Assistant Accountant

Pallas Capital; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Pallas Capital in Sydney is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join the team at our head office. You will work from the office five days a week, handling bank reconciliations, AP/AR, creditor payments, and month-end processes with a focus on accuracy.

Responsibilities include BAS support, financial reporting, loan register maintenance, investor transactions, and assisting audits. A tertiary accounting qualification and 2+ years’ experience are required, with strong Excel/Word skills and

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar role.
• Proven experience preparing bank reconciliations and month-end reporting.
• Hands-on experience with accounts payable and receivable.
• Exposure to BAS preparation and accounting compliance.
• Strong MS Excel and MS Word proficiency.
• Knowledge of MYOB is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bank reconciliations across multiple entities.
• Process invoices end-to-end with coding and approvals.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable and creditor payments.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close and reporting.
• Support BAS preparation and compliance reporting.
• Maintain loan registers and supporting workpapers.
• Calculate monthly interest for third-party loans and broker trail payments.
• Action investor transactions and distributions.
• Support audits by liaising with external auditors.
• Contribute to strong financial controls and process improvements.

Skills

Excel

Word

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor degree in Accounting/Finance/Commerce

Tools

MYOB

Job description

Under the Pallas Group umbrella, we have two purpose-driven, ambitious brands inspired by a passion for excellence within the funds management and property industries.

Pallas Capital is a debt and equity fund manager specialising in the financing of Australian and New Zealand Commercial Real Estate. The business was established in direct response to the growing lack of credit in Australia’s mid-range property market; a situation exacerbated by the shortage of reputable, risk-adverse, non-bank lenders.

Fortis our property development management business, has a portfolio of more than $1 billion in successfully completed residential and commercial projects, with a further $900 million to be completed by the end of the year.

Due to continued growth, in Pallas Capital there is an opportunity for an Assistant Accountant to join the team in our Sydney Head Office.

The successful candidate will be required to work from the office five days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare bank reconciliations across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Process invoices end-to-end, including coding, approvals, and timely system entry
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, including set up and processing of creditor payments
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including preparation of financial reports
• Support BAS preparation and other compliance-related reporting requirements
• Maintain and update loan registers and supporting workpapers to ensure data integrity
• Calculate monthly interest for third-party loans and assist with broker trail payments
• Action investor transactions, including fund allocations, transfers, redemptions, and investor distributions
• Support audit processes by liaising with external auditors and preparing required documentation
• Contribute to strong financial controls by identifying issues, escalating risks, and supporting continuous process improvements

About You

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline
• 2 + years’ experience in an Assistant Accountant, Accounts Officer, Bookkeeper, or similar role
• Proven experience preparing bank reconciliations and supporting month-end reporting processes
• Hands-on experience across accounts payable and receivable, with strong attention to detail
• Exposure to BAS preparation and general accounting compliance requirements
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word is required
• Experience with MYOB is advantageous, but not essential
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines

The people are entrepreneurial; the business is young and proving itself fast, it is a great time to join the group. Pallas is committed to growth and to involving high performers in the achievement of results. The role suits candidates with energy, ambition and technical capability.

This is a real opportunity for someone to make an impact and show what they are capable of next. Importantly, we seek to make Pallas Group a great place to work. We care for our team inside and outside of work, and we provide a dynamic work environment where we work together collaboratively. Given our size, our people are given the opportunity to make a difference, own the work they do and grow their career as the business continues grow.