Assistant Accountant

Place Estate Agents; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted gym membership? Wait, this?

Job summary

Place is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Accountant to join the Finance team at Place Head Office in Brisbane. You will support multiple business units with bank reconciliations, management reporting and budgeting while developing technical skills.

You will work with a collaborative team and gain exposure to senior leaders and decision-making processes, contributing to continuous improvement across the Finance function.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in an Assistant Accountant, Accounts Officer or similar role.
• Experience with bank reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Excellent MS Excel skills and high accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Daily bank reconciliations across multiple entities.
• Monthly sales reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with management accounts and cash flow reporting.
• Support month‑end processes, including reporting and variance analysis.
• Review and reconcile aged debtors; assist with accounts receivable.
• Assist with IAS preparation and statutory reporting requirements.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Build relationships with Directors and Office Managers.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and increase efficiency in Finance.

Skills

Bank reconciliations

Excel proficiency

Stakeholder management

Proactive learning

Attention to detail

Education

Accounting qualifications in progress or completed

Tools

Xero

MYOB

Job description

Due to continued growth across the Place Group, we are seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join our Finance team at Place Head Office.

Reporting to our Finance Business Partners and CFO, you will play a key role in supporting the financial operations of multiple business units across the organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional with 3+ years of experience who is looking to further develop your technical skills while gaining exposure to management reporting, business decision making and financial analysis.

You will join a collaborative, innovative and highly experienced team that is passionate about continuous improvement and committed to supporting each other's success.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily bank reconciliations across multiple business entities
• Monthly sales reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations
• Assisting with the preparation of management accounts and cash flow reporting
• Supporting month-end processes, including reporting and variance analysis
• Reviewing and reconciling aged debtors and assisting with accounts receivable functions
• Assisting with IAS preparation and statutory reporting requirements
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting activities
• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including Directors and Office Managers
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and increase efficiency across the Finance function
• Providing support across the wider Finance team as required

About You

• 3+ years' experience in an Assistant Accountant, Accounts Officer or similar accounting role
• Exposure to bank reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable and balance sheet reconciliations
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience using Xero, MYOB or similar accounting software
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Accounting qualifications completed or currently in progress will be highly regarded

Most importantly, you will be a team player who enjoys working collaboratively, embraces change, and is eager to continue developing your career.

Why Join Place?

At Place, we are committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive professionally and personally.

We offer:

• Access to a discounted Total Fusion gym membership
• A supportive and social team culture
• Ongoing coaching, mentoring and professional development
• Exposure to experienced finance leaders and business partners
• Opportunities to contribute to process improvement initiatives
• Beautiful James Street head office location
• A business that genuinely invests in the growth and success of its people

About Place

Place is one of Queensland's most awarded real estate businesses, employing more than 600 professionals across South East Queensland. Built on energy, innovation and a commitment to excellence, we continue to challenge traditional thinking and deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients, people and communities.