Assistant Accountant

Professional Search Group ·www.professionalsearchgroup.com.au

Location Kenwick, WA, Australia
Work type Hybrid
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
Finance & Accounting
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Immediate Start | Flexible Working Hours | Contract Until 18 Dec 26

Our client is seeking an experienced Finance Officer, Assistant Accountant, or Accountant to join their finance team on a contract basis. This newly created role has arisen due to a recent acquisition and presents an excellent opportunity to contribute to finance transformation initiatives, process improvements, and business integration activities.

Based in Perth’s southern suburbs, you will play a key role in month-end reporting, reconciliations, inventory analysis, and the documentation of finance processes, while supporting the wider finance team through a period of growth and change.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with month-end close activities and financial reporting
  • Perform balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations
  • Support inventory reconciliations and stocktake processes
  • Analyse and manipulate large datasets using Excel
  • Map and document existing finance processes and workflows
  • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through process enhancement and automation
  • Assist with finance integration activities arising from a recent acquisition
  • Provide general accounting and finance support to the broader team

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Previous experience as a Finance Officer, Assistant Accountant, or Accountant
  • Strong month-end accounting and reconciliation experience
  • Experience with inventory accounting, stocktakes, or stock reconciliations
  • Advanced Excel skills and the ability to work confidently with large volumes of data
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and documentation skills
  • The ability to quickly understand, evaluate, and improve existing processes

Desirable Skills & Experience

  • Experience using MYOB (preferred but not essential)
  • Exposure to process mapping, finance transformation, or system improvement projects
  • Relevant accounting qualifications, or currently working towards CA or CPA accreditation

What's on Offer?

  • Immediate start
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Opportunity to contribute to a business transformation and acquisition project
  • Competitive hourly rate package
  • Contract through to 18 Dec 26
  • Potential for the role to become permanent, subject to business requirements and performance
 
Apply today. Interviews will be conducted as suitable applications are received, and the position will close once a successful candidate is appointed.

 

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Who is hiring for the Assistant Accountant role?
Professional Search Group is hiring for the Assistant Accountant position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Assistant Accountant job located?
The Assistant Accountant role with Professional Search Group is based in Kenwick, WA, AU. The role is hybrid-friendly.
Is the Assistant Accountant role remote?
Yes — the Assistant Accountant position at Professional Search Group is hybrid. Candidates based in AU are preferred.
Is the Assistant Accountant role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Professional Search Group.
What experience level is the Assistant Accountant role?
The Assistant Accountant position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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