Assistant Accountant

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia CROSSMARK Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

We're on the lookout for an Assistant Accountant to join our collaborative finance team in Sydney on a 12M maternity leave cover opportunity.

This role is perfect for someone who's eager to grow their career in accounting, gain exposure across a wide range of financial tasks, and be supported while working towards your CA or CPA qualification.

About Us

At DKSH Smollan, we partner with some of the world's most iconic brands and retailers. Our success is built on people – and we're proud to have been recognised as one of the Great Places to Work for 4 consecutive years.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

  • Culture & Growth – Be part of an environment where we value belonging, engagement, foster learning, and grow future leaders.
  • Recognition & Reward – Be valued for your expertise with opportunities for professional growth.
  • Balance & Wellbeing – Hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 from home), wellbeing programs, and a supportive team.

What You'll Be Doing

As part of a supportive and hands-on finance team, you'll work closely with the Financial Accountant and Finance Manager across everything from month-end reporting and reconciliations through to tax compliance, audit preparation, and budgeting support.

You'll gain valuable experience in a business that values continuous improvement and strong cross-functional relationships.

  • Assist with month-end processing including cost allocations, journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations.
  • Support with Divisional and Group reporting and updates.
  • Prepare and assist with tax compliance (BAS, GST, FBT, ABS surveys, and global reporting requirements).
  • Maintain Fixed Assets, Lease, and Liability registers.
  • Assist in preparing for financial audits (parent and subsidiary reporting).
  • Partner with client service and management teams on process improvements and troubleshooting.
  • Assist with Accounts Payable (AP) activities, including vendor set-ups and vendor management, raising purchase orders (POs), supporting invoice & payment processing, and troubleshooting AP related issues.
  • Support forecasting, budgeting, and ad-hoc projects.

What We're Looking For

  • A Commerce/Business degree (Accounting/Finance focus).
  • Currently studying or planning to study CA/CPA.
  • Experience with financial systems (SAP/HFM preferred) and solid Excel skills.
  • Understanding of accounting, tax compliance (income tax, GST, FBT), and cost control principles.
  • Strong attention to detail, analytical mindset, and commercial awareness.
  • Great time management skills and the ability to adapt to shifting priorities.
  • A collaborative, team-focused approach – but also able to work independently.

If you're looking for a role that will develop your accounting career while offering variety, mentorship, and the chance to make an impact, we'd love to

hear from you.

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