Assistant Accountant
Job title : | Assistant Accountant |
Location : | Perth |
Job type : | Contract or Temp |
Salary : | Salary |
Contact name : | Paris Castledine |
Contact email : | pcastledine@sharpandcarter.com.au |
Job reference : | 1662535 |
Our client is a well-established and reputable organisation with operations across Australia. Known for their commitment to safety, innovation, and excellence, they deliver specialised services across multiple industries and pride themselves on their collaborative and inclusive culture. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing finance team in the Perth CBD on a 9-month maternity leave contract.
The role:
Reporting to the Financial Accountant, you will play an integral part in supporting financial reporting, month-end processes, and continuous improvement initiatives. Your key responsibilities will include:
• Processing daily banking transactions and preparing reconciliations
• Preparing and posting month-end journals including payroll, accruals, and prepayments
• Assisting with monthly reporting for internal and external stakeholders
• Supporting the FP&A team with accounting and month-end activities
• Reconciling and processing complex supplier invoices
• Assisting with corporate credit card processing and AP tasks as required
• Providing coverage for key roles during periods of leave
• Participating in process improvement and ad-hoc project work
The candidate:
• Tertiary qualification in Accounting (CA/CPA preferred)
• Minimum of 3 years’ accounting experience in a similar role
• Advanced Excel and large ERP system experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• High attention to detail and professional integrity
We are looking for someone with extensive experience to enter this role and hit the ground running!
If you’re looking for your next challenge and enjoy working within a collaborative, supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your resume to Paris Castledine at pcastledine@sharpandcarter.com.au