Accounts Clerk - Sydney

Cater Care; Parramatta; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relish Discounts

Training and career development

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Uniform provided

Job summary

Cater Care is seeking an Accounts Clerk to support our Parramatta Head Office Finance team. You will gain hands-on experience across key accounting functions, including AP/AR processing, reconciliations and month-end activity.

The role focuses on accuracy, attention to detail and teamwork within a supportive, professional environment. Prior local accounting exposure is valued, with opportunities for training and development.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience with accounts payable/receivable is preferred.
• A proactive, detail-oriented mindset with strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Complete bank reconciliations.
• Process month-end journals and support month-end close.
• Perform account reconciliations.
• Assist with general administration duties.
• Utilise Google Workspace to support financial processing, analysis and reporting.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Bank reconciliations

Month-end close

Data entry accuracy

Google Workspace

MS Excel

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Google Workspace

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

Start building your finance career with a proudly Australian-owned business.

Accounts Clerk

Are you studying Accounting or Finance and looking for an opportunity to put your knowledge into practice? Or are you at the beginning of your finance career and ready to develop your skills in a supportive, professional environment?

Cater Care is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Clerk to join our Finance team at our Parramatta Head Office. This is an opportunity to gain hands‑on experience across key accounting functions, contribute to the smooth running of our finance operations and build a strong foundation for your future career.

Proudly 100% Australian owned and operated, Cater Care has been delivering catering and facilities services across Australia since 1999. We create a home away from home for thousands of people every day, with a focus on care, pride and community.

When you join Cater Care, you become part of a business that values its people and is committed to helping them learn, grow and succeed.

Job Description

What you can look forward to:

• The opportunity to develop practical accounting and finance skills in a professional environment.
• A talented and friendly team where collaboration matters.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Access to Relish employee benefits and discounts.
• Uniform provided, with ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Confidential support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

About the role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will work in a fast‑paced environment where attention to detail, accountability and a willingness to learn are essential.

You will support a range of day‑to‑day accounting activities and contribute to accurate financial records and timely month‑end processes. This is a great opportunity to build your experience, strengthen your technical skills and make a tangible contribution to the wider business.

Desired Skills and Experience

Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Completing bank reconciliations.
• Processing month‑end journals and supporting month‑end close.
• Performing account reconciliations.
• Assisting with general administration duties.
• Using Google workspace to support financial processing, analysis and reporting. AI-assisted automation and process improvement

What you will bring

We are looking for someone who is organised, curious and eager to develop their accounting skills. You will take pride in getting the details right, managing competing priorities and working collaboratively with others.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• A tertiary qualification in Accounting or Finance
• Intermediate to advanced MS suites and Google workspace, including familiarity with tables and data analysis. An aptitude for AI-assisted automation is highly regarded.
• Strong teamwork and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Commercial acumen with good analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• A proactive attitude, with a genuine willingness to learn and take ownership of your work.

Previous experience in a similar role of up to 12 months will be advantageous. We welcome applications from candidates who are ready to learn and take the next step in their finance journey.

Grow your future with Cater Care

At Cater Care, we believe in developing our people and creating opportunities for them to progress. Our training and development programs are designed to help team members build their skills, expand their knowledge and pursue future career opportunities.

As part of our employee benefits offering, you can also enjoy:

• Relish Discounts across 650 retails — access to employee discounts and rewards across a range of retailers.
• Training and development — opportunities to build your professional skills and support your career growth.
• Employee Assistance Program — confidential support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and eligible family members, at no cost.

If you are detail‑oriented, keen to learn and looking for an opportunity to grow your accounting experience, we would love to hear from you.

Cater Care values workplace diversity and recognises that our differences strengthen our business. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to consider a career with us.