Up to $90,000 + Super + NFP Salary Packaging |Liverpool | Permanent Full-Time
An excellent opportunity has become available for an Assistant Accountant to join a highly respected, purpose-driven not-for-profit organisation delivering essential health and community services.
Working within a supportive and collaborative finance team, you will gain broad exposure across month-end accounting, reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets and financial reporting.
This is an ideal opportunity for an early-career accountant who is currently studying or intends to commence their CA or CPA qualification and wants to continue developing their technical accounting skills.
What's on offer?
Salary up to $90,000 + Super
NFP salary packaging
Permanent, full-time opportunity
Broad accounting exposure and excellent career development
Supportive and purpose-led organisational culture
Ongoing professional development and supervision
Employer-paid parental leave in addition to the government scheme
Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program
Adaptable working arrangements available following the initial onboarding period
The role
Reporting to the Finance Manager and working closely with the Senior Accountants and broader finance team, your responsibilities will include:
Preparing monthly balance sheet and profit and loss reconciliations
Preparing general journals and supporting month-end processes
Managing bank reconciliations
Maintaining the fixed asset register and capital expenditure schedules
Supporting accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
Assisting with credit card and employee expense reimbursements




Maintaining property and motor vehicle lease schedules
Assisting with annual budgeting processes
Supporting year-end audits and statutory compliance requirements
Assisting the Senior Accountants with monthly financial reporting
Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and controls
Providing general accounting and administrative support as required
About you
To succeed in this position, you will ideally bring:
A tertiary qualification in accounting or a closely related discipline
Approximately 1-3 years' experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar accounting role
Current study toward aCA or CPA qualification, or a genuine intention to commence
Sound knowledge of accounting principles and month-end processes
Experience with bank reconciliations, journals, AP, AR and balance sheet reconciliations
Knowledge of GST and BAS processing
Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
Experience using accounting or ERP systems
Microsoft Business Central experience is desirable but not essential
Strong attention to detail, accuracy and organisational skills
A proactive attitude with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
A current driver's licence and access to a reliable car
Location and working arrangements
The position will initially require attendance in the office five days per week for up to the first six months to support training, onboarding and integration with the team.
Candidates must therefore be comfortable working across both locations and have reliable personal transport.
Flexible working arrangements may become available after the initial onboarding period.
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📌 Assistant Accountant (Sydney)
🏢 Kennedy Reid
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