Junior Accountant: AP/AR, Payroll with Mentorship

Ambition Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from Finance Manager

Career progression opportunities

Modern Alexandria offices

Hybrid: 1 day work from home

Job summary

Ambition Recruitment in Sydney is seeking an enthusiastic Accounts Assistant for an entry-level role. You will receive hands-on training and work closely with a Finance Manager to develop skills across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll and administrative tasks.

This role is ideal for accounting graduates or juniors who want a long-term career in finance. The position is office-based with one day per week from home and offers strong development opportunities within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Accounting knowledge through studies or practical experience
• Understanding of debits, credits and reconciliations
• Certificate, Diploma or Degree qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field highly regarded
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently once trained
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll or Administration will be highly regarded
• Exposure to ERP systems, MYOB, Xero, SAP or similar would be advantageous

Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices and supporting the Accounts Payable function
• Generating customer invoices, allocating payments and assisting with Accounts Receivable activities
• Completing reconciliations and resolving account discrepancies
• Supporting payroll administration and maintaining payroll records
• Assisting with reporting and finance administration activities
• Managing incoming calls, emails and general office administration
• Supporting onboarding, employee records and HR administration processes
• Providing general business support across finance, administration and operations

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication and customer

Education

Accounting qualifications

Tools

ERP systems

MYOB

Xero

SAP

Job description

Ambition Recruitment in Sydney is seeking an enthusiastic Accounts Assistant for an entry-level role. You will receive hands-on training and work closely with a Finance Manager to develop skills across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll and administrative tasks.

This role is ideal for accounting graduates or juniors who want a long-term career in finance. The position is office-based with one day per week from home and offers strong development opportunities within a supportive team.