Assistant Accountant

Overview

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Work type: Ongoing Full Time
Location: Adelaide
Categories: Accounting/Finance/Business

- Permanent full time role
- Free onsite parking, near CBD
- Assist and step in for the Team Leader for the accounting functions across the division
- Base salary $88K to $94K plus 15.4% ABC Nominated Super

The Role

The ABC is looking for an Assistant Accountant to join the centralised accounts team based in Collinswood, Adelaide. The role will see you support the invoicing and accounting functions across the division by assisting in maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, supporting the Accounts Team Leader, and providing assistance with asset accounting processes.

The Job

- Prepare and/or review balance sheet reconciliations.
- Ensure the completion of vendor confirmations, review and approval of domestic and overseas payment runs.
- Coordination and maintenance of recurring payments, vendor account reconciliations and review of daily customer receipts.
- Assistance with collection of aged debts and handling of queries.
- Support the Asset Accountant with the annual asset administration, managing the asset accounting email inbox as a backup, assistance with processing forms and updating the asset register, reporting and reconciliations regarding assets.

You are looking to invigorate your career, will hold tertiary level qualification in accounting and ideally some relevant work experience in accounts receivable and accounting.

You'll also be able to demonstrate:

- Accomplished ability to develop and maintain strong internal and external stakeholder relationships.
- Keen attention to detail, advanced analytical skills, and the ability to problem solve a broad range of technical accounts queries.
- Intermediate skills in MS Excel.
- Demonstrated experience in supervising a small team.
- Effective time-management skills, with ability to work towards deadlines.
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Preferred experience with SAP Finance.

Position Description

Position Description: 50057835 ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT.pdf

About You

You are looking to invigorate your career, will hold tertiary level qualification in accounting and ideally some relevant work experience in accounts receivable and accounting.

- Accomplished ability to develop and maintain strong internal and external stakeholder relationships.
- Keen attention to detail, advanced analytical skills, and the ability to problem solve a broad range of technical accounts queries.
- Intermediate skills in MS Excel.
- Demonstrated experience in supervising a small team.
- Effective time-management skills, with ability to work towards deadlines.
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Preferred experience with SAP Finance.

What we can offer you

- 15.4% ABC Nominated Super.
- Paid parental, carer's and supporting partner leave.
- Salary packaging.
- ABC Mentoring.

About the ABC

The ABC is the nation's most trusted and independent source of Australian conversations, culture, and stories. With over 4,000 employees from diverse backgrounds across over 50 locations around Australia and overseas, we are proud to create, curate and deliver high-quality content that informs, educates and entertains Australian communities.

The ABC Adelaide branch is a great place to work and feel a part of a team. Nestled in leafy Collinswood and out of the hustle and bustle of the CBD, there is free onsite car parking, a café and gym for employees to enjoy.

More information

In line with our focus on diversity and inclusion, applications are strongly encouraged from Indigenous Australians, people from a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability and LGBTQIA+ individuals. The ABC also aims to achieve a gender-balanced workforce.

To request recruitment and selection information in alternate formats, request adjustments, or if you have accessibility requirements please contact accessibility@abc.net.au

We are unable to accept email applications, please ensure that you submit your application via the online portal.

We respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position.

Applicants only with a valid passport and visa are eligible to apply for this permanent role.

Advertised: 22 Sep 2025 12:00 PM Cen. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 06 Oct 2025 11:55 PM Cen. Australia Daylight Time

Seeking an Assistant Accountant to maintain the integrity of the general ledger, support the Accounts Team Leader, and provide assistance with the asset accounting processes.

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