Assistant Accountant

Programmed; Brisbane; Vor Ort; AUD 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

CBD location access

Career development opportunities

Public transport accessibility

Zusammenfassung

Programmed Maintenance Services – Brisbane QLD is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their team in Brisbane CBD. This is a permanent full-time opportunity offering chances to develop your accounting skills within a professional and supportive environment.

As an Assistant Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, and month-end processes. Candidates with accounting experience in a Japanese business environment, or those

Qualifikationen

• Degree qualification in Accounting, Commerce, Finance, or related discipline.
• CPA or CA qualification desirable but not essential.
• 3–5 years of experience in an accounting or assistant accountant position.
• Solid understanding of Australian accounting principles and financial reporting requirements.
• Strong Excel and stakeholder communication skills.
• ERP experience; Dynamics 365 Business Central advantageous.
• Japanese language capability advantageous but not essential.

Aufgaben

• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including payment processing and receipt allocation.
• Support cash flow management and banking activities.
• Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting close processes.
• Maintain accurate financial records and general ledger reconciliations.
• Prepare financial reports and supporting documentation for management review.
• Maintain fixed asset registers and related accounting records.
• Assist with external audit processes and auditor requests.
• Support tax compliance activities, including BAS, GST, FBT, and other statutory reporting requirements.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external service providers to resolve finance-related queries.
• Assist with accounting system enhancement and process improvement initiatives.
• Provide administrative and accounting support to the broader finance team as required.

Kenntnisse

Accounting proficiency

CPA/CA progress

3–5 years experience

Excel proficiency

ERP experience

Japanese language (adv)

Ausbildung

Bachelor degree in Accounting/Commerce/Finance

CPA/CA qualification desirable

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Jobbeschreibung

Programmed Maintenance Services – Brisbane QLD

PERSOL is one of the largest and fastest-growing HR service providers in the Asia Pacific region and affiliate of PERSOL HOLDINGS Co. Ltd (Japan).

Our client, a well-established Japanese organisation, is currently looking for an Assistant Accountant to join their team in Brisbane CBD. This is a permanent full-time opportunity offering the chance to develop your accounting skills within a professional and supportive environment. As an Assistant Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, and month-end processes. Candidates with accounting experience in a Japanese business environment, or those interested in working for a Japanese company, are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including payment processing and receipt allocation.
• Support cash flow management and banking activities.
• Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting close processes.
• Maintain accurate financial records and general ledger reconciliations.
• Prepare financial reports and supporting documentation for management review.
• Maintain fixed asset registers and related accounting records.
• Assist with external audit processes and act as a point of contact for auditor requests.
• Support tax compliance activities, including BAS, GST, FBT, and other statutory reporting requirements.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external service providers to resolve finance-related queries.
• Assist with accounting system enhancement and process improvement initiatives.
• Provide administrative and accounting support to the broader finance team as required.

Skills & Experience

• Degree qualification in Accounting, Commerce, Finance, or a related discipline.
• CPA or CA qualified, or working towards completion, is desirable but not essential.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in an accounting or assistant accountant position.
• Solid understanding of Australian accounting principles and financial reporting requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience using ERP systems is highly regarded.
• Exposure to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central will be advantageous.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Japanese language capability is advantageous but not essential.

• Permanent full-time opportunity with a stable and reputable international organisation.
• Supportive team environment with long-term career development opportunities.
• Exposure to a broad range of accounting and finance responsibilities.
• Opportunity to contribute to ongoing business and system improvement projects.
• Convenient CBD location with excellent public transport access.

Please note: Only candidates with unrestricted Australian working rights will be considered for this position.