Assistant Accountant

Job title : Assistant Accountant
Location : Sydney
Job type : Contract or Temp
Salary : $75,000 Package
Contact name : Niall Hoolahan
Contact email : nhoolahan@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : 972090
About the role 
Due to an internal promotion, this established aged care organisation is looking for an ambitious and energetic Assistant Accountant to join their accounting team, initially on a 6 month FTC with the chance to go permanent. The role and the business is suited to someone who is flexible, pro-active and multi-tasking, and can manage effectively and with a sense of urgency in a high achieving and fast moving environment.

The responsibilities
Reporting to the Senior Management Accountant, you will be responsible for (but not limited to) the following duties:
  • Complete daily bank reconciliations.
  • Prepare monthly journal entries.
  • Assistance with effective cash flow management.
  • Quarterly statutory reporting (BAS).
  • Assist/oversee the AR process
  • Process account adjustments and handle internal queries. 
  • Assist with month end closure 
The successful applicant will have
  • Bachelor degree in Accounting.
  • 2 years experience in a similar role.
  • Ideally studying toward your CPA/CA 
  • Any experience working in aged care is an advantage
  • Exceptional communication skills.
  • Advance knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
  • Adapt to a faced pace environment.
Additional benefits
  • Generous package.
  • Career development.
  • Close to public transport.