The Position
Sharp & Carter are currently partnering with a growing national organisation based in Brisbane's Eastern suburbs to recruit a permanent, full time Assistant Accountant.
Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, this newly created position has arisen due to continued business growth and offers an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional looking to broaden their commercial finance experience.
This is far more than a traditional transactional accounts role.
You will be involved in reporting, business processing, analysis, compliance and commercial finance while working closely with operational stakeholders across the business.
With strong mentoring, study support and clear career progression available, this role is ideal for someone wanting to develop their career within a collaborative and expanding organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Manage month‐end and year‐end close activities, including journals, accruals, prepayments, reallocations and reconciliations
Prepare General Ledger journals and other end‐of‐month accounting entries
Produce financial reports, including Profit & Loss reporting and variance analysis
Analyse revenue, costs and business performance to provide meaningful financial insights
Support commercial billing and operational finance activities across multiple business units
Assist with payroll processing and finance compliance requirements
Review Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets and bank reconciliations as part of the month‐end process
Monitor working capital and cash flow reporting
Assist with year‐end audit preparation,



audit packs and supporting documentation
Create and develop Power BI dashboards to improve reporting and business visibility
Produce meaningful financial reports and present trends through data visualisation
Work closely with the Finance Manager to identify process improvements and support strategic decision making
Skills & Experience
Degree qualified in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
Previous experience in a Finance Officer, Assistant Accountant or similar accounting position
Exposure to month‐end reporting and financial analysis
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
Experience producing reports, charts and financial analysis
Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial trends to both finance and operational stakeholders
A proactive attitude with a genuine desire to continue learning and developing your career
CA/CPA qualified or currently studying will be highly regarded
How to Apply
Sharp & Carter often have a range of positions available that may not yet be advertised.
If you feel this opportunity is interesting yet not quite right, then we recommend still putting in an application or sending your CV directly to the email address below.
That way we can contact you to find out more about your career goals and aspirations and we will ensure you stay updated and aware of exciting new vacancies in the market.
For more information about this opportunity, please call Aleah Borgas or Antonia Waldron for a confidential discussion on the details below.
Aleah Borgas
Antonia Waldron
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📌 Assistant Accountant (Brisbane)
🏢 Sharp & Carter
📍 Brisbane