Assistant Accountant (Temp to Perm)
AXR Recruitment & Search ·www.axr.com.au
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Assistant Accountant (Temp to Perm)
Lower North Shore, NSW | Hybrid Work Arrangement
$75,000 to $90,000 base plus Superannuation and not for profit salary packaging
Job Brief
Our client is looking for an Assistant Accountant who enjoys doing the detailed work themselves: preparing journals and reconciliations directly in the finance system. You'll have the support of an experienced team as you build your accounting skills. The role suits someone studying CPA or CA who has come from AR or AP and is ready to move into accounting.
About Our Client
Our client is a well established not for profit organisation. The finance team is small, social and supportive, with a mix of experience levels and a strong focus on helping people grow. The function is currently bringing transactional work across from another state into Sydney, and this role is part of building that team.
Responsibilities
Lower North Shore, NSW | Hybrid Work Arrangement
$75,000 to $90,000 base plus Superannuation and not for profit salary packaging
Job Brief
Our client is looking for an Assistant Accountant who enjoys doing the detailed work themselves: preparing journals and reconciliations directly in the finance system. You'll have the support of an experienced team as you build your accounting skills. The role suits someone studying CPA or CA who has come from AR or AP and is ready to move into accounting.
About Our Client
Our client is a well established not for profit organisation. The finance team is small, social and supportive, with a mix of experience levels and a strong focus on helping people grow. The function is currently bringing transactional work across from another state into Sydney, and this role is part of building that team.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and post day to day journals across receivables and payables, including dishonoured direct debits and bank adjustments
- Prepare balance sheet and fixed asset reconciliations for review
- Complete daily and monthly bank and general ledger reconciliations
- Work with the accounts receivable team on the bad debt provision
- Support month end close, including journals and variance analysis
- Assist with audit preparation and keep supporting documentation accurate
- Visit sites occasionally to work with operational teams
- Experience in an accounting support, accounts receivable or accounts payable role, with a clear interest in moving into accounting
- Currently studying, or planning to start, CPA or CA
- An accounting degree or similar qualification is desirable
- Experience preparing journals and reconciliations
- Strong Excel skills and experience with an ERP system; Epicor is an advantage
- Experience in an environment where you deal directly with individuals or families, rather than businesses, is an advantage
- Happy to travel to sites from time to time; a driver's licence is an advantage
- Hybrid work arrangement and an office close to the Metro
- Extra family leave days on top of annual leave
- A long term role in a team that invests in your development while you complete your studies
Frequently asked questions
Who is hiring for the Assistant Accountant (Temp to Perm) role?
AXR Recruitment & Search is hiring for the Assistant Accountant (Temp to Perm) position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Assistant Accountant (Temp to Perm) job located?
The Assistant Accountant (Temp to Perm) role with AXR Recruitment & Search is based in Sydney, NSW, AU. The role is hybrid-friendly.
Is the Assistant Accountant (Temp to Perm) role remote?
Yes — the Assistant Accountant (Temp to Perm) position at AXR Recruitment & Search is hybrid. Candidates based in AU are preferred.
What does the Assistant Accountant (Temp to Perm) role pay?
AXR Recruitment & Search lists the Assistant Accountant (Temp to Perm) role at AUD 70,000–90,000 per year.
Is the Assistant Accountant (Temp to Perm) role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at AXR Recruitment & Search.
What experience level is the Assistant Accountant (Temp to Perm) role?
The Assistant Accountant (Temp to Perm) position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
How do I apply for the Assistant Accountant (Temp to Perm) role at AXR Recruitment & Search?
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