Accountant

Randstad Australia; Blacktown; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Work from home

Job summary

Randstad Australia is seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant/Accountant (Accounts Receivable focus) for a 3-month temporary assignment in their Western Sydney office. Onsite parking is provided and there is 1 day work from home once you are up to speed and able to work independently.

Responsibilities include debtors collections, posting receipts, intercompany allocations, month-end duties, and assisting with payroll-related tasks.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance or equivalent qualification.
• Proven experience in Accounts Receivable.
• ERP experience with Navision or SAP.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Debtors collections: proactively following up on outstanding accounts.
• Debtors posting and payment reviews: posting receipts and reconciling debtor accounts.
• Intercompany allocations and reporting: prepare intercompany charges and journal entries.
• Month-end duties and consolidated reporting on a monthly/quarterly basis.
• Perform accruals and sales rebates as part of month-end close.
• Assist with payroll-related tasks and payroll vendor implementation project.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s in Accounting & Finance

Tools

Navision

SAP

Job description

Your New Company/Role:
As a well established organisation, my client is looking for an experienced Assistant Accountant/Accountant (Accounts Receivable focus) to join their team for a 3 months temporary position and subject to extension. If the candidate has experience with some Payroll tasks - that will be an added bonus. The role is to be based in their Western Sydney office. Onsite parking is provided alongside 1 day work from home - once up to speed and able to work independently.

About the Opportunity / Responsibilities:

• Debtors Collections: Proactively managing and following up on outstanding accounts to ensure optimal cash flow.
• Debtors Posting & Payment Reviews: Accurately posting receipts and reviewing debtor accounts.
• Intercompany Allocations & Reporting: Preparing and reporting on intercompany charges and journal entries.
• Month end duties
• Performing integrated group reporting on a monthly and quarterly basis
• Performing accruals and sales rebates
• Payroll has been outsourced so mainly managing payroll for employee adjustments, and checking off - this can be taught
• Support new payroll vendor implementation project alongside with HR
• Assist with managing payroll tax, payroll reports, GL reconciliations, and month-end processes - this can be taught
• Month end duties - accruals, sales rebates, inventory and reporting
• Other ad hoc duties as required

Ideal Profile

• Diploma or Bachelors in Accounting & Finance/equivalent qualification or relevant work experience
• Proven experience in a similar role - specifically handling Accounts Receivable function
• Payroll experience will a bonus
• Experience with large ERP systems like Navision, SAP or others
• Excellent communication skills with a confident approach to collections and internal stakeholder management

Benefits

• 3 months temporary role - subject to extension
• Potentially 9th of November 2026 start if possible
• $40 - $55 per hour + Super (based on experience, can go slightly higher)
• Western Sydney location
• Onsite parking provided
• 1 day work from home - once up to speed and able to work independently
• Great team culture and supporting manager

Experience

3 years