Assistant Accountant

Place co; Brisbane; Remote; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted gym membership

Supportive team culture

Ongoing coaching and development

Exposure to finance leaders

Process improvement initiatives

Strategic head office location

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Place invites an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join our Finance team at Place Head Office in Brisbane. You will support multiple business units, report to Finance Business Partners and CFO, and contribute to management reporting, cash flow, and financial analysis.

This role suits an accounting professional with 3+ years of experience seeking to deepen technical skills and exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and process improvement within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in an Assistant Accountant, Accounts Officer or similar role.
• Experience with bank reconciliations, AP/AR and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Intermediate Excel skills; familiarity with Xero or MYOB or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Daily bank reconciliations across multiple entities.
• Monthly sales reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with preparation of 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.

Skills

Bank reconciliations

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Balance sheet reconciliations

Excel

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Proactive learning

Education

Accounting qualifications (completed or in progress)

Tools

Xero

MYOB

Job description

Build your accounting career with one of Queensland's leading real estate brands.

06th November, 2026

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 their 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

06th November, 2026

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 their 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.

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.

• 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.

If you're looking to take the next step in your accounting career within a business that values development, collaboration and innovation, we'd love to hear from you!