Assistant Accountant

Are you currently working in a Public/Chartered Firm or SME and looking to move into a commercial accounting environment?
Do you want to work for a market-leading company that continues to grow?
Are you motivated to learn new skills and expand your accounting knowledge?
  
If the answer is “YES”, then apply online.

$80K-$85K + Super
  
Our client is an award-winning Electrical & Mechanical design and construction company delivering complex, high-quality projects across Australia. Known for innovation and execution, the business continues to grow, and with that comes the need for accurate reporting and strong financial structures across multiple entities.
  
This is more than a transactional Assistant Accountant role. You’ll gain exposure to a multi-entity group structure and work closely with the Chief Financial Controller and the broader leadership team. You’ll be involved in end-to-end accounting processes, not just end-of-month processes, making this an ideal role for someone ready to build knowledge across reporting, compliance, and commercial accounting.
  
What’s in it for you:

• Direct exposure to the senior leadership team (CFO level)
• Broad, hands-on role across multiple company entities and reporting systems
• Strong development pathway into a Senior Accountant position
• Supportive, collaborative finance team and company culture
• Stable, growing business with long-term career opportunities 

The role
  
As the Assistant Accountant, you’ll play a key role in supporting the finance function across multiple business entities. The role is focused on:

• Month-end close & reporting
• Intercompany accounting & reconciliations
• Statutory compliance & audit support
• General ledger integrity across multiple systems

Working with an experienced transactional accounting team, you will:

• Support and execute the month-end close across multiple entities
• Prepare and post journals (accruals, prepayments, adjustments)
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances
• Assist with monthly management reports, including commentary and insights
• Support the consolidation of group accounts and maintain the integrity of the general ledger across multiple business entities
• Manage and reconcile intercompany transactions across multiple entities - processing intercompany charges, cost allocations, and recharges
• Ensure all accounting functions comply with Australian Accounting Standards (AASB)
• Support year-end financial reporting and external audit processes
• Perform bank reconciliations across multiple accounts
• Support cash flow monitoring and reporting, and assist with revenue recognition in line with AASB
• Provide support across AP/AR functions when required
• Assist in documenting finance procedures, controls, workflows, and identifying process improvements across finance operations 

Skills & Experience

• Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
• 2+ years’ experience as an Accountant or Assistant Accountant working for a Public/Chartered Firm or electrical contracting/commercial building and construction company
• Experience in a multi-entity environment (strongly preferred)
• Proven experience with Intercompany transactions & reconciliations, month-end processes & reporting and Balance sheet reconciliations
• Knowledge of Australian statutory requirements (BAS, GST, compliance)
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Experience with Xero, Simpro, COINS (by Aspect) or similar Accounting/ERP systems 

Personal Attributes

• High attention to detail and strong accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple entities, deadlines, and priorities
• Proactive, hands-on and solutions-focused mindset
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with multiple stakeholders
• Desire to learn, grow, and take ownership (CFO will assign new tasks as you develop in the role)

  
If you're looking for a role where you’ll gain real exposure, responsibility, and career progression in a growing business, this is the opportunity for you. Apply online or contact our recruitment team on 1300 880 458 for a private conversation.