Senior Accounts Assistant

Programmed; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring from Financial Controller

Career development

Friendly team

Job summary

PERSOL is seeking an experienced Senior Accounts Assistant in New South Wales to join a growing organisation. You will work directly with the Financial Controller across accounts payable, receivable, reporting, and reconciliations, contributing to robust financial operations.

This hands-on role requires initiative, strong Excel skills, ERP experience (Dynamics AX preferred), and the ability to collaborate across finance and business teams. A supportive, team-oriented environment is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Senior Assistant Accountant or similar finance role.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations and month-end processes.
• ERP systems experience; Dynamics AX is highly regarded.
• Excel proficiency (intermediate to advanced).
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Proactive, solutions-focused with good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable function including invoices, payments and vendor relations.
• Support accounts receivable activities such as invoicing and collections.
• Process employee expenses and credit card reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate records in the ERP system and improve processes.
• Assist with daily banking and cash management tasks.
• Prepare regular financial and operational reports for management.
• Support month-end close, BAS/GST compliance, and audits.
• Provide backup and administrative support across the finance team.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Reconciliations

Month-end processes

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Proactive problem solving

Tools

ERP systems

Dynamics AX

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has become available for an experienced Senior Accounts Assistant to join a well-established and growing organisation. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, this role offers broad exposure across financial accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reporting, reconciliations, compliance, and business support activities.

This is a varied, hands‑on position suited to a proactive accounting professional who enjoys working across multiple areas of finance and making a genuine contribution to business operations.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Operations

• Manage the full accounts payable function, including invoice processing, supplier account maintenance, payment runs, reconciliations, and vendor relationships.
• Support accounts receivable activities, including invoicing, customer account management, credit notes, collections, and follow-up of outstanding debts.
• Process employee expenses and company credit card reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate financial records within the ERP system and support ongoing process improvements.
• Assist with daily banking activities and cash management processes.

Reporting and Reconciliations

• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations across bank accounts, supplier accounts, customer accounts, and the general ledger.
• Assist with month-end close activities and reporting deadlines.
• Reconcile intercompany transactions, accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, and inventory-related accounts.
• Support BAS preparation and GST compliance requirements.
• Prepare regular financial and operational reports for management.

Inventory and Business Support

• Assist with stock reconciliations, inventory reporting, and inventory adjustments.
• Maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules.
• Support warranty claim reconciliations and related stakeholder communications.
• Assist with forecasting and cash flow reporting as required.

Compliance and Administration

• Support annual audits and statutory reporting requirements.
• Assist with payroll and HR administration when required.
• Maintain documentation and records to support internal controls and compliance obligations.
• Provide administrative support across the business, including travel coordination, office administration, and general operational tasks when required.
• Act as a backup for finance and administration team members during periods of leave.

To be successdful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Previous experience in a Senior Assistant Accountant, Assistant Accountant, Senior Accounts Officer, or similar finance position.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and month-end processes.
• Experience working with ERP systems; Dynamics AX experience will be highly regarded.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and the ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to support the wider team.

Whats on offer:

• Opportunity to join a stable and growing organisation.
• Broad end-to-end accounting responsibilities.
• Direct support and mentoring from an experienced Financial Controller.
• Friendly and collaborative team environment.
• Long-term career development opportunities.

Who we are

At PERSOL, we connect people to meaningful work and growth. With decades of experience and a future-focused mindset, we're here to support your career journey. We offer fresh opportunities, trusted guidance, and a people-first approach.

We're committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace that embraces diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. We strongly encourage applications from women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, and individuals from all communities.

Ready to make your next move?

To learn more about life at PERSOL, visit persolaustralia.com Or follow us on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/persolapac for the latest updates and opportunities.