Position: Assistant Accountant
Company: MPES Group Aust Pty Ltd
Location: Guildford, NSW
Status: Full Time
Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 package

Application Close: 19/6/25

About the Role
MPES Group Aust Pty Ltd is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Assistant Accountant to join our growing finance team. Based in Smithfield, NSW, this full-time role offers the opportunity to support the Finance Manager and contribute to the accuracy and efficiency of our financial processes across multiple entities. As an Assistant Accountant, you will play a key role in ensuring precise financial reporting, assisting management in making informed decisions, and meeting both internal and statutory reporting obligations.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable & Expense Management:

Process supplier invoices, expense claims, and credit card transactions.

Handle inter-entity invoices and reconciliations of supplier statements.

Prepare weekly and monthly supplier payments.

Accounts Receivable:

Maintain and update the customer master file.

Generate and email customer invoices.

Process inter-entity invoices.

Manage accounts receivable ledgers and follow up on overdue accounts both verbally and in writing.

Banking:

Record daily, weekly, and monthly bank transactions.

Review and reconcile bank statements.

Payroll:

Prepare and process weekly payroll.

Maintain employee master files.

Accounting Support:

Assist with monthly reporting of Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet reconciliations.

Support the preparation of monthly/quarterly BAS filings, ensuring compliance with tax reporting and payment obligations (GST, PAYG, FBT).

Aid in the preparation of payroll tax returns.

Assist in the preparation of financial statements, management reports, month-end close, year-end duties, budgets, and reconciliations.

Help the Accountant with tax lodgements and other compliance requirements.

Reporting Line: Finance Manager

Qualifications and Requirements

Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent qualification.

Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in an Assistant Accountant or Bookkeeping role.

Technical Skills:

Proficient in Microsoft Excel (intermediate to advanced).

Experience with MYOB or Xero.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of accounting and reporting.

Personal Attributes:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Organised with a methodical approach to work and problem-solving.

Familiarity with payroll and award legislation is highly desirable.