Junior Accountant in Training — Growth Path

Mulford; Sydney; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mulford is seeking a Trainee Accountant to support our Finance team with day-to-day accounting and administrative tasks. This junior position offers a clear path to broaden experience and take on increasing responsibilities under supervision.

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, you will assist with AP, journaling, reconciliations, and month-end activities, while developing accuracy, Excel skills, and teamwork in a busy Australian office.

Qualifications

• Studying towards or recently completed a qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles.
• Good Microsoft Excel and general computer skills.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Previous office, administration or accounting experience would be an advantage but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with accounts payable tasks such as processing invoices and assisting with supplier payments.
• Assist with employee expense claims and follow up supporting receipts.
• Maintain supplier and customer information in the accounting system.
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare and process journal entries under supervision.
• Assist with month-end activities as required.
• Prepare basic reports and spreadsheets for the Finance team.
• Assist with collecting information and supporting documents for audits.
• Coordinate and book employee business travel, including flights and accommodation.
• Maintain finance records, documents and filing.
• Assist with general finance administration as required.
• Provide general support to the wider Finance team.
• Gradually take on additional accounting duties as knowledge and experience develop.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time-management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

Accounting/Finance qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Mulford is seeking a Trainee Accountant to support our Finance team with day-to-day accounting and administrative tasks. This junior position offers a clear path to broaden experience and take on increasing responsibilities under supervision.

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, you will assist with AP, journaling, reconciliations, and month-end activities, while developing accuracy, Excel skills, and teamwork in a busy Australian office.