Accounts Assistant

MPAU Finance; Sydney; On-site; AUD 38,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site work in Sydney

Potential for longer-term opportunity

Job summary

MPAU Finance in Sydney is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support daily finance operations, including transaction processing, accounts payable, and financial record management. This part-time role is based on-site and reports to the Financial Controller.

You will handle supplier invoices, payment processing, and accurate record-keeping to support reporting, reconciliations, and audits, within a small collaborative finance team.

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping, accounts payable, or finance support.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate record-keeping.
• Proactive, organised approach with ownership of tasks.
• Experience using Xero or cloud-based accounting systems.
• Strong communication skills in a small team.

Responsibilities

• Process and record financial transactions and allocate to accounts.
• Manage supplier invoices, payment preparation, and follow-up.
• Maintain records for reporting, reconciliations, and audits.
• Record income and receipts and support day-to-day accounting.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and suppliers.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounts payable

Attention to detail

Proactive organisation

Communication

Small team environment

Tools

Xero

Cloud-based accounting

Job description

Join a values-driven organisation as an Accounts Assistant, supporting day-to-day finance operations through transaction processing, accounts payable, and financial record management. Working closely with the Financial Controller, you'll play an important role in maintaining financial accuracy and supporting reporting, reconciliations, and audit requirements.

Our client is a purpose-led organisation committed to making a positive impact through its work both locally and internationally. With a collaborative and close-knit team environment, they are seeking an Accounts Assistant to support their finance function and help ensure financial processes are delivered with accuracy, integrity, and care.

Description

This part-time opportunity offers 22.5 hours per week across three days and is based fully on-site. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will provide essential support across accounts payable, transaction processing, and financial administration activities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing and recording financial transactions, ensuring accurate allocation to accounts and cost centres.
• Managing supplier invoices, payment preparation, and accounts payable follow-up.
• Maintaining accurate records to support financial reporting, reconciliations, and audit requirements.
• Assisting with the recording of income and receipts while supporting the finance team with day-to-day accounting activities.
• Liaising with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure smooth financial operations.

Profile

A successful Accounts Assistant should have:

• Previous experience in bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts administration, or a similar finance support role.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate records.
• A proactive, organised approach with the ability to take ownership of tasks.
• Experience using Xero, or exposure to cloud-based accounting systems.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a small team environment.

Job Offer

• Part-time position offering 22.5 hours per week across three days.
• Initial contract opportunity with potential to progress into a longer-term or permanent role.
• Opportunity to work closely with an experienced Financial Controller and broaden your accounting skill set.