Assistant Accountant

Your part-time Assistant Accountant experience is required for this niche business.

Your New Company
Our client is a fast-growing and innovative business experiencing an exciting period of growth and expansion. They are seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their close-knit finance team in a newly created position, working directly alongside an experienced and supportive CFO.This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys a hands-on role and is looking to broaden their experience beyond transactional finance. Initially focused on core finance operations, the position offers a clear pathway into month-end processes, reporting, reconciliations, and broader commercial accounting responsibilities. Offering flexibility around working hours and a collaborative team environment, this role would suit someone seeking a genuine accounting position while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Your Role
Reporting directly to the CFO, you will take ownership of key day-to-day finance functions and play an integral role in supporting the continued growth of the business.Key responsibilities include:

• Daily bank reconciliations across multiple accounts
• End-to-end Accounts Payable processing
• Preparation of payroll, including STP and superannuation processing
• Processing commissions and recipient-created tax invoices (RCTIs)
• Reconciliation of merchant settlements and billing activities
• Investigating and resolving reconciliation discrepancies and exceptions
• Assisting with month-end journals and balance sheet reconciliations
• Supporting BAS preparation and financial reporting activities
• Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation
• Contributing to process improvements and financial system efficiencies

What youll need
To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant, Accounts Officer, Bookkeeper or similar finance position
• Demonstrated experience managing bank reconciliations and Accounts Payable functions
• Exposure to payroll processing and general accounting activities
• Strong working knowledge of Xero or a similar cloud-based accounting system
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• A proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to work autonomously
• A willingness to learn and develop within a growing business environment

What youll get in return

• Permanent part-time opportunity offering 30 hours per week
• Flexibility across 4 or 5 working days
• Direct mentoring and support from an experienced CFO
• Genuine career development into broader accounting and reporting responsibilities
• Exposure to a high-volume, growing and commercially focused business
• Supportive, collaborative and people-focused culture
• Long-term stability with a business entering an exciting growth phase
• Potential future hybrid flexibility once established in the position

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to
moanna.yates@hays.com.au or phone: Ph: 0404 305 351.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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