Assistant Fin Ctrl Acc

Suncorp; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Study support

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Suncorp invites applications for an Assistant Financial Control Accountant in Brisbane or Sydney. This permanent, full-time role supports month-end close, reconciliations, and maintaining the integrity of the general ledger within a large financial services group.

You will perform journal entries, monitor balance sheets, and assist with audits while contributing to process improvements and robust governance across the accounting function.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or related discipline.
• 2+ years’ experience in a junior accounting, assistant accountant or similar role.
• Experience with reconciliations, journals and month-end processes.
• Solid understanding of general ledger and accounting principles.
• High attention to detail and strong numerical accuracy.
• Strong Excel capability.
• Exposure to Oracle or similar system (desirable).
• CA/CPA studies commenced or willingness to commence (desirable).
• Structured, methodical approach with strong accountability for outcomes.
• Curiosity for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Complete month-end close activities including preparing journals.
• Maintain balance sheet and bank reconciliations with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.
• Investigate and resolve ledger and reconciliation issues.
• Ensure financial transactions are correctly recorded in the general ledger.
• Support audit requirements and respond to audit queries.
• Apply financial control standards, policies and governance requirements.
• Contribute to improvements that strengthen accounting processes and controls.

Skills

Month-end close

Journals

Reconciliations

General ledger

Attention to detail

Numerical accuracy

Excel

Audit support

Process improvement

Accountability for outcomes

Continuous improvement

Education

Degree in Accounting or related discipline

CA/CPA studies commenced or willingness to commence

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Join our Finance & Advice team as an Assistant Financial Control Accountant.

This role is a permanent full-time role open to applicants in Brisbane or Sydney.

Join our Finance & Advice team as an Assistant Financial Control Accountant, supporting the integrity and accuracy of financial records across the Group.

This is a hands-on accounting role focused on month-end close, reconciliations and general ledger accuracy within a large, complex financial services environment. You’ll play a key role in ensuring financial information is complete, accurate and compliant.

What You’ll Do

• Complete month-end close activities including preparing journals
• Maintain balance sheet and bank reconciliations with a focus on accuracy and timeliness
• Investigate and resolve ledger and reconciliation issues
• Ensure financial transactions are correctly recorded in the general ledger
• Support audit requirements and respond to audit queries
• Apply financial control standards, policies and governance requirements
• Contribute to improvements that strengthen accounting processes and controls

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Accounting or related discipline
• 2+ years’ experience in a junior accounting, assistant accountant or similar role
• Experience with reconciliations, journals and month-end processes
• Solid understanding of general ledger and accounting principles
• High attention to detail and strong numerical accuracy
• Strong Excel capability
• Exposure to Oracle or similar system (desirable)
• CA/CPA studies commenced or willingness to commence (desirable)
• Structured, methodical approach with strong accountability for outcomes
• Curiosity for continuous improvement

What We Can Offer You

At Suncorp, we offer benefits that support, empower, and reward our people. Some of our perks include:

• Competitive annual salary
• Flexible work arrangements – a hybrid working model that lets you work from home and the office.
• Employee discounts and rewards – exclusive offers at over 400 major Australian retailers, including Myer, David Jones, Coles, and Woolworths, as well as discounts on Suncorp products and insurance. (only eligible for permanent employees)
• Study support – we encourage ongoing learning and offer study support to eligible employees.
• Parental leave – 20 weeks of paid parental leave for primary carers.
• Wellness programs – including discounts on health insurance and gym memberships.

Note: Specific benefits may vary depending on role, level, and location.

At Suncorp, we’re committed to building futures and protecting what matters. We embrace diversity and encourage you to apply—even if you don’t meet every requirement. We’d love to hear from you!

At Suncorp we believe we are our best when our workforce is as diverse, talented and passionate as the communities in which we live and operate, and where our people feel included, valued and connected. We are passionate about inspiring our people by creating a diverse, accessible, and inclusive culture, offering flexible work, career development and internal mobility, and building connected relationships amongst our team members and with our customers.

If you require more information or any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, please reach out to ***email_hidden***