About the Company

This well established organisation operates within the heavy industries space. With operations nationally and a strategic growth mindset, they have established themselves as a trusted name in their industry, establishing strong relationships with their customers. The environment is down to earth and practical, yet values professionalism, accuracy and doing things properly. You’ll be supported by an experienced leadership team who are open to improvement, value collaboration, and appreciate people who take ownership of their work. If you enjoy working in a business where finance is closely connected to real world operations, this role will feel right at home.

About the Role

This is a varied and hands on Assistant Accountant role supporting the day to day running of the business. Working closely with the Financial Controller, you’ll be mentored to take ownership of core finance tasks while also supporting administration processes.

This role would suit someone who enjoys being across the detail but also likes to step back and help improve the way things are done. You’ll have the opportunity to influence systems, processes and reporting, while still keeping your hands on the transactional work that keeps the business running smoothly.

Key responsibilities include:

Accounts payable and receivable, including invoice processing and reconciliations

Payroll processing and employee expense reimbursements

Month end tasks, journals and reporting support

BAS and IAS preparation and lodgement

Debtors and creditors management

Maintaining accurate records, systems and compliance requirements

Ad hoc reporting and projects

About You

You’re a capable, organised and proactive finance professional who enjoys variety and autonomy. You’re comfortable rolling up your sleeves and working closely with operational teams, while maintaining a high level of accuracy and professionalism.

You’ll likely bring:

Proven experience in either a finance officer or assistant accountant role

Strong knowledge of AP/AR, payroll

Comfortable with complex reconciliations and investigation of discrepancies

Experience using Xero (essential); exposure to job costing or asset based systems is beneficial

Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills

Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships across the business

What’s on Offer

Full time, permanent role within a stable team

Opportunity to work closely with the Financial Controller and genuinely improve processes

A varied role where no two days are the same

Supportive, professional and down to earth workplace culture

Hybrid and some start/finish flexibility once training and onboarding are completed

Based in south west suburbs, onsite parking is available

If you’re an experienced Assistant Accountant who enjoys variety, ownership and working in a practical business environment — while still being part of a professional finance function — this is a great opportunity to make the role your own.

If this sounds like you, hit the APPLY button, alternatively for a confidential discussion, call Rachael @ people2people on 07 •••• •125.