Assistant Accountant

TOM; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TOM in Sydney is seeking an Assistant Accountant to support the finance team with accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations and month-end activities. This office-based role offers exposure across core accounting processes and opportunities to develop technical accounting skills within a professional corporate environment.

Ideal candidates have 1-2 years in similar roles, degree in Accounting/Commerce, strong Excel skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Accounting, Commerce or a related discipline.
• 1 to 2 years' experience in Accounts Payable, Assistant Accountant or similar finance roles.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations.
• Manage corporate credit card expense claims and compliance with internal policies.
• Monitor and track key supplier expenditure and upcoming contract renewals.
• Assist with month end accounting activities.
• Support process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and controls.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders across the business.
• Assist with ad hoc finance projects and reporting requirements.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Bank reconciliations

Month end

Excel

Stakeholder communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Commerce

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

Job description

Join a collaborative finance team in a broad Assistant Accountant position offering excellent exposure across accounts, reconciliations and month end processes. This role is suited to an early career accounting professional looking to further develop their technical accounting skills within a professional corporate environment.

Please note: This is a full time, office based position requiring attendance in the office 5 days per week.

Key Responsibilities

Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions

Perform monthly bank reconciliations

Manage corporate credit card expense claims and compliance with internal policies

Monitor and track key supplier expenditure and upcoming contract renewals

Assist with month end accounting activities

Support process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and controls

Liaise with internal and external stakeholders across the business

Assist with ad hoc finance projects and reporting requirements

About You

Degree qualified in Accounting, Commerce or a related discipline

1 to 2 years' experience in Accounts Payable, Assistant Accountant or similar finance roles

Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

Intermediate Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills

Self motivated, reliable and proactive approach to work

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

What's on Offer

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Opportunity to develop and progress your accounting career

Stable, professional and well established organisation

your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• What's your expected annual base salary?
• How many years' experience do you have as an assistant accountant?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?

Crows Nest, Sydney NSW

Sydney NSW