Assistant Accountant

About the role

A stable, growing security-sector business serving government, private and commercial clients is recruiting an Assistant Accountant in Wetherill Park, Western Sydney. Reporting to the finance team, the role covers financial accounting, transactional accounting and payroll, with month-end processes, payroll and accounts payable and receivable. It is office-based, five days a week, with onsite parking available.

Key responsibilities

• Manage month-end close, including general ledger reconciliations and reporting
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Process end-to-end payroll accurately and in compliance
• Manage GST transactions and prepare and lodge BAS
• Perform GL coding, expense processing and general ledger maintenance
• Assist with financial reporting and ongoing accounting needs
• Support transactional accounting during team members' leave

Required profile

• Previous experience as an Assistant Accountant or similar hands-on accounting role
• Essential: strong end-to-end payroll processing experience
• Experience overseeing or managing AP and AR functions
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple responsibilities

Required skills

• Sound understanding of month-end processes, reconciliations, GST and BAS
• MYOB experience highly regarded; exposure to Employment Hero and SimPRO advantageous

What we offer

• Salary up to $110,000 plus superannuation, depending on experience
• Permanent, full-time position in a stable, growing business
• Onsite parking