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8 results for Assistant Accountant in Sydney, New South Wales

Assistant Accountant
  • Sydney CBD, New South Wales
  • remote
  • Permanent placement
  • 85000 - 85000 AUD / Yearly
  • <table width="680"><tbody><tr><td width="507"><p><strong>Assistant Accountant</strong></p><p><em>Location: Walking distance from the CBD, Sydney </em><em>(full time in the office)<br /> </em><em>Salary: Max $85,000 + Superannuation + Extra staff benefits<br /> <br /> </em></p><p><strong>The Company</strong></p><p>We are <strong>exclusively partnering</strong> with a leading <strong>hospitality group operating worldwide and across multiple states in Australia</strong>. The business is recognised for its strong culture, collaborative working environment, and genuine commitment to bringing the best out of its people. With a well-structured head office and continued growth, the group invests heavily in its teams, systems, and long-term development.<br /> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Reporting to the Group Finance Manager, you will work very closely with the Assistant Finance Manager and the broader finance team of six.</p><p>The Assistant Accountant plays a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting and supporting commercial decision-making across a large, multi-entity hospitality business. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys pace, complexity, and being part of a supportive, high-calibre team.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Month-end close including journals, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Maintaining the general ledger across multiple entities</li><li>Daily bank and credit card reconciliations</li><li>BAS preparation and lodgement</li><li>Intercompany accounting and reconciliations</li><li>Variance analysis and posting adjusting journals</li><li>Assisting with budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis</li><li>Supporting statutory reporting, audits, and ATO compliance</li><li>Contributing to continuous improvement of finance processes and internal controls</li><li>Transactional finance is outsourced, allowing this role to fully focus on month-end, analysis, and reporting.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Your Profile</strong></p><p>You are a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment and enjoys working closely with senior stakeholders.</p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">You will ideally have:</span></p><ul><li>A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance</li><li>CPA or CA studies underway (highly regarded)</li><li>3+ years' experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar role</li><li>Experience within the hospitality industry (retail or other multi-site environments also well regarded)</li><li>Exposure to large ERP systems (Oracle NetSuite ideally)</li><li>Multi-entity accounting experience</li><li>Strong Excel skills and attention to detail</li><li>Confident communication skills and ability to meet deadlines</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What's On Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Exclusive opportunity with a global hospitality group</li><li>Close exposure to experienced finance leaders</li><li>Clear career development opportunities</li><li>Supportive, inclusive, and high-performing team culture</li><li>Competitive salary with extra benefits</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Apply Today</strong></p><p>Please send your resume by clicking on the <strong>Apply</strong> button.</p><p><em>Reference Number: (</em><a href="https://rh--c.vf.force.com/a1GVT0000060mUD"><em>06800-0013374514</em></a><em>)</em></p><p><strong><em> </em></strong></p><h4>This is an on-site position.</h4></td></tr></tbody></table><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/WWFuaS5Cb3JtYW5zLjY4ODU4LjEwNjc1QHJoaWF1cy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
  • 2026-02-02T00:08:02Z
Assistant Accountant - Immediate Start
  • Randwick, New South Wales
  • remote
  • Project
  • 42 - 42 AUD / Hourly
  • <table width="680"><tbody><tr><td width="552"><p><strong> </strong><strong>The Company</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Our client is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their team, with an immediate start. This is a temporary position, responsible for assisting with AP, reconciliations and month-end.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Balance Sheet Reconciliations</li><li>Preparing the P&amp;L and Balance Sheet</li><li>Bank Reconciliations</li><li>Posting of journals</li><li>Assisting with budgeting and forecasting</li><li>Assisting with Accounts Payable</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>To be considered for the position</strong></p><ul><li>Prior experience in transactional finance and month-end accounting</li><li>Strong attention to detail and accuracy</li><li>Good organizational and communication skills</li><li>Ability to work independently and meet deadlines</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p></td></tr></tbody></table><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/c2FyYWguZ3JpZmZpbi40NTkyNC4xMDY3NUByaGlhdXMuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-02-01T22:20:38Z
Accounts Officer
  • North Ryde, New South Wales
  • remote
  • Permanent placement
  • 70000 - 80000 AUD / Yearly
