Assistant Accountant

AccountAbility; Willoughby City Council; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Superannuation

Job summary

AccountAbility in Chatswood is seeking an Assistant Accountant for a hands-on role across AR, billing, reconciliations and financial reporting. This temp-to-perm opportunity offers exposure to multiple finance functions within a supportive team.

You will prepare and process high‑volume billings, support reconciliations and month‑end activities, and work toward CPA/CA qualifications while contributing to a values‑driven organisation focused on quality service.

Qualifications

• 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

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

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Time management

Customer service

Education

CPA/CA progression

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