Assistant Accountant - Payroll, Month-End & Multientity

I D & E Pty Ltd.; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

IDE Group is seeking an Assistant Accountant to support the Finance team during a 12-month parental leave cover, based in Sydney. The role covers payroll, payments, reconciliations, month-end activities and financial reporting across multiple entities.

You will report to the Finance Manager and contribute to the integrity and timeliness of financial operations. The role includes training during handover and exposure to a system transition from MYOB to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of accounting or finance experience
• Experience using MYOB or similar accounting systems
• Payroll processing experience
• Experience preparing bank and balance sheet reconciliations
• Experience supporting month-end accounting processes
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Processing supplier and other payments
• Preparing payroll across multiple entities
• Performing bank and balance sheet reconciliations
• Managing intercompany transactions and reconciliations
• Supporting month-end and year-end close processes
• Assisting with preparation of financial statements and management reports
• Maintaining accurate accounting records and supporting internal controls
• Assisting with inventory and manufacturing accounting processes
• Liaising with employees, managers and suppliers regarding finance-related queries
• Identifying opportunities to improve finance processes and reporting capabilities

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Payroll processing

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Accounting

CPA or CA studies commenced or planned

Tools

MYOB or similar accounting systems

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

IDE Group is seeking an Assistant Accountant to support the Finance team during a 12-month parental leave cover, based in Sydney. The role covers payroll, payments, reconciliations, month-end activities and financial reporting across multiple entities.

You will report to the Finance Manager and contribute to the integrity and timeliness of financial operations. The role includes training during handover and exposure to a system transition from MYOB to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.