Finance Assistant / Accounts Officer (Entry / Junior Level)Role Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented, analytical, and structured Finance Assistant / Accounts Officer (Entry / Junior Level) to support the daily operational execution of our finance and accounting team. In this foundational role, you will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with routine transactional accounting, and ensuring smooth financial operations across the organization. You will work closely with Finance Managers, Senior Accountants, Procurement, and Operations teams to process accounts payable and receivable, perform bank and ledger reconciliations, audit expense reports, and maintain accurate financial documentation.

Responsibilities include verifying vendor invoices, issuing customer billing statements, posting general ledger entries, investigating transaction variances, and helping prepare schedules for monthly financial closures and external audits. Success in this position requires a solid grasp of fundamental accounting principles, high numerical precision, proficiency with accounting software and spreadsheets, and a strict commitment to maintaining financial integrity and confidentiality.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; progress toward professional accounting qualifications (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or AAT) is considered an advantage.

Accounting Fundamentals: Solid understanding of general ledger accounting, double-entry bookkeeping, accruals, prepayments, accounts payable/receivable workflows, and basic statutory tax rules (e.g., VAT/GST/Sales Tax).





Financial Software & ERP Tools: Practical experience or familiarity with modern accounting software and ERP systems (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, SAP, NetSuite, or Microsoft Dynamics).

Reconciliations & Ledger Accuracy: Demonstrated ability to perform routine bank reconciliations, supplier statement checks, sub-ledger reconciliations, and routine accounting audits with attention to detail.

Accounts Payable & Receivable Operations: Hands-on experience in processing invoices, matching purchase orders and receiving notes (3-way matching), preparing payment vouchers, issuing sales invoices, and supporting aged debt collection.

Spreadsheet & Data Management: Proficient in Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, SUMIFS, logical formulas, and basic data formatting) for financial tracking and reconciliations.

Audit Preparedness & Compliance: Familiarity with preparing schedule documentation for internal and external audits, maintaining digital audit trails, and adhering to standard accounting policies and internal controls.

Numerical Aptitude & Problem Solving: Strong quantitative and analytical skills with a proven ability to detect errors, trace transactional discrepancies, and resolve ledger imbalances efficiently.

Communication & Collaboration: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact professionally with vendors, customers, internal budget owners, and cross-functional teams.

Professional Attributes: High level of integrity, discretion when handling confidential financial data, strong time management to meet tight reporting deadlines, and a proactive attitude toward career development.

📌 Finance Assistant / Accounts Officer (Entry / Junior Level) Hybrid (Sydney)
🏢 Jeunes Chercheurs Droit u0026 Numérique
📍 Sydney