Assistant Accountant

Ambition Recruitment; Willoughby; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambition Recruitment is seeking an Assistant Accountant for a Chatswood-based role offering $90,000–$100,000 plus super and two days' WFH once trained. Temp-to-perm with strong long-term prospects in a value-driven organisation.

The role covers AR, billing, reconciliations and financial reporting with exposure to month-end close, journals and AP processing in a collaborative team environment. CPA/CA progression is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Experience in AR, credit control, revenue management or accounting support.
• Working towards CPA/CA qualifications.
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
• Excel proficiency for data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and process high-volume billings and invoicing
• Support AR activities including reconciliations, cash collection, and credit control
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies and account disputes
• Daily and monthly reconciliations including bank, general ledger, balance sheet, clearing and cash receipt accounts
• Support month-end close activities including journals, variance analysis and monthly reporting
• Process AP invoices and assist with payment runs
• Provide responsive, high-quality customer service to internal and external stakeholders

Skills

Accounts receivable

Billing

Reconciliations

Financial reporting

Credit control

Excel

Education

CPA/CA in progress

Tools

Excel

Job description

$90,000 - $100,000 + super | Chatswood - 2 days' WFH once trained

Opportunity to work within a well-established organisation with genuine long-term career prospects

Temp-to-permanent opportunity with strong likelihood of permanency

This is a great opportunity for an Assistant Accountant who enjoys a hands-on role and is looking to further develop their skills across accounts receivable, billing, reconciliations and financial reporting.

Broad finance position covering accounts receivable, billing, reconciliations, month-end reporting and accounting support

Temp-to-permanent opportunity with strong likelihood of permanency

• Gain exposure across multiple finance functions in a supportive team environment
• Excellent opportunity for candidates working towards CPA or CA qualifications
• Work within a values-driven organisation focused on quality service and community impact
• Collaborative and professional workplace culture

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare, review and process high-volume billings and invoicing

Support AR activities including reconciliations, cash collection, and credit control

• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies and account disputes

Daily and monthly reconciliations including bank, general ledger, balance sheet, clearing and cash receipt accounts

• Support month-end close activities including journals, variance analysis and monthly reporting

Process AP invoices and assist with payment runs

• Provide responsive, high-quality customer service to internal and external stakeholders

Requirements:

Previous experience in AR, credit control, revenue management, accounting support or a similar finance role

Experience within aged care, healthcare or an NFP

Working towards or intending to commence CPA / CA

• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong customer service focus and stakeholder management capabilities

Proficiency in Excel

• Positive, professional and team-oriented approach

Flexible, adaptable and able to work collaboratively

If you're looking for an opportunity to broaden your accounting experience in a supportive and growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you.