Assistant Accountant

COLINK GROUP; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

COLINK GROUP in Sydney is seeking a motivated Assistant Accountant to join its finance team. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will support day-to-day accounting operations, including reconciliations, accounts payable, expense management, month-end and Head Office reporting.

You will prepare bank reconciliations, process invoices, post journals, maintain the asset register and assist with procurement and reporting to Head Office.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience.
• Advanced MS Office skills, especially Excel.
• Excellent communication and time management.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive team attitude.
• Mandarin proficiency is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily bank reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Process expense reimbursements and manage expense invoices.
• Process accounts payable.
• Prepare and post manual journals.
• Produce daily balance sheet and P&L reports, investigating movements.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and conduct stocktakes.
• Secretary for procurement and financial review meetings, including agendas, materials and minutes.
• Coordinate data collection and maintain team files.
• Assist with Head Office reporting, month-end reports and reconciliations.

Skills

MS Excel

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Team player

Working under pressure

Mandarin proficiency

Education

Tertiary qualification in Accounting

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Our client is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join its Sydney finance team. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you'll support day-to-day accounting operations, including reconciliations, accounts payable, expense management, month-end and Head Office reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare daily bank reconciliations and investigate variances
• Process expense reimbursements and manage expense invoices
• Process accounts payable
• Prepare and post manual journals
• Produce daily balance sheet and P&L reports, investigating significant movements
• Maintain the fixed asset register and conduct stocktakes
• Act as secretary for procurement and financial review meetings, including agendas, materials and minutes
• Coordinate data collection and maintain team files
• Assist with Head Office reporting, month-end reports and reconciliations

About you

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting
• 1–3 years of accounting experience
• Advanced MS Office skills, particularly Excel and Word
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• A proactive, team-oriented attitude
• Ability to work accurately under pressure
• Proficiency in Mandarin (essential)