Assistant Accountant — Growth Phase with Mentoring

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

Job summary

Lawson Elliott Recruitment is seeking an Assistant Accountant for a growing finance team in Sydney. The role covers AP, bank reconciliations, payroll support and month-end processes across several entities.

The ideal candidate has 3–4 years in accounting, is degree qualified, and is either studying or planning to study toward CPA or CA. The position offers training and development within a dynamic retail/entertainment group.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years’ experience in accounts or assistant accountant role.
• Degree qualified and pursuing CPA or CA could be in progress.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts payable: invoice coding, supplier setup and payment runs.
• Bank reconciliations across multiple entities and follow up variances.
• Reconcile supplier statements monthly and resolve vendor queries.
• Manage staff card program and reimbursements per policy.
• Support payroll by checking timesheets and maintaining employee records.
• Assist with rollout of a new payroll platform, including data checks.
• Prepare journals, work papers and schedules for month-end/year-end close.
• Assist with annual budget, management reporting and process improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Lawson Elliott Recruitment is seeking an Assistant Accountant for a growing finance team in Sydney. The role covers AP, bank reconciliations, payroll support and month-end processes across several entities.

The ideal candidate has 3–4 years in accounting, is degree qualified, and is either studying or planning to study toward CPA or CA. The position offers training and development within a dynamic retail/entertainment group.