About This Role
About the Opportunity
Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you'll play a key role within a high-performing finance team, taking ownership of day-to-day transactional accounting while gaining valuable exposure to month-end processes, statutory compliance, and financial reporting. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accounting professional looking to broaden their skill set and accelerate their career within a successful and growing legal technology organisation.
About You
You are a motivated and detail-oriented finance professional who takes pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work. You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, are comfortable managing competing priorities, and are always looking for ways to improve processes and outcomes.
With strong communication skills and a collaborative approach, you build positive relationships across the business and enjoy being part of a supportive team. You are naturally curious, solutions-focused, and keen to continue developing your accounting career.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently manage the Accounts Payable function, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments.
- Perform daily banking activities, bank reconciliations, transaction postings, and payment processing.
- Process and reconcile corporate credit card expenses in line with company policies.
- Prepare and lodge BAS and payroll tax returns.
- Maintain FBT records and assist with annual FBT reporting requirements.
- Support external audit requirements and compliance obligations.
- Assist with month-end close activities, including payroll journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Prepare and maintain accurate financial workpapers and supporting documentation.
- Ensure a high level of accuracy and attention to detail across all finance activities.
- Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, controls, and efficiencies.
- Provide ad hoc accounting and administrative support as required.
For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact:
Kate Faulkner
Senior Client Solutions Manager | Brunel
? 0455 667 863
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[email protected]
Requirements
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
- 2 years' experience in an accounting, finance, or accounts-related role.
- Demonstrated experience independently managing the full Accounts Payable function.
- Experience using accounting or ERP systems; Proficiency with accounting software (NetSuite and Lightyear experience highly regarded)
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including working with financial workbooks and reconciliations.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet reporting and compliance deadlines.
- Degree or qualification in Accounting or Finance (required)
- A proactive approach with a willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities.
- Full and unrestricted AU working rights
Benefits
What's on Offer
- Salary: $76K plus super
- Chance to join a market-leading technology business experiencing continued growth.
- Exposure to broader accounting and financial reporting responsibilities.
- Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
- Supportive, collaborative, and high-performing team culture.
- Employee recognition and reward initiatives.
- Health and wellbeing perks and programs.
- Modern workplace that values innovation, continuous improvement, and employee success.
📌 Assistant Accountant (Sydney)
🏢 Brunel
📍 Sydney