Assistant Accountant

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join a high-performing finance team with a beautiful not-for-profit based in Melbourne CBD. Here, you will play a key role in supporting day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accurate transaction processing, reconciliations, compliance activities and month-end reporting.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional looking to broaden their experience in a collaborative and purpose-driven environment.


The Role

Key responsibilities will include (but not limited to) the following:

• Process employee expense claims and corporate credit card transactions.
• Manage corporate card administration, including new card setup, amendments and cancellations.
• Perform bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Process revenue transactions, practitioner billing and other accounting activities.
• Maintain supplier and customer records within finance systems.
• Assist with fixed asset accounting and reconciliations.
• Prepare and post month-end journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Support month-end reporting and audit requirements.
• Respond to finance-related enquiries and provide support to internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to process improvements and maintain compliance with financial policies and procedures.

• Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant, Finance Officer or similar role.
• Strong reconciliation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience using accounting systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A collaborative approach and excellent stakeholder engagement skills.

Applicants must have full Australian working rights and be willing to complete relevant background and compliance checks.