Accounts Assistant

Ambition Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from Finance Manager

Career progression opportunities

Modern Alexandria offices

Hybrid: 1 day work from home

Job summary

Ambition Recruitment in Sydney is seeking an enthusiastic Accounts Assistant for an entry-level role. You will receive hands-on training and work closely with a Finance Manager to develop skills across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll and administrative tasks.

This role is ideal for accounting graduates or juniors who want a long-term career in finance. The position is office-based with one day per week from home and offers strong development opportunities within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Accounting knowledge through studies or practical experience
• Understanding of debits, credits and reconciliations
• Certificate, Diploma or Degree qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field highly regarded
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently once trained
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll or Administration will be highly regarded
• Exposure to ERP systems, MYOB, Xero, SAP or similar would be advantageous

Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices and supporting the Accounts Payable function
• Generating customer invoices, allocating payments and assisting with Accounts Receivable activities
• Completing reconciliations and resolving account discrepancies
• Supporting payroll administration and maintaining payroll records
• Assisting with reporting and finance administration activities
• Managing incoming calls, emails and general office administration
• Supporting onboarding, employee records and HR administration processes
• Providing general business support across finance, administration and operations

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication and customer

Education

Accounting qualifications

Tools

ERP systems

MYOB

Xero

SAP

Job description

Fantastic entry-level accounting opportunity with full training provided to progress your career!

1-1 Mentorship, increase experience across AP, AR, Month end and exposure to Payroll

For Accounting Grads or Junior Accountants who are ready to build their accounting career with a business that invests in your development - Excellent for an aspiring accounting professional!

THE CLIENT

Our client is a well-established organisation looking for a motivated and career-focused Accounts Assistant to join their supportive team. This role is ideal for someone with accounting studies or early practical experience who is eager to learn, develop their skills, and build a long-term career in finance. The business places a strong focus on attitude, reliability, and potential, offering hands‑on training and exposure to multiple business functions.

BENEFITS

• Excellent entry-level accounting opportunity with genuine career progression

Work closely with an experienced Finance Manager and mentor

Broad exposure across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll and Administration

Opportunity to develop experience across Australian and New Zealand operations

• Training and development provided to help accelerate your career

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Modern offices located in Alexandria

• Primarily office‑based role with flexibility to work from home 1 day per week

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will gain exposure across a broad range of accounting and administrative responsibilities including:

Processing supplier invoices and supporting the Accounts Payable function

Generating customer invoices, allocating payments and assisting with Accounts Receivable activities

Completing reconciliations and resolving account discrepancies

Supporting payroll administration and maintaining payroll records

Assisting with reporting and finance administration activities

Managing incoming calls, emails and general office administration

Supporting onboarding, employee records and HR administration processes

• Providing general business support across finance, administration and operations

THE PERSON

• Accounting knowledge through studies or practical experience
• Understanding of debits, credits and reconciliations

Certificate, Diploma or Degree qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field highly regarded

Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop

Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently once trained

Strong communication and customer service skills

Experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll or Administration will be highly regarded

Exposure to ERP systems, MYOB, Xero, SAP or similar would be advantageous

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(AccountAbility has been specialising in accounting, payroll and finance recruitment across the Sydney market for 20+ years. If this particular role isn't quite right, please reach out to Gina Morley for a confidential discussion about other opportunities.)