  • <table width="680"><tbody><tr><td width="507"><p><strong>Accounts Officer | North Ryde<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /> </span></strong><br /> <br /><strong>Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 + Super (depending on experience)</strong><br /> <strong>2 Days Work From Home (after training)</strong></p><p><br />Are you looking to join a growing organisation where your development is genuinely prioritised?</p><p>We are partnering with a rapidly expanding, multi-site specialist services organisation in healthcare that continues to invest in its people, systems, and technology. This opportunity offers stability, structured training, and long-term career progression within a supportive and collaborative finance team.</p><p>Reporting to an experienced and approachable Finance Manager, you will join a close-knit team of six and gain valuable exposure across both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.</p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br />Key Responsibilities</span></strong></p><p><strong>Accounts Receivable (AR)</strong></p><ul><li>Allocate AR payments accurately and in a timely manner</li><li>Post entries to the Cash Receipts Journal</li><li>Maintain and update the Daily Allocation File</li><li>Manage and update the Collection Bible</li><li>Process client refunds and staff debt reconciliations</li></ul><p><strong>Accounts Payable (AP)</strong></p><ul><li>Process supplier invoices and ensure timely payments</li><li>Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Manage the AP email inbox and respond to supplier queries</li><li>Prepare and process supplier payment runs</li><li>Handle inter-company transactions and reconciliations</li></ul><p><strong>Banking &amp; Reconciliations</strong></p><ul><li>Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations</li><li>Assist in cash flow forecasting and reporting</li><li>Reconcile credit card transactions and ensure accurate coding</li></ul><p><strong>General Accounting</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare payment summaries and support month-end close</li><li>Process and review employee expense reimbursements</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">About You</span></strong></p><p>We are looking for a motivated and professional team player who brings:</p><ul><li>A degree in Accounting or Finance</li><li>2+ years' experience in a similar Accounts Officer / AP / AR role</li><li>Solid understanding of AR/AP processes and reconciliations</li><li>Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills</li><li>Experience with accounting systems (MS Dynamics Business Central highly regarded)</li><li>High attention to detail and strong organisational skills</li><li>Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders<br /> </li></ul><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">What's in it for you? </span></strong></p><ul><li>Hybrid flexibility (2 days WFH once trained)</li><li>Exposure across both AP and AR for broader development</li><li>Ongoing investment in systems and process improvements</li><li>Supportive, team-oriented environment with genuine mentoring</li></ul><p><br /> If you are currently in an AP-focused role and ready for broader exposure, structured mentoring, and long-term growth within an expanding organisation, we encourage you to apply.</p><p><strong>Interviews are commencing shortly.</strong></p><p>Applicants can reach out to <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> directly with their updated CV.</p><p><em>Reference Number: </em><a href="https://rh.my.salesforce.com/a1GVT000005szDJ"><em>06800-0013366466</em></a></p><p><strong><em> </em></strong><strong>This is a </strong>hybrid OR remote OR on-site <strong>position.</strong></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/WWFuaS5Cb3JtYW5zLjgxMjg5LjEwNjc1QHJoaWF1cy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
  • 2026-02-26T21:07:26Z
Bookkeeper (Part Time) with Xero
  • Sydney CBD, New South Wales
  • remote
  • Project
  • 45 - 45 AUD / Hourly
  • <table width="680"><tbody><tr><td width="507"><p><strong>The Role:</strong> <br /> We are working with a property company who are looking for an immediately available bookkeeper, for a fully remote role. The role will be 20 hours per week (4 hours per day, Monday-Friday)</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>End-to-end Accounts Payable &amp; Accounts Receivable</li><li>Banking and reconciliations</li><li>Preparation and posting of journals</li><li>Month-end processing and reconciliations</li><li>Tax-related processing (BAS preparation support)</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience working as a Bookkeeper</li><li>Strong hands-on experience with XERO (essential)</li><li>Confident managing AP/AR, reconciliations and month-end independently</li><li>Property industry exposure (desirable but not essential)</li></ul><p> </p><p>Reference Number: (<a href="https://rh--c.vf.force.com/a1GVT0000060nbZ">06800-0013374544</a>.)</p><p> </p><p><strong>This is a remote position.</strong></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UGFzY2FsZS5EZXNwbGVudGVyZS41NDg3NS4xMDY3NUByaGlhdXMuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-02-15T22:54:22Z
Accounts Receivable Officer - Sydney CBD - Immediate Start
  • Sydney CBD, New South Wales
  • remote
  • Project
  • 38 - 38 AUD / Hourly
