Assistant Accountant

u&u Recruitment Partners; Parramatta; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parramatta CBD location

Hybrid working: 4 days in office, 1 at

CPA studies support

Clear succession pathway

Job summary

u&u Recruitment Partners is seeking an Assistant Accountant in Parramatta to progress from transactional accounting to management accounting. You will own month-end, reporting and reconciliations, while forecasting cash flow and supporting the Finance Business Partner.

With 2-3 years' experience, you will bring strong Excel skills, attention to detail and a proactive, collaborative approach. A CPA pathway or progress toward it is encouraged, and Dynamics 365 experience is highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Progressed from transactional accounting into an Assistant Accountant role.
• 2-3 years’ experience at this level.
• Exposure to FBT, reconciliations and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support the month-end accounting process;
• Prepare monthly management and Board reporting;
• Support management accounting and financial analysis activities;
• Prepare and submit the annual FBT return;
• Assist with cash flow forecasting;
• Complete freight, storage and other account reconciliations;
• Support fixed asset depreciation requirements;
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of statutory payments;
• Prepare financial calculations, adjustments and supporting reports;
• Raise payment requisitions and coordinate appropriate authorisations;
• Partner with the Finance Business Partner on reporting requirements;
• Support Accounts Receivable during peak periods when required;
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.

Skills

Month-end accounting

Financial reporting

Cash flow forecasting

Excel for financial reporting

Attention to detail

Collaborative mindset

Education

Degree in Accounting, Commerce or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

About the Company

Join an established organisation operating within the food industry, supporting a broad network of businesses and commercial partners across Australia and New Zealand. With a long-standing presence in its market, the organisation offers a collaborative environment where employees can build broad commercial exposure and develop their careers.

This opportunity has become available following an internal move, creating an excellent opening for someone to join a social, supportive and collaborative finance team.

About the Role

Reporting to the Finance Business Partner, this is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Accountant with 2-3 years’ experience at this level who is ready to broaden their exposure into management accounting.

You will take ownership of month-end, management reporting, reconciliations, FBT, cash flow forecasting and broader accounting activities, while reporting to the Finance Business Partner and wider business.

There is a clear succession plan within the team. As you build your management accounting capability, you’ll have the opportunity to take on greater responsibility and progress towards a future position with direct reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support the month-end accounting process;
• Prepare monthly management and Board reporting;
• Support management accounting and financial analysis activities;
• Prepare and submit the annual FBT return;
• Assist with cash flow forecasting;
• Complete freight, storage and other account reconciliations;
• Support fixed asset depreciation requirements;
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of statutory payments;
• Prepare financial calculations, adjustments and supporting reports;
• Raise payment requisitions and coordinate appropriate authorisations;
• Partner with the Finance Business Partner on reporting requirements;
• Support Accounts Receivable during peak periods when required; and
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.

About You

You will already have progressed from transactional accounting into an Assistant Accountant role and have approximately 2-3 years’ experience at this level.

You’re now looking for broader management accounting exposure and a role that offers a clear next step in your career.

You will bring

• A degree qualification in Accounting, Commerce or a related discipline;
• Approximately 2-3 years’ experience as an Assistant Accountant;
• Previous transactional accounting experience;
• Strong month-end and general accounting knowledge;
• Exposure to FBT, reconciliations, reporting and cash flow forecasting;
• Confidence using Excel for financial reporting and analysis;
• A desire to commence CPA studies or already be part-qualified;
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines;
• A proactive, collaborative and commercially minded approach; and
• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or another cloud-based finance system will be highly regarded.

Benefits

• Parramatta CBD location;
• Hybrid working, four days in the office and one day from home;
• Broader management accounting exposure;
• Clear succession pathway towards future people leadership;
• Opportunity to commence or continue CPA studies;
• Direct exposure to the Finance Business Partner;
• Supportive, social and collaborative team culture; and
• Genuine career opportunity following an internal move.

If you’re an ambitious Assistant Accountant who has built a strong technical foundation and is ready for broader management accounting exposure, this is an opportunity to take a genuine step forward.

With career development, CPA support and a clear pathway towards future leadership, this role offers plenty of scope to grow.

At u&u Recruitment Partners, we value diversity,equityand inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability.

Should you require reasonable adjustments or have a preferred method of communication throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request via ***********@uandu.com or contact u&u on 02 8245 7*** to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement theappropriate adjustments.

Additionally, for a barrier-free and inclusive online experience, you can access u&u’s opportunities using accessibility software Recite Me at https://www.uandu.com/jobs.