Assistant Accountant

Role purpose

Support accurate, timely finance operations and month‑end close. Own key reconciliations and workpapers, maintain strong controls, and contribute to clear, concise management reporting.

Key responsibilities

Transactional finance

• Accounts Payable: Process invoices (2/3‑way match), verify GST coding, maintain supplier master (ABN, terms), prepare weekly payment runs and remittances, resolve queries.

• Banking: Post daily receipts/payments; complete daily bank reconciliations; reconcile corporate cards and petty cash.

Month‑end close & GL

• Prepare prepayment and accrual schedules, post journals, reconcile key balance‑sheet accounts (AP, AR, bank, payroll, fixed assets, suspense).

• Maintain the fixed asset register, manage additions/disposals, and run depreciation.

Compliance & reporting

• Prepare BAS/IAS workpapers (GST/PAYG)

• Contribute to the monthly management reporting pack (P&L, BS, CF extracts, variance notes) and ad‑hoc analysis.

• Assist external advisors and auditors with schedules and sample requests.

Qualifications & experience

• Degree in Accounting/Commerce (or equivalent)

• 2–4 years in Assistant Accountant/Accounts Officer or similar

• Progressing toward CA/CPA (or intent to commence)

• Strong Excel (pivot tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS) and data hygiene discipline

• Working knowledge of AASB/IFRS concepts and ATO compliance (GST/PAYG/BAS)

Working style & values (behavioural must‑haves)

• Ethical, high‑ownership: meets commitments; asks for help early if risk arises

• Calm under deadline: prioritises well, follows the checklist, communicates status crisply

• Team‑first communicator: clear, concise emails and commentary; constructive with stakeholders

• Quality & integrity: consistent attention to detail; reconciliations are complete and auditable

You must be an Australian Permanent Resident or Citizen to be eligible to apply.

If you are passionate about Accounting and eager to explore the intersection of accounting and technology, we encourage you to apply.