Accounts Assistant

Lawson Elliott Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawson Elliott Recruitment has a well-established client in the Australian consumer services sector seeking an Accounts Assistant on an immediate-start contract basis. Based at the Yennora office, you'll support the finance team with day-to-day processes to help maintain accurate cash flow and supplier relationships.

You'll bring 3-4 years' experience in a similar-sized organisation, with beginner to intermediate Excel skills and a keen eye for detail.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years' experience in a similar-sized organisation.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile daily banking activity and produce reports.
• Oversee cash deposits and banking processes.
• Handle customer refund requests with accuracy and care.
• Cross-check supplier invoices against orders and delivery paperwork.
• Run supplier payment cycle end-to-end, including documentation and vendor liaison.
• Reconcile credit card and banking transactions at month end.
• Reconcile supplier statements at month-end close.
• Take on ad-hoc finance tasks as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Accuracy

Tools

Excel

Job description

This well-established Australian consumer services organisation has built a strong reputation over decades in the market. With a steady, dependable finance function, this is a business that relies on accuracy and consistency to keep operations running smoothly.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Assistant to join the finance team on an immediate-start contract basis. Reporting to the Finance Manager and based at the Yennora office, you'll play a genuinely important role — your accuracy and attention to detail directly keep the business's cash flow, supplier relationships, and reporting on track.

Key responsibilities include:

• Reconciling daily banking activity and producing accompanying reports
• Overseeing cash deposits and related banking processes
• Handling customer refund requests with accuracy and care
• Cross-checking supplier invoices against orders and delivery paperwork (3-way matching)
• Running the supplier payment cycle end-to-end, including documentation and vendor liaison
• Reconciling credit card and banking transactions at month end
• Reconciling supplier statements as part of the month-end close
• Picking up ad hoc finance tasks and general support as needed

To be considered for this role you will have at least 3-4 years' experience in a similar-sized organisation, ideally within a fast-paced finance function. You'll have beginner to intermediate Excel skills and strong attention to detail. This is a role where accuracy matters — you'll be trusted to manage supplier relationships, keep cash flow reporting on point, and make sure the numbers are right every time. It suits someone who takes real ownership of their work and enjoys being the person others rely on to get it right.