Assistant Accountant

PERSOL; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time opportunity

Supportive team environment

Broad accounting responsibilities

CBD location with transport access

Job summary

PERSOL is partnering with a well-established Japanese organisation to recruit an Assistant Accountant for their Brisbane CBD team. This permanent full-time role focuses on supporting day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, and month-end processes within a professional and supportive environment.

Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years of accounting experience, familiarity with ERP systems, Excel proficiency, and an interest in working for a Japanese company.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Accounting, Commerce, Finance, or a related discipline.
• CPA or CA qualification 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.

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

Attention to detail

Communication

Stakeholder management

Excel

ERP systems

Dynamics 365

Japanese language

Accounting

Education

Bachelor in Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

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.

Brisbane CBD | Full-Time | Permanent | Assistant Accountant

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.

Benefits

• 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.