Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant

• $70,000 - $75,000 + Super | Alexandria NSW 2015 (1 Day WFH)
• Fantastic entry-level accounting opportunity with full training provided to progress your career!
• 1-1 Mentorship, increase experience across AP, AR, Month end and exposure to Payroll

For Accounting Grads or Junior Accountants who are ready to build their accounting career with a business that invests in your development - Excellent for an aspiring accounting professional!

THE CLIENT

Our client is a well-established organisation looking for a motivated and career-focused Accounts Assistant to join their supportive team. This role is ideal for someone with accounting studies or early practical experience who is eager to learn, develop their skills, and build a long-term career in finance. The business places a strong focus on attitude, reliability, and potential, offering hands-on training and exposure to multiple business functions.

BENEFITS

• Excellent entry-level accounting opportunity with genuine career progression
• Work closely with an experienced Finance Manager and mentor
• Broad exposure across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll and Administration
• Opportunity to develop experience across Australian and New Zealand operations
• Training and development provided to help accelerate your career
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Modern offices located in Alexandria
• Primarily office-based role with flexibility to work from home 1 day per week

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will gain exposure across a broad range of accounting and administrative responsibilities including:

• Processing supplier invoices and supporting the Accounts Payable function
• Generating customer invoices, allocating payments and assisting with Accounts Receivable activities
• Completing reconciliations and resolving account discrepancies
• Supporting payroll administration and maintaining payroll records
• Assisting with reporting and finance administration activities
• Managing incoming calls, emails and general office administration
• Supporting onboarding, employee records and HR administration processes
• Providing general business support across finance, administration and operations

THE PERSON

• Accounting knowledge through studies or practical experience
• Understanding of debits, credits and reconciliations
• Certificate, Diploma or Degree qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field highly regarded
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently once trained
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll or Administration will be highly regarded
• Exposure to ERP systems, MYOB, Xero, SAP or similar would be advantageous
• Australian Citizenship, Graudate Visa or Permanent Residency required

If you're looking for a role that will provide hands-on training, broad exposure and a genuine pathway into accounting, apply now.

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(AccountAbility has been specialising in accounting, payroll and finance recruitment across the Sydney market for 20+ years. If this particular role isn't quite right, please reach out to Gina Morley for a confidential discussion about other opportunities.)