Assistant Accountant
Sydney CBD offices with Hybrid working
3-month temporary contract
$40 per hour + Super

About the client

Our client is a well-known Australian tourism group operating a portfolio of iconic destinations and they are looking for an Assistant Accountant, working alongside a Senior Financial Accountant to manage the accounting for operations across multiple business units.

You will play a hands-on role in month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations and regulatory reporting, while gaining exposure to the billing and journal processes that support day-to-day operations. It is a role that rewards accuracy, curiosity and a genuine interest in process improvement, and offers real variety across systems, sites and stakeholders. For someone looking to build a well-rounded accounting career in a values-driven environment, this role offers plenty of scope to grow.

Duties
Prepare and process month-end journals, accruals and prepayments to support timely and accurate financial closing.
Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate variances to maintain the integrity of financial results.
Complete monthly and annual regulatory reporting requirements,



including BAS and FBT returns.
Process monthly billing, charges, journals and credits associated with tour operators.
Provide support for internal and external audits, including statutory reporting requirements.

Requirements
Prior experience working as an Assistant Accountant.
CA/CPA qualified or actively working towards completion.
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, with the ability to use them for data analysis and process improvement.
Comfortable working across multiple IT systems and a quick learner when picking up current ones.
A process and deadline-driven mindset, with robust critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
A keen eye for detail with the ability to identify trends and anomalies.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience with Business Central, Opera PMS, Shiji POS or Purchase Plus is well regarded but not essential.
A background in hospitality operations is well regarded but not essential.

How to apply

If this sounds like your next move, we would love to hear from you, so get in touch to find out more.

📌 Assistant Accountant New South Wales
🏢 Cox Purtell
📍 New South Wales