Austral Facility Services (AFS) is a management-owned facilities services business delivering cleaning and other soft services to a national client base across multiple sectors. With approximately $50M in turnover and a hands-on ownership group actively involved in the business, this Assistant Accountant role offers broad exposure across month-end, reporting, cashflow, contract data, invoicing support and process improvement within a busy commercial finance team.

This is a varied Assistant Accountant role for someone seeking broader finance exposure in a practical, fast-moving services business. You will work closely with the Finance Manager, the broader finance team and operational stakeholders, gaining exposure across month-end, reporting, cashflow, contract data, process improvement, client invoicing and accounts receivable support.

Based at AFS head office in Brisbane, you will help keep reporting timely, contract and system data accurate, month-end processes well supported, and invoicing and debtor matters moving where assistance is needed. This role suits someone who enjoys working close to the detail, taking ownership of recurring finance tasks and contributing to continuous improvement across the finance function.

Key responsibilities

Assist with preparing and processing client invoices for contract and additional works, including confirming purchase orders, completed job details and invoicing requirements with Operations and Administration where required.

Support debtor record maintenance, process credit notes and assist with following up overdue invoices where required.

Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, revenue and expense accruals, prepayments, asset depreciation, payroll journals, payroll tax allocations and site allocation journals as part of the month-end process.

Support Site P&L; reviews by checking variances, following up key movements, preparing clear supporting information and assisting with month-end reporting.





Assist with daily cashflow forecasting, cash movement updates, aged debtor reporting and regular finance reporting.

Create, amend and terminate contracts in the system based on approved contract notifications, while maintaining accurate contract records and supporting documents.

Update site labour budgets, contract budget figures and open workbill information in the Contract Management System.

Support process improvement, finance templates, documented work instructions, data accuracy, internal controls and audit requirements.

Communicate clearly with clients and internal teams on finance, invoicing, debtor, reporting and month-end matters, escalating risks or delays when needed.

About you

You are likely already working as a Finance Officer, Assistant Accountant or in a similar role, and are ready to step into a broader position with exposure across month-end, reporting, contract data and commercial finance support. You are accurate, organised and practical, with the confidence to work in a rapid-moving services environment where operations and finance need to stay closely connected.

The right person will bring:

Experience in a similar finance, accounts or assistant accounting role, ideally within a services, contracting, facilities, cleaning, security, labour hire or other operationally driven business.

Experience supporting client invoicing, debtor follow-up and finance administration as part of a broader finance role.

Good understanding of month-end processes, reconciliations, journals and financial reporting support.

Confidence working with operational teams to follow up missing information, resolve queries and keep processes moving.

A solid understanding of contract management, client invoicing and the importance of accurate system data.

Strong attention to detail, strong Excel skills and the ability to meet deadlines without compromising accuracy.

A degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics is preferred.

Exposure to BAS, payroll tax or other statutory reporting would be advantageous.

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📌 Assistant Accountant (Queensland)
🏢 Enterprise Management Group
📍 Queensland