  • <table width="680"><tbody><tr><td width="552"><p><strong> </strong>We are currently partnering with a well-established organisation to recruit an Accounts Receivable Officer for a 3-month temporary contract, commencing immediately. This role is based in CBD with a hybrid working arrangement</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage end-to-end accounts receivable processes.</li><li>Perform account reconciliations to ensure accuracy.</li><li>Handle billing activities and invoice generation.</li><li>Manage collections and cash allocations.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Requirements</strong>:</p><ul><li>Previous experience as an Accounts Receivable Officer</li><li>Excellent Communication Skills</li><li>Available to start immediately</li></ul><p> </p></td></tr></tbody></table><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/c2FyYWguZ3JpZmZpbi44ODcyMC4xMDY3NUByaGlhdXMuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-02-01T22:10:41Z
Accounts Payable Officer | West | Immediate Start
  • Sydney, New South Wales
  • remote
  • Project
  • 40 - 40 AUD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>The Company </strong></p><p>A international business based in the west is seeking an experience Accounts Payable Officer hit the ground running during a period of growth. You'll be reporting into the Finance manager and joining a close-knit team where adaptability, attention to detail, and a calm approach to deadlines are key.</p><p>There is potential for this role to move to a permanent basis</p><p> </p><p><strong>The role:</strong></p><ul><li>Managing the AP Inbox for an overseas business</li><li>Processing invoices</li><li>Credit card reconciliations</li><li>Reviewing coding of invoices</li><li>Process weekly payment runs</li><li>Review any invoice discrepancies</li><li>Setting up vendors</li><li>Escalate AP queries</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What we are looking for:</strong></p><ul><li>Previous AP experience</li><li>Usage of an OCR tool</li><li>Strong attention to detail and accuracy</li><li>Strong written communication skills and accuracy</li><li>Ability to work independently and meet deadlines</li><li>Experience with international payments is desirable</li><li>Experience with a large ERP system and is highly desirable</li><li>Comfortable jumping in and picking things up quickly</li></ul><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/ZXJpYy5mdWxoYW0uMzAzNTQuMTA2NzVAcmhpYXVzLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-01-30T00:48:08Z
Payroll Officer - Immediate Start - Eastern Suburbs
  • Woollahra, New South Wales
  • remote
  • Project
  • 40 - 45 AUD / Hourly
  • <table width="680"><tbody><tr><td width="507"><p><strong>Description</strong></p><p><br /> An established organisation is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join their finance team to support ongoing payroll operations and system implementation. This opportunity has arisen due to increased workload and upcoming system changes, offering a hands-on role within a small, collaborative payroll function.</p><p>This position is ideal for someone confident managing end-to-end payroll processes, comfortable working with large volumes of data, and able to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The role</strong></p><ul><li>End-to-end fortnightly payroll processing</li><li>Managing and resolving payroll-related queries from employees and stakeholders</li><li>Supporting the implementation of Employment Hero, including data migration and system testing</li><li>Working closely with the Payroll Manager to ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery</li><li>Assisting with payroll data analysis and maintaining system accuracy</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>About you</strong></p><ul><li>Proven end-to-end payroll experience</li><li>Experience working with payroll systems such as Employment Hero, Xero, Lightning</li><li>Strong analytical mindset with confidence handling large data volumes</li><li>Strong communication skills and ability to resolve payroll queries effectively</li><li>Immediately available and able to commence at short notice</li></ul><p> </p><p>This will be a fast-moving recruitment process with interviews scheduled this week and immediate start available.</p><p> </p><p>Reference Number: (06800-0013385761)</p><p> </p><p>This is a hybrid position.</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Z2F5bGUud2hpdGUuMzkzODkuMTA2NzVAcmhpYXVzLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-02-17T03:21:29Z
Senior Payroll Officer
  • Chatswood, New South Wales
  • remote
  • Project
  • 45 - 45 AUD / Hourly
  • <table width="680"><tbody><tr><td width="507"><p><strong>The Role:</strong><br /> We are working with a global wholesale distributor who are looing for an immediately available Senior Payroll Officer. <br /> </p><p><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>End-to-end payroll processing for approximately 1,000 employees</li><li>Processing weekly, fortnightly and monthly payroll cycles</li><li>Managing payroll across two entities</li><li>Ensuring payroll compliance with relevant legislation and internal policies</li><li>Month-end payroll reporting (highly regarded)</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About you:</strong></p><ul><li>Proven end-to-end payroll experience in a high-volume environment</li><li>Knowledge of ADP Payforce</li><li>Ability to manage multiple payroll cycles</li><li>Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach</li><li>Month-end payroll reporting experience (desirable)</li></ul><p> </p><p>Reference Number: (<a href="https://rh--c.vf.force.com/a1GVT000006Adr3">06800-0013385213</a>.)</p><p> </p><p>This is a hybrid position.</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UGFzY2FsZS5EZXNwbGVudGVyZS42OTI2OC4xMDY3NUByaGlhdXMuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-02-16T05:53:42Z