Junior Accountant

Assett Group Services; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Assett Group Services is seeking a motivated Junior Accountant to support the Finance Team with daily operations, subcontractor payments, and fleet administration. This hands-on role suits someone starting their accounting career who enjoys problem-solving across multiple systems.

You will ensure accuracy of financial data, assist with payment processes and maintain smooth finance operations across the business, while developing foundational accounting skills in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Studying or completed a Bachelor of Commerce major in Accounting and Finance.
• Experience with Xero.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Comfortable working across multiple systems and learning new platforms.
• Good communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A team player with a willingness to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Finance Operations & Reconciliations: manage inbox queries, billing corrections, credit requests, invoice queries and internal enquiries.
• Multiple System Reconciliations: assist with reconciliations and monitor failed API integrations; liaise with IT to resolve issues.
• Motor Vehicle Administration: support fleet management including vehicle status and expenses.
• Office & General Administration: assist with onboarding, office consumables, SIM cards and related admin requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data accuracy

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting & Finance)

Tools

Xero

Job description

Join a fast‑paced, growing business where your attention to detail and love for numbers will make a real impact.

We’re looking for a Junior Accountant to support our Finance Team across daily operations, subcontractor management, integrated system maintenance and fleet administration. This role is ideal for someone early in their accounting career who enjoys problem‑solving, investigating discrepancies, and working across multiple systems. If you’re organised, proactive and ready to build strong foundational accounting skills, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Junior Accountant, you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy of financial data, supporting payment processes, and maintaining smooth finance operations across the business. This is a hands‑on role with plenty of variety — perfect for someone who enjoys both accounting and operational administration.

Key Responsibilities

Finance Operations & Reconciliations

• Manage and action on accounts inbox queries, billing corrections, credit requests, invoice queries and internal enquiries
• Review monthly subcontractor statements & process subcontractor payments
• Review invoices to ensure costs are correctly allocated to relevant work orders/jobs
• Investigate outstanding invoices, credits, duplicate transactions and payment discrepancies
• Assist with subcontractor queries relating to invoices and payments
• Assist with bank reconciliations.

Multiple System Reconciliations

• Assist with system reconciliations
• Monitor and investigate failed API integrations, including invoice and bill failures
• Liaise with IT and relevant team members to resolve recurring system or integration issues
• Assist with maintaining accurate financial data across integrated systems

Motor Vehicle Administration

Support the day‑to‑day management of the company vehicle fleet, including:

• Vehicle status, breakdowns, drivers and utilisation
• Fuel, tolls, servicing and insurance claims
• Vehicle orders, handovers, movements and temporary vehicle requirements
• Fine nominations and investigations

Office & General Administration

• Assist with supervisor onboarding
• Coordinate office consumables, printer supplies, recycling and toner collections
• Coordinate SIM cards, mobile phone orders and related administrative requirements

About You

• Studying or recently completed a Bachelor of Commerce major in Accounting and Finance
• Experience with Xero
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Comfortable working across multiple systems and learning new platforms
• Good communication skills and a proactive approach to problem‑solving
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• A team player with a willingness to learn and grow

Why Join Us?

• Supportive team environment with hands‑on training
• Exposure to a wide range of accounting and operational functions
• Opportunities to grow your skills across finance systems, fleet and subcontractor management
• Stable business with strong operational processes and ongoing development opportunities

Please note, it will be a requirement to undergo a Police and ID Check as part of our recruitment process for this role.

Assett Group Services is an EEO.

Permanent Australian residents need only apply for this role.