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Assistant Accountant
- Posted26 April 2026
- Salary$90000 per annum
- LocationNew South Wales
- Job type Temporary
- Discipline Accounting & Finance
- ReferenceBH-17240
Job description
Assistant Accountant | 6-Week Contract | Full-Time Potential | Immediate Start
• Immediate start opportunity with potential to transition into a permanent role
• Hybrid working arrangement based in the CBD
• Build experience across core finance and payroll in a supportive team
Client Details
Our client is a well-regarded education provider in the heart of the CBD, currently undergoing positive change and continuous improvement. Known for its engaged culture and commitment to developing its people, this is an organisation where your contribution is valued.
Description
This is a great opportunity for an Assistant Accountant to join a supportive finance team on an initial 6-week contract, with genuine potential to transition into a permanent role for the right person.
You will assist with day-to-day payroll processing and finance operations while building your skills across reconciliations, reporting and month-end support. This role suits someone looking to grow their accounting career in a stable, people-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities
Profile
You are a motivated and detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment.
• Immediate start opportunity with potential to transition into a permanent role
• Hybrid working arrangement based in the CBD
• Build experience across core finance and payroll in a supportive team
Client Details
Our client is a well-regarded education provider in the heart of the CBD, currently undergoing positive change and continuous improvement. Known for its engaged culture and commitment to developing its people, this is an organisation where your contribution is valued.
Description
This is a great opportunity for an Assistant Accountant to join a supportive finance team on an initial 6-week contract, with genuine potential to transition into a permanent role for the right person.
You will assist with day-to-day payroll processing and finance operations while building your skills across reconciliations, reporting and month-end support. This role suits someone looking to grow their accounting career in a stable, people-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting with month-end close processes
- Supporting balance sheet and bank reconciliations
- Assisting with AP/AR and general ledger tasks
- Maintaining accurate finance records
- Supporting process improvements and system enhancements
- Assisting with end-to-end payroll processing
- Supporting payroll compliance, awards interpretation and related reporting
- Assisting with employee payroll queries
- Supporting payroll reconciliations and related reporting
Profile
You are a motivated and detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment.
- CA or CPA qualified, or studying towards
- Payroll experience preferable
- Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
- Background in an Assistant Accountant, Finance Officer or similar role
- Exposure to reconciliations and month-end support
- Comfortable with transactional finance including AP/AR
- Strong communication skills and a proactive approach
