Temporary Assistant Accountant

Richard Lloyd Recruitment; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Richard Lloyd Recruitment in Sydney CBD NSW is seeking an Assistant Accountant for a 4–6 month contract. The role offers hybrid flexibility with the option for part-time school hours (4–5 hours/day, five days/week) or a full-time arrangement.

Potential for home-based work after settling in and possible permanency for the right candidate. Responsibilities include managing time-based billings, trust account processing, AP support, and assisting with cash reporting and reconciliations using Xero.

Qualifications

• Immediately available to start work.
• Professional services experience ideally from a legal environment.
• Experience with time-based billings, Accounts Payable, reconciliations or trust accounting will be highly regarded.
• Open to either the part-time school-hours arrangement or the full-time option.
• For the full-time option, broader experience with payroll, journals or month-end support is advantageous.
• A professional presentation, clear communication style and ability to work efficiently with the Finance Manager.

Responsibilities

• Manage time-based billings by following up timesheets and finalising invoices.
• Process trust account receipts, payments and related disbursements accurately.
• Support Accounts Payable, including supplier reconciliations, payments and payment runs.
• Assist with cash reporting, bank reconciliations and a small amount of credit control and collections.
• Liaise with colleagues across the business to collate information and maintain accurate finance records in Xero.

Skills

Professional services experience

Legal environment exposure

Attention to detail

Tools

Xero

Reconciliations

Job description

Richard Lloyd Recruitment – Sydney CBD NSW

Contract

Hybrid

16h ago , from Richard Lloyd Accounting Recruitment

Flexible Hours, Respected Business

Company Background

Our client is a highly respected, professional services business with approximately 45 employees and a strong reputation for specialist expertise. Based in corporate Sydney CBD offices, the business offers a polished, professional environment and continues to grow.

The Role

This is a 4–6 month temporary Assistant Accountant opportunity supporting a lean finance function through its busiest period. The role can be structured as part-time school hours of four to five hours per day, five days a week, or as a full-time position for a slightly more experienced candidate able to take on additional responsibilities such as payroll and journals. One day working from home may be available once settled, with potential for further flexibility over time. While permanency is not expected, it may be considered for the right person.

Duties include:

• Manage time-based billings by following up timesheets and finalising invoices through a clear, documented process
• Process trust account receipts, payments and related disbursements accurately
• Support Accounts Payable, including supplier reconciliations, payments and payment runs
• Assist with cash reporting, bank reconciliations and a small amount of credit control and collections
• Liaise with colleagues across the business to collate information and maintain accurate finance records in Xero

Your Background

To be considered for this Assistant Accountant role, you’ll bring:

• Immediately available to start work
• Professional services experience ideally from a legal environment
• Experience with time-based billings, Accounts Payable, reconciliations or trust accounting will be highly regarded
• Open to either the part-time school-hours arrangement or the full-time option
• For the full-time option, broader experience with payroll, journals or month-end support is advantageous
• A professional presentation, clear communication style and ability to work efficiently with the Finance Manager