Assistant Accountant

MTC FutureReady; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Meal and entertainment benefits

novated leasing options

Retail and lifestyle discounts

ME Days

Career growth and training

Recognition and Rewards

Employee Assistance Program

Free flu vaccinations

Flexible working arrangements

Paid Parental leave

Job summary

MTC FutureReady is seeking an Assistant Accountant for an immediate start on a fixed-term contract ending 30th June 2027. You will support financial and transactional accounting across the group, processing and reconciling banking transactions and assisting with AR/AP functions.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will contribute to data integrity, compliance and continuous improvement while ensuring timely financial reporting and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline, or equivalent commercial experience, with CPA/CA studies commenced or intended.
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles, GST, FBT, statutory reporting, compliance requirements and transactional finance processes.
• Experience with ERP systems; TechnologyOne is advantageous; intermediate Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete month-end processing and Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Own end-to-end Accounts Receivable processes: invoicing, payment receipting, bank reconciliations, debtor management and cashflow processing.
• Ensure invoices are accurately prepared, authorised, coded and entered into systems.
• Reconcile major debtor accounts, follow-up actions and prepare debtor and other financial reports.
• Review and process employee expense claims in line with policies and tax requirements.
• Prepare gross profit and margin reporting; analyse revenue, direct costs, client margins and performance.
• Support continuous improvement of financial systems, processes and policies across finance activities.

Skills

ERP systems experience

Advanced Excel

Analytical problem solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Accounting/Finance degree or related discipline

CPA/CA studies started or intended

Tools

TechnologyOne

Job description

MTC FutureReady is an independent social enterprise that is here to help people take practical steps towards real progress. Our focus is to empower people from all backgrounds to improve their skills and their employment prospects.

Our targeted training programs, meaningful employment services and unbeatable support are all designed to bring about fresh possibilities and drive life-changing transformation.Every year we support more than 20,000 people with new skills, confidence and opportunities across New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria and the ACT.

About the Role

We are seeking an Assistant Accountant for an immediate start on a fixed-term contract concluding on 30th June 2027. The role will support the efficient delivery of financial and transactional accounting services across MTC Group, including accurately processing, allocating and reconciling banking transactions and assisting with Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions. Working closely with the wider Finance team, you will contribute to maintaining data integrity, compliance, process excellence and the continuity of essential financial services.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, key responsibilities of this role will include:

• Complete month-end processing and Balance Sheet reconciliations, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Own the end-to-end Accounts Receivable processes, including invoicing, payment receipting, bank reconciliations, debtor management and cashflow processing.
• Ensure invoices are accurately prepared, appropriately authorised, coded and entered into the relevant systems.
• Reconcile major debtor accounts, follow up required actions and prepare debtor and other financial reports in line with accounting and audit requirements.
• Review and process employee expense claims, ensuring compliance with organisational policies and applicable tax requirements.
• Prepare gross profit and margin reporting for MTC Recruitment Limited, supporting analysis of revenue, direct costs, client margins and commercial performance.
• Support the continuous improvement of financial systems, processes and policies, while providing coverage across other finance activities, for example Fixed Assets, project and CAPEX closures, or Accounts Payable payment runs as required.

About You

The ideal applicant we are seeking will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline, or equivalent commercial experience, with CPA/CA studies commenced or intended.
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles, GST, FBT, statutory reporting, compliance requirements and transactional finance processes.
• Experience working with complex ERP systems, with intermediate Microsoft Excel skills; experience with TechnologyOne is advantageous.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and attention-to-detail skills, with the ability to identify issues and develop practical solutions.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong planning, organisational and self-management skills, with a commitment to ongoing professional development and training.
• Demonstrated commitment to MTC’s policies, values and compliance requirements, including quality and information security standards, workplace health and safety, regulatory obligations and continuous improvement.

Why Choose Us

For us, it’s more than just work. At MTC we help people take meaningful steps forward in work, and in life. When you join us, you’ll become part of a purposeful, empowering and rewarding workplace. The bonus is that the experiences, support, and training you gain here will also help you grow as an individual.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and at MTC, you will be working in a diverse and inclusive environment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with lived experience of disability are welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. If there are reasonable adjustments to a recruitment process, role, or your work environment to help you, let us know.

Our core values of empathy, innovation, collaboration, and achievement, create a people-centric culture that empowers us to do what it takes for our customers to know that they matter.

We offer great benefits when you join the MTC team:

• Salary packaging (including meal and entertainment benefits) which means more in your take-home pay and novated leasing options
• Access to retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
• ME Days providing an opportunity to focus on your wellbeing and spend time with friends and family
• Career growth and development opportunities including comprehensive on the job training
• Recognition and Reward scheme including regular peer nominated Awards
• Employee Assistance Program with access to free confidential counselling
• Free flu vaccinations and other health and wellbeing initiatives
• Flexible working arrangements
• Paid Parental leave

APPLICATION CLOSES - 19th October 2026