Accounts Assistant

seek.com.au; Burwood; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable opportunity

Diverse finance role

Supportive team environment

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Seek.com.au is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Mandarin Speaking Accounts Assistant to join our growing team. The role blends day-to-day bookkeeping with supplier and customer liaison, supporting accurate financial records while coordinating overseas purchases and communications in Mandarin-speaking markets.

The position involves regular data entry, AP/AR processing, reconciliations, and month-end support within a dynamic finance team. Prior experience with Xero or MYOB is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Mandarin and English (written and spoken).
• Experience in bookkeeping, accounts administration or a similar finance role.

Responsibilities

• Daily data entry and bookkeeping.
• Accounts payable and accounts receivable processing.
• Bank reconciliations.
• Daily, weekly and monthly reporting to Executive teams.

Skills

Mandarin fluent

English fluent

Bookkeeping

Attention to detail

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Multi-tasking

Tools

Xero

MYOB

Job description

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Mandarin Speaking Accounts Assistant to join our growing team. This role combines day-to-day bookkeeping and accounts support with supplier and customer liaison responsibilities. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records while coordinating purchases and communications with overseas suppliers and international customers, particularly in Mandarin-speaking markets.

Daily data entry and bookkeeping

Accounts payable and accounts receivable processing

Bank reconciliations

Daily, weekly and Monthly reporting to Executive teams.

Supplier invoice processing and payment preparation

Credit card reconciliations and expense management

Assisting with month-end reporting and financial records

Maintaining accurate accounting and supplier records

Supporting the finance team with general administrative duties

Communicate with overseas suppliers and manufacturers in Mandarin and English

Arrange and manage orders for venue, hotel and operational supplies

Obtain quotations, negotiate pricing and coordinate deliveries

Follow up on shipments, inventory levels and outstanding orders

Assist customers and suppliers with enquiries and account matters

Liaise with freight providers and international logistics partners where required

Fluent Mandarin and English (written and spoken)

Previous experience in bookkeeping, accounts administration or a similar finance role

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

Experience using Xero, MYOB or similar accounting software

Experience dealing with overseas suppliers and import purchasing favorable.

Background in hospitality, hotels, retail or wholesale environments also favorable.

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Mandarin Speaking Accounts Assistant to join our growing team. This role combines day-to-day bookkeeping and accounts support with supplier and customer liaison responsibilities. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records while coordinating purchases and communications with overseas suppliers and international customers, particularly in Mandarin-speaking markets.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts & Bookkeeping

• Daily data entry and bookkeeping
• Accounts payable and accounts receivable processing
• Bank reconciliations
• Daily, weekly and Monthly reporting to Executive teams.
• Supplier invoice processing and payment preparation
• Credit card reconciliations and expense management
• Assisting with month-end reporting and financial records
• Maintaining accurate accounting and supplier records
• Supporting the finance team with general administrative duties

Supplier & Customer Coordination

• Communicate with overseas suppliers and manufacturers in Mandarin and English
• Arrange and manage orders for venue, hotel and operational supplies
• Obtain quotations, negotiate pricing and coordinate deliveries
• Follow up on shipments, inventory levels and outstanding orders
• Assist customers and suppliers with enquiries and account matters
• Liaise with freight providers and international logistics partners where required

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Fluent Mandarin and English (written and spoken)
• Previous experience in bookkeeping, accounts administration or a similar finance role
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

Desirable

• Experience using Xero, MYOB or similar accounting software
• Experience dealing with overseas suppliers and import purchasing favorable.
• Background in hospitality, hotels, retail or wholesale environments also favorable.

What We Offer

• Stable, long-term opportunity with a growing business
• Diverse role combining finance, purchasing and supplier management.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Career development opportunities