Assistant Accountant – 6-Month Maternity Cover, Growth

Lawson Elliott Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawson Elliott Recruitment in Sydney CBD NSW is seeking an Assistant Accountant for a 6-month maternity cover to support the finance team. You will manage month-end tasks, track cash, and assist in year-end processes while building rapport across the business.

The role requires 3-4 years' experience in a similar position and a degree with CPA/CA studies underway or planned. Immediate start is available for a motivated, detail-focused candidate.

Qualifications

• To be considered for this role you will have 3-4 years' experience in a similar role.
• You'll be degree qualified with CPA or CA studies underway or planned.

Responsibilities

• Balance bank accounts and general ledger accounts each month, posting accruals and prepayments ahead of close.
• Track the cash position with regular daily and weekly updates.
• Help put together BAS and the yearly FBT return.
• Assist in preparing year-end financials for each company in the group.
• Pull together audit files and work with auditors and the ATO on their queries.
• Monitor external funding received and how it's spent, clearing out suspense balances.
• Look after company credit cards and process pay runs and direct debit uploads.
• Write up how the team works and suggest smarter, tighter ways of getting things done.

Education

Degree qualified (CPA/CA studies underway)

Job description

Lawson Elliott Recruitment in Sydney CBD NSW is seeking an Assistant Accountant for a 6-month maternity cover to support the finance team. You will manage month-end tasks, track cash, and assist in year-end processes while building rapport across the business.

The role requires 3-4 years' experience in a similar position and a degree with CPA/CA studies underway or planned. Immediate start is available for a motivated, detail-focused candidate.