Assistant Accountant - Temporary to Permanent

Job title : Assistant Accountant - Temporary to Permanent
Location : Victoria
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Job reference : 1746016
Company Overview
An established and purpose-driven organisation operating across the environmental and infrastructure space is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their growing finance team. With a strong focus on sustainability, long-term impact and continuous improvement, this business offers a collaborative culture and the opportunity to be part of meaningful projects that make a real difference.

The Role
Reporting to the Finance Manager, this role is a key support function within the finance team, providing hands-on assistance across core finance operations. The position will suit someone early in their accounting career who enjoys variety, ownership of processes and working closely with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities
  • Supporting month-end close activities
  • Bank and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Posting journal entries
  • Updating the General Ledger
  • Working collaboratively on ad-hoc reporting tasks as requested by the Senior Accountants and Financial Manager  
  • Liaising with internal operational teams and external suppliers
  • Identifying opportunities for process improvement and efficiencies
The Candidate
  • Degree qualified in Accounting or a related discipline
  • 2+ years’ experience in an Assistant Accountant or finance operations role
  • Strong exposure to accounts payable and cash reconciliations
  • CA/CPA qualification (or working toward)
  • Confident communicator with the ability to work with non-finance stakeholders
  • Well organised, detail-oriented and able to manage competing priorities
  • Intermediate to advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems
  • A positive, proactive attitude with a desire to learn and grow
How to apply
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now.