Accounts Assistant

AccountAbility; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Training and development

Career progression

Hybrid work (1 day remote)

Modern offices in Alexandria

Job summary

AccountAbility in Sydney offers an entry-level Accounts Assistant role with comprehensive training to launch your accounting career. You will work under a Finance Manager and a dedicated mentor, gaining hands-on experience across AP, AR, payroll, and month-end processes.

This position suits accounting grads or junior accountants who want to develop in a supportive team, with flexible work from home one day per week and clear pathways to advancement in Australian and NZ operations.

Qualifications

• Accounting knowledge through studies or practical experience
• Understanding of debits, credits and reconciliations
• Qualifications in Accounting/Finance/Business Admin highly regarded
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently once trained
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Experience in AP/AR/Payroll or Administration advantageous
• Exposure to ERP/MYOB/Xero/SAP or similar tools

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and support Accounts Payable
• Generate customer invoices, allocate payments and assist AR
• Complete reconciliations and resolve account discrepancies
• Support payroll administration and payroll records
• Assist with reporting and finance administration activities
• Manage incoming calls, emails and general office administration
• Support onboarding, employee records and HR administration
• Provide general business support across finance, administration and operations

Skills

Accounting basics

Attention to detail

Organisation

Communication

Customer service

Multitasking

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Payroll

Administration

Education

Certificate, Diploma or Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration or related field

Tools

MYOB

Xero

SAP

ERP systems

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