Assistant Accountant - Flexible Hours (12-Month Contract)

Fowler homes; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Onsite parking

Career development opportunities

Award-winning family-owned company

Job summary

Fowler Homes is seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to join our Finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract commencing in October 2026, with leave cover within our growing business. Based in Sydney, this role offers exposure across a broad range of accounting functions while supporting the Finance Manager.

While initially fixed-term, there is potential for extension up to 14 months and a potential permanent opportunity at term end.

Qualifications

• Experience in assisting with accounting functions and finance operations.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and reconciliations.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end processes including journal prep and GL reconciliations.
• Maintain fixed asset register and depreciation calculations.
• Process debtor claims, receipts, collections and rebates.
• Process supplier and subcontractor invoices with coding and matching docs.
• Prepare payment runs for review and approval.
• Support monthly management reporting and schedules.
• Assist with BAS and payroll tax workpapers and GST reconciliations.
• Perform data entry and general finance admin duties.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis as needed.

Skills

Reconciliation

Month-end processing

Excel (Advanced)

Communication

Education

Accounting qualification

Tools

Xero

MYOB

Databuild

Job description

Fowler Homes is seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to join our Finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract commencing in October 2026, with leave cover within our growing business. Based in Sydney, this role offers exposure across a broad range of accounting functions while supporting the Finance Manager.

While initially fixed-term, there is potential for extension up to 14 months and a potential permanent opportunity at term end.