Assistant Accountant: Lead Month-End & Payroll

Norwest Recruitment Pty Ltd.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Salary up to $110,000 + Super

Office-based, 5 days per week

Job summary

Norwest Recruitment Pty Ltd. is seeking an Assistant Accountant for a hands-on role in a stable security sector business. Based in Wetherill Park, you will support financial accounting, payroll and transactional processing in a busy finance team.

You will own month-end activities, oversee AP/AR, prepare BAS and GST, and contribute to reporting. The role offers an office-based environment with structured training and clear opportunities to develop within the finance function.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar hands-on accounting position.
• Strong end-to-end payroll processing experience is essential.
• Experience overseeing or managing AP and AR functions.
• Sound understanding of month-end processes, reconciliations, GST and BAS.
• MYOB experience is highly regarded.
• Exposure to Employment Hero and SimPRO would be advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities.
• A proactive approach and willingness to support the wider finance team.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close processes, including general ledger reconciliations and reporting.
• Oversee transactional accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Process end-to-end payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Manage GST transactions and prepare and lodge BAS.
• Perform GL coding, expense processing and general ledger maintenance.
• Assist with financial reporting and ongoing accounting requirements.
• Provide cross-functional support across transactional accounting during periods of leave.

Job description

Norwest Recruitment Pty Ltd. is seeking an Assistant Accountant for a hands-on role in a stable security sector business. Based in Wetherill Park, you will support financial accounting, payroll and transactional processing in a busy finance team.

You will own month-end activities, oversee AP/AR, prepare BAS and GST, and contribute to reporting. The role offers an office-based environment with structured training and clear opportunities to develop within the finance function.