Senior Accounts Assistant

Programmed; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Programmed Maintenance Services in Girraween, NSW, is seeking an experienced Senior Accounts Assistant to support the Financial Controller across financial accounting, AP, AR, reporting, reconciliations, compliance, and business support activities.

This hands-on, varied role suits a proactive accounting professional who collaborates across finance and operations, contributing to process improvements and accurate financial records.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Senior Assistant Accountant or similar finance position.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and month-end processes.
• ERP experience; Dynamics AX experience will be highly regarded.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset and the ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounts payable function: invoice processing, supplier accounts, payments, reconciliations and vendor relationships.
• Support accounts receivable activities: invoicing, customer accounts, credit notes, collections and follow-ups on debts.
• Process employee expenses and company credit card reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate financial records in the ERP system 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.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Reconciliations

Month End

ERP Systems

Microsoft Excel

Dynamics AX

Tools

Dynamics AX

ERP Systems

Job description

Programmed Maintenance Services – Girraween NSW

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.

If you are an experienced finance professional looking for a diverse role where you can take ownership and continue developing your accounting career, we encourage you to apply.

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.

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