Assistant Accountant

Rohrig Pty Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual conference and awards night

Executive Health Solutions program

Rohrig Social Club

Onsite gyms

Upskill and career development

Job summary

Rohrig Pty Ltd in Brisbane's Newstead is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join the growing finance team. This early-career role offers hands-on involvement in financial reporting, reconciliations, cash flow monitoring, month-end processes, and group accounting across multiple locations.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years' experience in a Chartered Accounting environment, holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Commerce, and is progressing toward CA qualification.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years' experience within a Chartered Accounting environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or related discipline.
• Progress towards, or intention to commence, CA qualification.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high accuracy.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Exposure to accounting systems and timely reporting.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Reconciliation of bank accounts, petty cash, and company credit cards.
• Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations including fixed assets.
• Assist with monthly cash flow forecasts and monitoring.
• Process journals, invoices, and accounting transactions accurately.
• Support Payroll Tax, FBT, and BAS submissions for review.
• Assist month-end close activities and accruals/prepayments.
• Consolidation of group entities across locations.
• Contribute to monthly management accounts and board packs.
• Support continuous improvement of finance processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Commerce

CA qualification in progress or planned

Tools

Excel

Accounting systems

Job description

Our Company
Rohrig is a commercial construction company based across Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sydney, priding ourselves on creating lasting value for our clients. Over the last 35 years, we have nurtured an outstanding culture and a supportive team environment. Due to continuous growth, we now have an opportunity for an enthusiastic Assistant Accountant to join our team in Newstead, Brisbane.

Our People and Perks
We focus on attracting and retaining talented individuals while promoting a fantastic culture and perks that include an annual conference and awards night, access to our Executive Health Solutions program, Rohrig Social Club, onsite gyms, and opportunities to upskill and develop your career to its full potential.

Our Role
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join our growing Finance team. This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career accounting professional looking to further develop their technical skills, gain broad commercial exposure, and take the next step in their accounting career.

Ideal for candidates with 1-2 years' experience within a Chartered Accounting environment, this role offers hands-on involvement across financial reporting, reconciliations, taxation, month-end processes, and group accounting activities. You'll work closely with experienced finance professionals in a supportive environment that encourages learning, professional development, and career progression.

Key Responsibilities

Reconciliation of bank accounts, petty cash, and company credit cards.

Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations, including fixed assets and intercompany loan accounts.

Assist with the preparation and monitoring of monthly cash flow forecasts.

Process journals, invoices, and other accounting transactions accurately and efficiently.

Support the preparation of Payroll Tax, Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT), and BAS submissions for review by the Group Financial Controller and external tax advisors.

Assist with month-end close activities, including accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, and expense analysis.

Assist with the consolidation of group entities across multiple geographical locations.

Contribute to the preparation of monthly management accounts and board reporting packs.

Support continuous improvement initiatives within finance processes and reporting functions.

Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to ensure financial information is accurate, timely, and reliable.

About You
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a strong attention to detail, a proactive mindset, and a genuine desire to build a long-term career within accounting and finance.

You will ideally have:

A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline.

1-2 years' experience within a Chartered Accounting firm or similar accounting environment.

Progress towards, or an intention to commence, your CA qualification.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of accuracy.

Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Exposure to accounting systems.

Excellent communication and organisational skills.

The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

A positive attitude and a collaborative approach to teamwork.

If you're looking to accelerate your accounting career, develop your technical capabilities, and make a meaningful contribution within a high-performing finance team, we'd love to hear from you.

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