Assistant Accountant

Job title : Assistant Accountant
Location : Sydney
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Salary : $80K+ superannuation
Contact name : Kellie-Ann Glassock
Contact email : kglassock@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : 1224364
The role and company
Our client is looking for an ambitious Assistant Accountant to join their accounting team. The role and the business is suited to someone who is hard-working, has a positive attitude and has a few years experience in an Assistant Accountant role. The candidate must be studying their CA/CPA and have full working rights as a permanent resident or citizen

Our client is a not-for-profit organisation that does meaningful work. The organisation is wanting a candidate that would like to grow their career within the organisation over the long-term. The role is also paying an attractive, above-market salary. 
  
The role
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for a mix of transactional and financial accounting tasks. 
  
Your key responsibilities will include:
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Balance Sheet reconciliations
  • Month-end and year-end financial reporting
  • Month-end closing process
  • Variance analysis
  • Assist in maintaining banking, assets and credit card functions
  • Other ad hoc tasks as required
Skills and Experience
  • Excellent knowledge of financial accounting and accounting principles
  • Tertiary qualification in Accounts / Finance / Business or Commerce
  • Studying their CPA or CA
  • Experience within an Assistant Accountant role
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong attention to detail and time management skills