Assistant Accountant

West Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Broad exposure

Team culture

Company values

Job summary

West Recruitment in Sydney is seeking a finance professional to join a small, close-knit team within an established market leader currently experiencing organic growth.

The role covers Accounts Payable and Receivable, bank reconciliations, intercompany transactions, staff expenses and credit card management, BAS preparation, and assisting with ABS reporting and audits. A degree in accounting and progress toward CPA/CA are preferred, with strong Excel skills and keen attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable/receivable or related finance role.
• Excel at an intermediate to advanced level.
• Strong communication and attention to detail.
• Degree in accounting; CPA/CA study in progress.
• Able to work to a strict schedule and learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Handle accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Perform bank reconciliations accurately.
• Manage intercompany transactions.
• Oversee staff expenses and credit cards.
• Support ABS reporting and audit requests.
• Assist with month-end and year-end journal entries.
• Prepare BAS submissions.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting.
• Take on ad-hoc tasks as required.

Skills

Excel (intermediate-advanced)

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Ability to work to a strict schedule

Education

Accounting degree or equivalent

Pursuing CPA/CA

Job description

• Organisation that has experienced recent organic growth
• Small close-knit team with a wealth of knowledge

About your new employer

• Established Australian market leader
• Organisation that has experienced recent organic growth
• Small close-knit team with a wealth of knowledge

About your new job

• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Bank reconciliations
• Intercompany transactions
• Managing staff expenses and credit cards
• Assist with ABS reporting and audit requests
• Assist with month-end and year-end journal entries
• Assist with preparation of BAS
• Assist with Budgeting & Forecasting
• Ad-hoc tasks as required

About You

• Previous experience in a similar capacity or some experience in Accounts/Finance
• Knowledge of Excel - intermediate to advanced level
• Ability to work to a strict schedule and be a quick learner
• Strong communication skills as well as attention to detail
• Degree qualified - currently studying towards CPA/CA (or about to)

What is in it for you

This is an opportunity to join a reputable organisation that has experienced recent growth.

• Be an integral player in the next phase of their operation
• A role offering broad exposure across various facets of accounting
• Great team culture and strong company values
• Opportunity to grow and develop further