Assistant Accountant

Lawson Elliott Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawson Elliott Recruitment is seeking an Assistant Accountant for a growing finance team in Sydney. The role covers AP, bank reconciliations, payroll support and month-end processes across several entities.

The ideal candidate has 3–4 years in accounting, is degree qualified, and is either studying or planning to study toward CPA or CA. The position offers training and development within a dynamic retail/entertainment group.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years’ experience in accounts or assistant accountant role.
• Degree qualified and pursuing CPA or CA could be in progress.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts payable: invoice coding, supplier setup and payment runs.
• Bank reconciliations across multiple entities and follow up variances.
• Reconcile supplier statements monthly and resolve vendor queries.
• Manage staff card program and reimbursements per policy.
• Support payroll by checking timesheets and maintaining employee records.
• Assist with rollout of a new payroll platform, including data checks.
• Prepare journals, work papers and schedules for month-end/year-end close.
• Assist with annual budget, management reporting and process improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

This award-winning business is one of Australia’s standout premium brands in the retail and entertainment sector, known for beautifully designed venues and memorable experiences. With more venues on the way, the business is in a big growth phase. It’s also recognised as a great place to work, with multiple national employer awards and a strong reputation for investing in training and development.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Accountant to join this growing energetic finance team, reporting directly to the Finance Manager. It’s a hands-on role with real variety and mentoring to help you grow as the business expands. Your responsibilities will include:

Oversee accounts payable, including invoice coding, supplier set-up and preparing payment runs for approval

Complete bank reconciliations across multiple entities and follow up any variances promptly

Reconcile supplier statements monthly and resolve vendor queries

Manage the staff card program and reimbursements in line with company policy

Support payroll by checking timesheets, maintaining employee records and assisting with reconciliations

Contribute to the rollout of a new payroll platform, including data checks and parallel pay runs

Prepare journals, work papers and schedules to support month-end and year-end close

Assist with the annual budget, management reporting and finance process improvements

To be considered for this role, you will have 3-4 years’ experience in an accounts or assistant accountant role. You’ll be degree qualified and either studying, or planning to study, towards your CPA or CA. You’re accurate, organised and comfortable working across multiple entities and deadlines, and you’re keen to learn and grow within a business.