Accounts Assistant (12-Month Maternity Leave Contract)

McDermott Aviation; Cooroy; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott Aviation, headquartered in Cooroy, Australia, seeks an organised Accounts Assistant for a 12-month maternity leave contract. You will process invoices, manage payments in multiple currencies, and support the finance team on a busy, dynamic workload.

Ideal candidates have Accounts Payable experience, strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP), and a solid grasp of accounting processes. You'll handle confidential information with discretion and collaborate across departments.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts or finance support roles, with Accounts Payable preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
• Solid Excel skills including pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
• Understanding of accounting processes and reconciliations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a team-oriented mindset.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Business Central is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Processing invoices and payments in multiple currencies.
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and obtaining proper authorisations.
• Uploading payments and issuing remittance advices.
• Reconciling credit card receipts.
• Assisting with general ad hoc finance tasks as required.
• Supporting Accounts Officers and wider finance team with administrative and reporting tasks.

Skills

Accounts payable

Attention to detail

Excel (pivot tables)

VLOOKUP

Accounting processes

Communication skills

Discretion

Problem solving

Team player

ERP systems

Business Central

Tools

Business Central

ERP systems

Job description

Accounts Assistant (12-Month Maternity Leave Contract)

McDermott Aviation, headquartered in Cooroy, is Australia’s largest privately-owned helicopter company. With over 40 years of experience in aerial firefighting, heavy lifting, and remote operations, we provide essential helicopter services across Australia and internationally. Our fleet includes more than 50 aircraft, and we are proud to support a team of highly skilled pilots, engineers, and support staff.

The Role

We are seeking an organised and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our Finance team on a full-time 12-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave. This is an excellent role for someone who enjoys variety, works well under pressure, and wants to be part of a supportive and growing business. While this position is being offered as a maternity leave contract, there may be an opportunity for the role to be extended or transition into a longer-term position depending on business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing invoices and payments in multiple currencies
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and ensuring correct authorisations
• Uploading payments and issuing remittance advices
• Reconciling credit card receipts
• Assisting with general ad hoc finance tasks as required
• Supporting the Accounts Officers and wider finance team with administrative and reporting tasks

About You

You are proactive, detail-oriented, and thrive in a busy environment. You take pride in accuracy and efficiency, and you’re able to manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines. You’ll also bring:

• Previous experience in accounts or finance support roles (Accounts Payable experience highly regarded)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Solid Microsoft Excel skills (including pivot tables, VLOOKUP)
• Understanding of accounting processes and reconciliations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think on your feet
• Team-oriented mindset and willingness to help across different areas
• Experience with Business Central or other ERP systems (advantageous but not essential)

Due to the high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.