Junior Accountant: Broad Finance Exposure & Growth

Hetherington; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hetherington is recruiting a Junior Accountant to join the Sydney team. This role offers broad exposure to day-to-day finance operations, working closely with the Financial Controller and gaining hands-on experience across accounts, payroll and general finance tasks.

The successful candidate will recently graduate or be early in their accounting career, with opportunities to learn from an experienced professional and contribute to a growing national business.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Accounting, Finance or related discipline, or currently studying.
• Some previous experience in accounts, bookkeeping or a junior accounting role.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisation and time management skills.
• Confident written and verbal communication.
• Experience with accounting or payroll systems would be an advantage.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn and contribute to the team.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and issuing client invoices
• Allocating payments and completing bank reconciliations
• Monitoring outstanding accounts and assisting with debtor follow-up
• Processing supplier invoices and preparing payment runs
• Reconciliing supplier statements and employee expenses
• Assisting with fortnightly payroll and employee leave records
• Preparing journal entries
• Supporting month-end and year-end processes
• Maintaining accurate finance records
• Assisting with improvements to finance systems, processes and documentation.

Skills

Experience in accounts/bookkeeping

Attention to detail

Organisation & time management

Communication (written & verbal)

Education

Accounting/Finance qualification or current study

Job description

Hetherington is recruiting a Junior Accountant to join the Sydney team. This role offers broad exposure to day-to-day finance operations, working closely with the Financial Controller and gaining hands-on experience across accounts, payroll and general finance tasks.

The successful candidate will recently graduate or be early in their accounting career, with opportunities to learn from an experienced professional and contribute to a growing national business.