Assistant Accountant

MIRAIT Technologies Australia; Central Coast Council; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support for CA/CPA

Mentoring from Financial Accountant &

Job summary

Mirait Technologies Australia is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join the Finance team in Tuggerah. You will own the accounts payable function and support the broader accounting cycle, with exposure to AR, cashbook, month-end reporting and financial analysis.

The role suits an early-career finance professional with practical experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable or transactional finance, aiming to develop financial accounting skills while working alongside experienced

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Accounting, Finance or Commerce.
• Experience in accounts payable or a similar finance role.
• Understanding of bookkeeping principles and general ledger coding.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Organised, proactive and able to work independently.
• Experience with MYOB Exo, a project-based business, or pursuing CA/CPA qualifications is valued.

Responsibilities

• Managing the accounts payable process from invoice entry through to payment.
• Preparing weekly and monthly payment runs.
• Reconciling supplier accounts and resolving queries.
• Maintaining cashbook entries and assisting with bank reconciliations.
• Supporting accounts receivable and month-end reporting activities.
• Maintaining financial records and contributing to process improvements.

Skills

Accounts payable experience

Excel (Intermediate)

Bookkeeping basics

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance/Commerce

Tools

MYOB Exo

Job description

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join our Finance team in Tuggerah. This newly expanded role offers genuine ownership of the accounts payable function, alongside exposure to the broader finance cycle. It would suit an early-career finance professional with practical experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable or transactional finance who is ready to develop their financial accounting skills. Working alongside experienced finance professionals, you’ll build experience across cashbook and banking, month-end reporting, reconciliations, fixed assets and financial analysis.

The Company

Mirait Technologies Australia is a leader in telecommunications and energy infrastructure construction and maintenance. We deliver quality outcomes for our customers and are looking for a motivated Assistant Accountant to join our Finance team in Tuggerah.

The Role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you’ll take ownership of the accounts payable function while supporting the Finance team across the broader accounting cycle.

• Managing the accounts payable process from invoice entry through to payment
• Preparing weekly and monthly payment runs
• Reconciling supplier accounts and resolving queries
• Maintaining cashbook entries and assisting with bank reconciliations
• Supporting accounts receivable and month-end reporting activities
• Maintaining financial records and contributing to process improvements

About you

• Degree qualified in Accounting, Finance or Commerce
• Experience in accounts payable or a similar finance role
• Understanding of bookkeeping principles and general ledger coding
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Organised, proactive and able to work independently
• Experience with MYOB Exo, a project-based business, or an interest in pursuing CA/CPA qualifications will be highly regarded

Why Mirait

• Study support and paid study leave for CA or CPA qualifications
• Direct mentoring from our Financial Accountant and Financial Controller
• Inclusive Paid Parental Leave Program: Supporting both carers
• Access to the company Employee Assistance Program,
• Genuine commitment to your ongoing professional development.

Diversity

At MIRAIT Technologies Australia, we're dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a safe, diverse, and inclusive workplace where every team member feels valued. Recognising that diversity enhances our collective strength, we believe in embracing individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, genders, and abilities, creating equal opportunities for all. Upholding a strict policy against any form of harassment, we prioritise nurturing a workplace where all feel safe to thrive.

If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact Brittany Hawthorne on 02 4329 9905 or email [e-mail]. All of your information will be treated as confidential in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988.

Mirait has zero tolerance for drug & alcohol use and any candidates will undergo pre-employment testing prior to offers being made.