Assistant Accountant

Pharmacor; Willoughby; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus annual leave days

Certified Family Friendly Workplace

Certified Great Place To Work

Supportive and inclusive team culture

National and international conferences

Paid parental leave

Career progression opportunities

Salary sacrificing & packaging

Service & Recognition Awards

EAP & Referral programs

Job summary

Pharmacor, a pharmaceutical company with national presence across Australia, is seeking an Assistant Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting activities using SAP S/4HANA, covering AP, AR, rebates, and finance system administration. The role supports financial reporting, compliance and audits.

You will maintain ledgers, process supplier payments, reconcile accounts, assist with month-end and year-end close, and help prepare P&L and balance sheet. CA/CPA qualification or progress is desirable.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Hands-on accounting experience covering AP, AR, month-end reporting and reconciliation.
• Working knowledge of Australian GST and BAS.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA and strong Excel skills.
• CA/CPA qualification or progress is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting transactions, journals, bank reconciliations and GL maintenance.
• Maintain accounts payable and receivable, including supplier payments and customer reconciliations.
• Review invoices, expenses and documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Calculate and process sales rebates, accruals and balance reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end close, including prepayments and P&L review.
• Assist with BAS and annual tax returns; support audits under guidance.

Skills

AP

AR

Month-end reporting

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CA/CPA in progress or desirable

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Pharmacor is apharmaceutical company with local presence and global reach. We are a progressive, national supplier of established generic pharmaceutical products (both prescription & over-the-counter)sold in pharmacies across Australia, with 10-15 new product launchesanticipated each year.

Our mission is to provide generic medicines of the highest quality whilst offering the most competitive market prices. Supported by a large international business, we have establishedaclose-knit team within Australia that is growing.

We offer great company benefits including:

• Bonus annual leave days
• Certified Family Friendly Workplace
• Certified Great Place To Work
• Supportive and inclusive team culture
• National and international conferences
• Paid parental leave
• Career progression opportunities
• Salary sacrificing & packaging
• Service & Recognition Awards
• EAP & Referral programs

The role:

We are seeking an Assistant Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting activities, maintain accurate financial records, and support with financial reporting, compliance and audits. The role covers accounts payable and receivable, sales rebates, customer claims, and finance system administration using SAP S/4HANA.

Key responsibilities

Manage daily accounting transactions, journals, bank reconciliations and general ledger maintenance.

Maintain accounts payable and receivable, including supplier payments, customer account reconciliations and follow-up of outstanding balances.

Review invoices, employee expenses and supporting documentation for accuracy, appropriate approvals and compliance with company policies.

Calculate, reconcile and process sales rebates, ensuring accurate accruals and timely settlement.

Review customer claims, credit requests and credit notes against agreed commercial terms and supporting evidence.

Support month-end and year-end close, including accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.

Assist with preparing and reviewing P&L reports and financial statements.

Maintain the fixed asset register, including additions, disposals, depreciation and reconciliations.

Support SAP S/4HANA finance processes, master data maintenance, system controls and resolution of transaction issues.

Support with BAS, annual tax returns and other compliance requirements by providing reconciliations and supporting information.

Support audits by gathering documentation and assisting with audit queries under the Senior Accountant’s guidance.

Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy and financial controls.

The ideal candidate has:

Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.

Experience in a hands‑on accounting role covering AP, AR, month‑end reporting and reconcilations.

Working knowledge of Australian GST, BAS and accounting requirements.

Experience with SAP S/4HANA and strong Microsoft Excel skills.

Strong attention to detail, sound judgement and the ability to manage competing deadlines.

CA/CPA qualification, or working towards completion, is desirable.