Accounts Assistant - 3-Month Student Placement (Unpaid)

About the role

A recruitment partner is offering a structured 3-month student placement in accounts at the Sydney CBD head office of a well-established Australian food distribution company. It suits accounting or finance students who need industry experience as part of their course and want to see how finance works in a fast-moving distribution business. The placement is unpaid.

Key responsibilities

• Learn accounts payable and receivable processes in a high-volume wholesale business
• Match supplier invoices against purchase orders and deliveries
• Carry out bank reconciliations and month-end close procedures
• Work on inventory accounting across warehouses, including stock movements and stocktake adjustments
• Track freight, logistics and distribution costs
• Learn the basics of GST, BAS preparation and payroll processing
• See how finance works with purchasing, warehouse, logistics and sales teams
• Use cloud accounting software and advanced Excel in a real business setting

Required profile

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's, Master's or Diploma in Accounting, Finance or Commerce
• Required to complete a work placement or internship as part of your course
• Strong attention to detail and clear written and verbal communication
• Eager to learn and comfortable asking questions

Required skills

• Good Excel skills
• Cloud accounting software and advanced Excel

What we offer

• Hands-on learning in a finance team with a dedicated supervisor and regular check-ins
• Placement documentation and assessment support for your education provider
• A reference letter on successful completion
• Flexible days, e.g. 2-3 days per week, to fit around your studies
• A central CBD location close to public transport
• Support from the recruitment team before and during the placement

The placement lasts 3 months and starts as soon as possible. To apply, submit your resume, a short cover letter and confirmation from your education provider that a placement is part of your course; applications are reviewed as they arrive.