First Nations Accounts Trainee

Maxima; Sydney; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free weekly lunch

Smart rewards discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing initiatives

Free flu vaccinations

Job summary

Maxima’s traineeship opportunity in Sydney NSW offers hands-on accounting experience within a supportive finance team. As a Trainee Accountant, you’ll handle transactional accounting, build practical finance capability through guided work, and participate in remediation and improvement projects.

Under mentorship, you’ll process invoices, support accounts payable/receivable, assist with month-end, and contribute to data cleansing and process improvements while maintaining audit-ready records.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Rapport building

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication (verbal)

Willingness to learn

Problem-solving

Education

TAFE-level accounting qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.