Assistant Accountant

u&u. Recruitment Partners; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parramatta CBD location

Hybrid working: 4 days in office, 1 at

CPA study support

Job summary

u&u. Recruitment Partners is seeking an ambitious Assistant Accountant in Sydney's Parramatta area to join a social, collaborative finance team. You will manage month-end, create management reports and assist with reconciliations, cash flow forecasting and FBT.

With 2–3 years’ experience in transactional accounting, you’ll broaden into management accounting and progress along a clear career path. The role offers hybrid work, CPA study support and exposure to a growing business.

Qualifications

• Progressed from transactional accounting into an Assistant Accountant role with 2–3 years’ experience.
• Seeking broader management accounting exposure with a clear career path.
• Experience with FBT, reconciliations, reporting and cash flow forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support the month-end accounting process.
• Prepare monthly management and Board reporting.
• Support management accounting and financial analysis activities.
• Prepare and submit the annual FBT return.
• Assist with cash flow forecasting.
• Complete freight, storage and other account reconciliations.
• Support fixed asset depreciation requirements.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of statutory payments.
• Prepare financial calculations, adjustments and supporting reports.
• Raise payment requisitions and coordinate authorisations.
• Partner with the Finance Business Partner on reporting requirements.
• Support Accounts Receivable during peak periods when required.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.

Skills

Month-end

Financial reporting

Excel

Cash flow forecasting

Education

Accounting or Commerce degree

Tools

Dynamics 365 BC

Job description

About the Company

Join an established organisation operating within the food industry, supporting a broad network of businesses and commercial partners across Australia and New Zealand. With a long-standing presence in its market, the organisation offers a collaborative environment where employees can build broad commercial exposure and develop their careers.

This opportunity has become available following an internal move, creating an excellent opening for someone to join a social, supportive and collaborative finance team.

About the Role

Reporting to the Finance Business Partner, this is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Accountant with 2–3 years’ experience at this level who is ready to broaden their exposure into management accounting.

You will take ownership of month-end, management reporting, reconciliations, FBT, cash flow forecasting and broader accounting activities, while reporting to the Finance Business Partner and wider business.

There is a clear succession plan within the team. As you build your management accounting capability, you’ll have the opportunity to take on greater responsibility and progress towards a future position with direct reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support the month-end accounting process;
• Prepare monthly management and Board reporting;
• Support management accounting and financial analysis activities;
• Prepare and submit the annual FBT return;
• Assist with cash flow forecasting;
• Complete freight, storage and other account reconciliations;
• Support fixed asset depreciation requirements;
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of statutory payments;
• Prepare financial calculations, adjustments and supporting reports;
• Raise payment requisitions and coordinate appropriate authorisations;
• Partner with the Finance Business Partner on reporting requirements;
• Support Accounts Receivable during peak periods when required; and
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.

About You

You will already have progressed from transactional accounting into an Assistant Accountant role and have approximately 2–3 years’ experience at this level.

You’re now looking for broader management accounting exposure and a role that offers a clear next step in your career.

You will bring

• A degree qualification in Accounting, Commerce or a related discipline;
• Approximately 2–3 years’ experience as an Assistant Accountant;
• Previous transactional accounting experience;
• Strong month-end and general accounting knowledge;
• Exposure to FBT, reconciliations, reporting and cash flow forecasting;
• Confidence using Excel for financial reporting and analysis;
• A desire to commence CPA studies or already be part-qualified;
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines;
• A proactive, collaborative and commercially minded approach; and
• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or another cloud-based finance system will be highly regarded.

Benefits

• Parramatta CBD location;
• Hybrid working, four days in the office and one day from home;
• Broader management accounting exposure;
• Clear succession pathway towards future people leadership;
• Opportunity to commence or continue CPA studies;
• Direct exposure to the Finance Business Partner;
• Supportive, social and collaborative team culture; and
• Genuine career opportunity following an internal move.

If you’re an ambitious Assistant Accountant who has built a strong technical foundation and is ready for broader management accounting exposure, this is an opportunity to take a genuine step forward.

With career development, CPA support and a clear pathway towards future leadership, this role offers plenty of scope to grow.

We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability.