Senior Accounts Assistant

PERSOL; Sydney; On-site; AUD 64,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring from Financial Controller

Friendly team environment

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

PERSOL is seeking an experienced Senior Accounts Assistant in Sydney to support financial accounting, AP/AR, reporting and compliance. The role reports to the Financial Controller and covers end‑to‑end accounting duties across multiple finance functions.

Ideal candidates will have strong Excel skills, solid experience with ERP systems (Dynamics AX preferred), and a proactive approach to process improvements.

Qualifications

• From the job: Senior Assistant Accountant or similar finance role with broad exposure across financial accounting, AP/ AR, reporting and compliance.
• Experience with ERP systems, Dynamics AX is highly regarded.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail with good organisational abilities.
• Proactive, independent worker with effective communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Manage full accounts payable: invoice processing, vendor maintenance, payments, reconciliations, vendor relations.
• Support accounts receivable: invoicing, customer accounts, credit notes, collections.
• Process employee expenses and company card reconciliations.
• Maintain financial records in ERP and support process improvements.
• Assist with daily banking activities and cash management.
• Perform reconciliations across bank, supplier, customer, and GL accounts; support month‑end close.
• Support BAS preparation and GST compliance; prepare regular management reports.
• Assist with stock reconciliations and fixed asset registers; forecast cash flow.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Month‑end processes

ERP systems

Dynamics AX

Microsoft Excel

Cash flow reporting

Communication

Tools

Dynamics AX

ERP systems

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.

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.

To learn more about life at PERSOL, visit persolaustralia.com
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