Junior Accountant

Zenpeople; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Hands-on training

Career progression

Mentorship by CFO

Job summary

Zenpeople in Sydney is seeking a motivated Junior Accountant to join the finance team, reporting directly to the CFO. You will handle day-to-day accounting, reconciliations and assist with reporting and payroll administration.

You will gain hands-on training, work with an experienced CFO, and have a clear path to take on greater responsibilities as you develop your skills in a growing Australian business. A stable pipeline of projects and a friendly team environment support your early career

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of accounting, bookkeeping or similar finance role.
• Good IT skills, especially Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with MYOB, Xero, QuickBooks, SAP or similar.
• Understanding of accounts payable, receivable and reconciliations.
• Accounting qualifications or relevant studies highly regarded.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Processing accounts payable and receivable, including invoices and payments.
• Performing bank, supplier and account reconciliations.
• Assisting with month-end reporting and financial statements.
• Supporting payroll administration and expense processing.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and accounting systems.
• Assisting the CFO with budgets, reporting and other accounting tasks.

Skills

Accounting experience

Excel

AP/AR reconciliations

Accounting qualifications

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Education

Accounting qualifications

Relevant studies

Tools

MYOB

Xero

QuickBooks

SAP

Job description

The Company

An established Sydney-based company specialising in commercial windows, glazing and façade systems for major construction projects. With a strong pipeline of work and continued growth, they are looking for a motivated Junior Accountant to join their finance team.

The Role

Reporting directly to the CFO, you'll assist with day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting and general finance administration.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing accounts payable and receivable, including invoices and payments.
• Performing bank, supplier and account reconciliations.
• Assisting with month-end reporting and financial statements.
• Supporting payroll administration and expense processing.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and accounting systems.
• Assisting the CFO with budgets, reporting and other accounting tasks.

You’ll Need

• 1–3 years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping or a similar finance role.
• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with accounting systems such as MYOB, Xero, QuickBooks, SAP or similar.
• Understanding of accounts payable, receivable and reconciliations.
• Accounting qualifications or relevant studies highly regarded.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent problem-solving skills and willingness to learn.
• A positive attitude, sharp mind and strong work ethic.

Most importantly, attitude, intelligence and willingness to learn will be valued over extensive experience.

Perks of the role

• $60K–$80K + Super, depending on experience.
• Work directly with an experienced CFO and develop your accounting skills.
• Stable, growing Australian business with an excellent project pipeline.
• Friendly, supportive team and hands-on training.
• Opportunity to take on greater responsibility as you develop.
• Long-term career progression within the finance team.

All applications are treated in the strictest of confidence.

Additional information

• $60K-$80K + Super, depending on experience
• Established façade contractor delivering major commercial projects
• Work closely with the CFO. Training and career development!