Assistant Accountant

• $80,000 - $85,000 + Super + Great Perks | High-performing Investment Firm
• Exposure to multiple entities | Excel-heavy role | Supportive team in beautiful offices
• Eastern Suburbs, 2028 | 5 mins to public transport | Long-term career development
  
  

A growing, privately held investment business is seeking an ambitious and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to support their finance team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-performing environment and is excited to take ownership of a variety of tasks while working closely with an experienced finance function.

THE CLIENT

This high-performing commercial investment firm has carved out a unique space in the Australian market, delivering tailored financial solutions to a select portfolio of borrowers while providing investors with access to stable, income-producing opportunities. Known for its collaborative culture, long employee tenure, and dynamic pace, the company offers exposure to an interesting and complex business model backed by a high-calibre leadership team. Their offices are beautifully presented and located just minutes from public transport in the Eastern Suburbs.

BENEFITS

• Excellent team culture - supportive, social, and passionate about what they do
• Long-term career growth - be mentored by experienced leaders and exposed to advanced reporting
• On-the-job learning - access to complex structures and transaction processing
• Convenient location - close to transport, shops, and cafés
• Stability - a well-established business with strong investor backing
  
  

THE ROLE

• Perform bank reconciliations across multiple entities
• Process invoices, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
• Assist with monthly reporting and updating financial workpapers
• Set up payments in banking platforms
• Assist with broker trail and investor distributions
• Maintain and update the loan register
• Support BAS preparation and audit processes
• Handle investor transactions (fund allocations, redemptions, holdings transfers)
• Contribute to year-end financial reports and assist external auditors
• Continuously improve financial processes, tools, and documentation
  
  

THE PERSON

• Experience in accounts payable/receivable or bookkeeping
• Comfortable with a high volume of transactions
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in financial work
• A proactive communicator with strong written and verbal skills
• Collaborative, trustworthy, and committed to delivering high-quality work
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs) essential
• Experience with MYOB is desirable but not essential
  
  

If you're looking for a role that combines technical exposure, career progression, and an excellent company culture, apply now or contact Mathilde Makrai at AccountAbility on 02 8296 5322 for a confidential discussion.