Accounts Assistant

RPC Technologies Pty Ltd; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary reviews

Paid study leave

Professional membership reimbursement

Novated lease options

Employee referral program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Culture events

Onsite parking

Job summary

RPC Technologies Pty Ltd, a leader in advanced composite engineering, seeks an Assistant Accountant to join our Newcastle (Broadmeadow) or Sydney (Seven Hills) office on a full-time permanent basis. You will support day-to-day finance operations and contribute to financial reporting, reconciliations and compliance.

Ideal candidates have at least two years in accounting or finance, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' relevant accounting or finance experience.
• Relevant experience in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and supplier setup, reimbursements, petty cash and payments.
• Assist month-end processes including accruals and prepayments journals.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and assist with asset audits.
• Support general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Process foreign currency payments and inter-company transactions.
• Support GST, BAS and FBT processes.
• Assist accounts receivable activities including sales orders and debtor collections.
• Support daily cash and banking processes and cashflow updates.
• Provide support on finance projects and ad hoc analysis.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Independent work

Prioritisation

Communication

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Excel

ERP software

Job description

The RPC Group of Companies is a recognised leader in advanced composite engineering and manufacturing. For 50 years, RPC has delivered innovative, high-quality solutions across Australia and internationally. With over $3 billion in projects completed since 1975, we are proud to support industries including transport, water, mining, infrastructure, defence, and asset services.

We continue to drive engineering excellence, create skilled local employment, and bolster Australia's competitiveness in manufacturing, while expanding our presence in South-East Asia and India, to provide advanced engineered solutions and industry leadership.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an Assistant Accountant to join our team in a full-time, permanent role based at either our Newcastle (Broadmeadow) or Sydney (Seven Hills) office. The role will support the day-to-day finance operations of the business, contributing to financial reporting, reconciliations, transaction processing and compliance activities. Working closely with our wider Finance team and operational stakeholders, the role will help ensure accurate financial information and support informed business decisions. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional to broaden their accounting experience within a diverse and growing organisation.

The Key Responsibilities:

• Accounts Payable process through ensuring accurate invoice processing, employee reimbursements, petty cash management, timely payment runs and supplier set up
• Assist with month-end processes including processing accruals and prepayment journals
• Maintain the fixed asset register maintenance and assist with asset audits
• Support the preparation of general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations
• Process foreign currency payments and manage inter-company transactions
• Support the FBT, GST and BAS process for the Financial Accountant
• Support accounts receivable activities including sales orders, receipting and debtor collections
• Support the daily cash and banking process, including updating daily cashflow
• Provide support on finance projects, reporting and ad hoc analysis as required

Ideal Candidate:

• Relevant experience in Accounting, Finance or related discipline, or currently working towards
• Minimum 2 years' relevant accounting or finance experience
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills
• Excellent attention to detail while maintaining accuracy and timeliness
• Proactive, self-motivated and able to work independently
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team environment

The Benefits to YOU:

At RPC, our vision is to be the preferred choice for innovative engineered solutions where safety, quality, and reliability matter. We believe this is achieved through our people and a strong 'OneRPC Team' culture grounded in our core values: Teamwork, Accountability, Performance, Integrity, and Respect

• Annual salary reviews
• Paid study leave
• Professional membership reimbursement
• Novated lease options
• Employee referral program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Culture events such as monthly birthday celebrations
• Onsite parking

Important to Note:

RPC promotes diversity and equal opportunity in employment and is committed to a more diverse workforce

As part of our recruitment process, RPC will conduct the following workplace checks and clearances; work eligibility, pre-employment medicals, and police clearance

Only shortlisted candidates who meet the above criteria will be contacted

To learn more about us, please view our website at: www.rpctechnologies.com.au or connect with us on LinkedIn via https://www.linkedin.com/company/rpc-technologies-pty-ltd/

RPC promotes diversity and equal opportunity in employment and is committed to a more diverse workforce

As part of our recruitment process, RPC will conduct the following workplace checks and clearances; work eligibility, pre-employment medicals, and police clearance

Only shortlisted candidates who meet the above criteria will be contacted

To learn more about us, please view our website at: www.rpctechnologies.com.au or connect with us on LinkedIn via https://www.linkedin.com/company/rpc-technologies-pty-ltd/