Assistant Accountant

Reo Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Hybrid work model

Not-for-profit culture

Job summary

Reo Group is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join a not-for-profit team with a hybrid work model (3 days in the office, 2 days WFH). The role handles AP/AR, reconciliations, and month-end tasks while supporting broader financial processes.

You’ll work under a Financial Accountant, benefit from mentorship, and contribute to systems improvements in a purpose-driven environment. The ideal candidate is early in their career (1–3 years), has solid Excel skills (lookups/pivots), an

Qualifications

• Early-career accounting professional with 1–3 years of experience.
• Solid Excel skills including lookups and pivot tables.
• Qualification in Accounting/Finance; CA/CPA underway or planned is a plus.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Dynamics 365 is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately and ensure timely payments.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, including reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end activities and financial reporting accuracy.

Skills

Excel

Lookups

Pivot tables

Education

Accounting/Finance qualification

Tools

Dynamics 365

Job description

Assistant Accountant - $80k - $85k + Super + NFP Salary Packaging

Location: Macquarie Park
Salary Package: $80,000 - $85,000 + Super + Salary Packaging (~$10k benefit)

Role Highlights

Fantastic opportunity to step into a broad Assistant Accountant position within a purpose-driven organisation. Reporting to a Financial Accountant, this role offers strong mentorship, exposure to end-to-end accounting processes, and the chance to build your career in a collaborative finance function. With hybrid working arrangements and systems exposure, this is an excellent platform for someone looking to commence or continue their CA/CPA journey.

Role Overview

Reporting into a senior finance professional, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations across accounts payable, receivable, and general accounting. On a daily basis, you will manage invoice processing, assist with reconciliations, and respond to internal and external finance-related queries. You will also contribute to month-end activities and help ensure transactional accuracy across the ledger.

Beyond transactional responsibilities, this role provides exposure to broader finance processes including audit support, financial reporting enhancements, and systems improvements. You will collaborate with stakeholders across the business to resolve discrepancies, improve processes, and contribute to a high-performing finance function aligned to organisational goals.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately and ensure timely payments within agreed terms
• Maintain and reconcile corporate credit card transactions and employee expenses
• Manage accounts receivable including invoicing, cash allocation, and debtor follow-up
• Prepare and assist with month-end reconciliations including debtors, bank, and balance sheet accounts
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in financial records and transactions
• Support audit requirements through preparation of relevant documentation and schedules
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to address finance queries and improve processes
• Assist with financial data integrity, reporting improvements, and system enhancements
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, policies, and compliance requirements

Candidate Profile

You are an early-career accounting professional with a strong foundation in finance principles and a desire to continue developing your technical capabilities. Whether you are a recent graduate or have gained 1-3 years of experience, you are looking for a role that offers both stability and career progression. You are detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working within structured deadlines.

You hold (or are working towards) a qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, and are ideally considering or commencing your CA or CPA. You bring solid Excel skills (including lookups and pivot tables), strong communication abilities, and a collaborative mindset. Experience with ERP systems such as Dynamics 365 is advantageous, but not essential.

Company, Culture & Benefits

• This organisation is a respected not-for-profit with a strong presence across Australia, committed to delivering meaningful services to the community.
• The finance team is known for its supportive and inclusive culture, offering mentorship and development opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Build your career - supportive leadership and exposure to end-to-end finance
• Enjoy flexibility - hybrid working model (3 days office / 2 days WFH)
• Be rewarded - competitive salary + salary packaging benefits boosting take-home pay