Assistant Accountant

Norwest Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Salary up to $110,000 + Super

Office-based, 5 days per week

Job summary

Norwest Recruitment Pty Ltd. is seeking an Assistant Accountant for a hands-on role in a stable security sector business. Based in Wetherill Park, you will support financial accounting, payroll and transactional processing in a busy finance team.

You will own month-end activities, oversee AP/AR, prepare BAS and GST, and contribute to reporting. The role offers an office-based environment with structured training and clear opportunities to develop within the finance function.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar hands-on accounting position.
• Strong end-to-end payroll processing experience is essential.
• Experience overseeing or managing AP and AR functions.
• Sound understanding of month-end processes, reconciliations, GST and BAS.
• MYOB experience is highly regarded.
• Exposure to Employment Hero and SimPRO would be advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities.
• A proactive approach and willingness to support the wider finance team.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close processes, including general ledger reconciliations and reporting.
• Oversee transactional accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Process end-to-end payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Manage GST transactions and prepare and lodge BAS.
• Perform GL coding, expense processing and general ledger maintenance.
• Assist with financial reporting and ongoing accounting requirements.
• Provide cross-functional support across transactional accounting during periods of leave.

Job description

Location: Wetherill Park, Western Sydney
Salary: Up to $110,000 + Super | based on experience
Employment: Full-time, Permanent
Working Arrangement: Office-based, 5 days per week
Parking: Onsite parking available

Job Description

Assistant Accountant

Location: Wetherill Park, Western Sydney
Salary: Up to $110,000 + Super | based on experience
Employment: Full-time, Permanent
Working Arrangement: Office-based, 5 days per week
Parking: Onsite parking available

The Company

Join a stable and growing business operating within the security sector, providing specialist solutions to a range of government, private and commercial clients.

With a strong portfolio of large government contracts and established commercial relationships, the business continues to grow while maintaining an excellent company culture. This is an opportunity to join a supportive team where people enjoy working together and where you will have the opportunity to take ownership of a varied accounting position.

The Job

Reporting into the finance team, this Assistant Accountant position will have a broad range of responsibilities across financial accounting, transactional accounting and payroll.

You’ll take ownership of month‑end processes and reporting, payroll, while overseeing key transactional functions, including accounts payable and accounts receivable.

This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who enjoys variety, can manage competing priorities and is comfortable working across different areas of the finance function. Cross‑training will also be provided to ensure you can support transactional accounting functions when other team members are on leave.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage month‑end close processes, including general ledger reconciliations and reporting.
• Oversee transactional accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Process end-to-end payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Manage GST transactions and prepare and lodge BAS.
• Perform GL coding, expense processing and general ledger maintenance.
• Assist with financial reporting and ongoing accounting requirements.
• Provide cross-functional support across transactional accounting during periods of leave.

About You

• Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar hands‑on accounting position.
• Strong end‑to‑end payroll processing experience is essential.
• Experience overseeing or managing AP and AR functions.
• Sound understanding of month‑end processes, reconciliations, GST and BAS.
• MYOB experience is highly regarded.
• Exposure to Employment Hero and SimPRO would be advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities.
• A proactive approach and willingness to support the wider finance team.

Benefits

• Salary up to $110,000 + Super, depending on experience.
• Stable and growing business with established government and commercial contracts.
• Excellent company culture and supportive working environment.
• Broad role with exposure to financial accounting, transactional accounting and payroll.
• Opportunity to take ownership and develop within an established finance team.
• Onsite parking available.