First Nations Accounts Trainee

Maxima; Sydney; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free weekly lunch

Smart rewards discounts

Employee Assistance Provider

Job summary

Maxima is offering a 12-month Traineeship for a Trainee Accountant in Sydney. You will support the finance team with transactional accounting and learn through guided work, structured learning, and exposure to remediation projects.

Under mentoring, you will handle invoices, accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations and month-end activities while building practical finance capability. National Traineeship wages apply.

Qualifications

• TAFE-level accounting, bookkeeping or related discipline (completed or in progress).
• Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel and Outlook.
• Exposure to financial services or accounting environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices, payments, refunds and other routine finance transactions accurately and on time.
• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking and expense processing.
• Complete data entry, account maintenance and transaction matching with accurate records.
• Respond to finance enquiries and manage shared mailboxes, escalating complex matters as needed.
• Prepare routine reconciliations and investigate outstanding items for accuracy.
• Assist with month-end activities including reports, journal uploads and documentation.
• Contribute to remediation, data cleansing and process improvement to boost efficiency.

Skills

Rapport building

Attention to detail

Time management

Verbal & written communication

Willingness to learn

Problem solving

Education

TAFE-level accounting qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Your Host Employer:

Smart is one of Australia’s largest salary packaging companies. They specialise in servicing large corporate clients, Commonwealth and State Governments and major health care groups. Smart offers salary packaging including novated leases and fleet management services to employers and employees across Australia.

Central to everything they do is their commitment to delivering an exceptional experience to their customers. Smart team members can enjoy a range of benefits, including a free weekly lunch, access to discounts and perks via Smart rewards, an Employee Assistance Provider with a dedicated line for people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, regular wellbeing initiatives and free flu vaccinations.

The Role:

Location: Sydney NSW

Duration: 12-month Traineeship

As a Trainee Accountant, you will support the finance team with transactional accounting and finance support activities, while building practical finance capability through guided work, structured learning and exposure to remediation and improvement projects.

Under the guidance of experienced mentors, your responsibilities will include:

• Process invoices, payments, refunds and other routine finance transactions accurately and within required timeframes.
• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking activities and employee expense processing.
• Complete data entry, account maintenance and transaction matching while maintaining accurate financial records.
• Respond to finance enquiries and monitor shared team mailboxes, escalating complex matters as required.
• Prepare routine reconciliations and investigate outstanding items to support financial accuracy and compliance.
• Assist with month-end activities, including report preparation, journal uploads and supporting documentation.
• Contribute to remediation, data cleansing and process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
• Maintain accurate workpapers, records and trackers to ensure activities are traceable and audit-ready.

About You:

To be successful in this traineeship, you’ll need:

• Ability to build rapport with a diverse range of people
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Excellent time management, organisational and prioritising skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to learn and take initiative
• Strong problem-solving skills

Eligibility Criteria:

• Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
• Strong computer knowledge including Microsoft Office Suite
• TAFE -level qualification in accounting, bookkeeping, business or a related discipline (completed or in progress)
• Previous exposure to financial services through study, work placement, administration, customer service or a finance environment is desirable. (desirable)

About Maxima:

Maxima’s First Nations Employment Team is here to provide culturally safe and relationship-based practices to build your capacity in being deadly and successful. We provide a collaborative approach when providing coaching and mentoring in First Nations Traineeships, with regular in person visits and continuous support.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.

National Traineeship wages and conditions apply.