Assistant Accountant

Master Trades Network; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly environment

Stable position within growing company

Opportunity to develop accounting and業

Job summary

Master Trades Network is seeking an Assistant Accountant to support day-to-day financial operations in a fast-paced trades-focused business. You will work closely with the Financial Accountant and management to ensure accurate bookkeeping, timely invoicing, and robust month-end processes.

The role emphasizes precision, organisation, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Experience in construction or service trades is advantageous, with Excel and Xero proficiency

Qualifications

• Experience in an accounting or bookkeeping role is essential.
• Experience with Xero or similar cloud accounting software.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable invoices and reconcile payments.
• Enter and reconcile invoices, receipts, and payments.
• Assist with month-end procedures and GST/BAS preparation.

Skills

Accounting experience

Bookkeeping

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent worker

Proactive attitude

Trades industry experience

Excel proficiency

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

Master Trades Network is a consumer-centric, high-growth trades services organisation. Utilising best-in-class technology, marketing, and operations, the business delivers fast, reliable, and qualified professionals to provide complete maintenance, installation, and repair solutions to customers across Australia.

With rapid expansion underway, the business continues to invest heavily in training, equipment, technology, and talent - ensuring it remains at the forefront of the evolving trades industry.

We're looking for a reliable and organised Assistant Accountant to join a fast-paced environment within a growing trades company. Working closely with our Financial Accountant and management team, you will assist with the day-to-day financial and administrative operations of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing accounts payable invoices
• Entering and reconciling invoices, payments and receipts
• Bank reconciliations and assisting with month-end procedures
• Following up outstanding customer accounts
• Maintaining accurate financial records and filing
• Assisting with GST/BAS preparation and reporting
• Responsible for Accruals and Prepayments
• Sales reconciliations to Accounts receivable
• Balance Sheet reconciliations to an audit standard
• Ad-hoc tasks reporting to Financial Accountant

About You

• The successful candidate will ideally have:
• Previous experience in an accounting or bookkeeping role is essential
• Experience with accounting software such as Xero.
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• Previous experience in the construction, plumbing, trades or service industry would be an advantage
• Intermediate experience with Excel

What We Offer

• A friendly and supportive working environment
• Stable position within an established and growing business
• Opportunity to develop your accounting and business skills
• Variety in day-to-day responsibilities

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as an assistant accountant?
• How many years of bookkeeping experience do you have?