Accountant

Ambition Recruitment; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Ambition Recruitment is partnering with a not-for-profit in Sydney CBD for a 6-month contract in their finance team. The role offers hybrid work with 2 days WFH after training and a pathway to extension or permanent placement.

The incumbents will handle fixed assets, lease accounting, reconciliations, and month-end processes in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate has solid accounting experience, strong ERP and Excel skills, and a proactive, detail‑oriented approach to support

Qualifications

• Experience in an Accountant or Assistant Accountant role.
• Strong experience managing fixed assets.
• Experience with lease accounting.
• Proven experience performing bank reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the fixed asset register, including asset additions, disposals and depreciation calculations.
• Support lease accounting processes and related reporting requirements.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare month-end journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Assist with year-end reporting, audit preparation and financial statement support.
• General ledger maintenance and reconciliation activities.
• Investigate and resolve account discrepancies.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and finance reporting requirements.
• Respond to internal stakeholder queries and provide finance support.
• Assist with process improvements and system enhancements.

Skills

Reconciliation

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Autonomy

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Salary: $85,000 - $90,000 + super | Sydney CBD location - close to public transport

Hybrid working arrangement (2 days WFH after training)

6-month contract opportunity with a strong view to extend or convert to a permanent position

Join a well-established and highly respected not-for-profit organisation based in Sydney CBD, in their collaborative finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accounting professional looking to broaden their experience in a purpose-driven environment while contributing to meaningful work.

What's on Offer?

• 6-month contract opportunity with a strong view to extend or convert to a permanent position
• Sydney CBD location close to public transport
• Hybrid working arrangement (2 days WFH after training)
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Career development and ongoing learning opportunities
• Opportunity to work for an organisation with a strong community impact

Access to salary packaging benefits allowing you to maximise your take-home pay

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the fixed asset register, including asset additions, disposals and depreciation calculations
• Support lease accounting processes and related reporting requirements
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and bank reconciliations
• Prepare month-end journals, accruals and prepayments
• Assist with year-end reporting, audit preparation and financial statement support
• General ledger maintenance and reconciliation activities
• Investigate and resolve account discrepancies
• Support budgeting, forecasting and finance reporting requirements
• Respond to internal stakeholder queries and provide finance support
• Assist with process improvements and system enhancements

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in an Accountant or Assistant Accountant role
• Strong experience managing fixed assets
• Experience with lease accounting
• Proven experience performing bank reconciliations

Experience working with large ERP systems

• Strong reconciliation and analytical skills
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• High attention to detail with the ability to work autonomously
• A proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to quickly adapt and hit the ground running