Assistant Accountant

11 hours ago

Council of the City of Sydney, Australia AccountAbility Full time

Assistant Accountant

- $90,000 + Super | 12month FTC view to extend or go Perm | Mascot, 2020

- A long-standing Australian organisation with strong international ties and a stable, supportive finance team.

- A full handover and structured training so you can settle in confidently before taking ownership of your responsibilities.

About the Position

We're recruiting an Assistant Accountant to join a well-established business. This is a 12-month contract to cover a parental leave period, beginning in early January 2026, with the possibility of extension depending on performance and business requirements.

Reporting to the Finance Manager/Controller, this role suits someone who enjoys a mix of routine accounting tasks and problem-solving across different parts of the finance function. The scope is broad, and the learning opportunities are strong.

Key Responsibilities

- Managing the full payable cycle, including processing invoices and preparing payment runs.

- Completing bank reconciliations and matching AP balances across multiple entities.

- Preparing GST workings and submitting monthly statutory requirements.

- Assisting with monthly cashflow forecasting

- Providing occasional payroll coverage when required.

- Updating recurring reports such as production costing summaries and attendance data.

What You'll Need to Succeed

- At least five years' experience in a similar accounting role.

- CPA qualifications are an advantage but not essential.

- Mandarin fluency is required to communicate effectively with overseas subsidiaries.

- Strong reconciliation ability and confident use of Excel.

- High accuracy, excellent organisation, and the ability to work to deadlines.

- Exposure to hourly payroll processing is beneficial but not required.

If you have the skills required, please APPLY NOW or for more information please email Mathilde at AccountAbility on Mathilde.Makrai@accountability.com.au

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