long-term career stability
  • Inclusive and diverse workplace culture

THE ROLE

  • Preparing daily and monthly reconciliations and supporting cashflow reporting
  • Managing accounts receivable and generating invoices
  • Accounts Payable Management
  • Assisting with month-end journals, prepayments, and accruals
  • Supporting internal and external audits and ensuring compliance with policies
  • Contributing to process improvements and ad hoc finance projects
  • Being part of a friendly, collaborative team that values development and mentorship

THE PERSON

  • Junior or early-career accountant with some exposure to accounts payable, accounts receivable, or reconciliations
  • Relevant qualification in Business, Accounting, or Finance (or in progress)
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP
  • Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Proactive, organised, and able to manage competing priorities
  • Positive attitude, eager to learn, and a collaborative team player
  • FULL WORK RIGHTS

Apply now or contact Mathilde at AccountAbility for a confidential discussion.