Job Description
Cox Purtell Staffing Services – Sydney CBD NSW
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Assistant Accountant
n Sydney CBD offices with Hybrid working
n 3-month temporary contract
n $40 per hour + Super
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About the client
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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.
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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.
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Duties
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Prepare and process month-end journals, accruals and prepayments to support timely and accurate financial closing.
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Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate variances to maintain the integrity of financial results.
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Complete monthly and annual regulatory reporting requirements, including BAS and FBT returns.
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Process monthly billing, charges, journals and credits associated with tour operators.
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Provide support for internal and external audits, including statutory reporting requirements.
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Requirements
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Prior experience working as an Assistant Accountant.
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CA/CPA qualified or actively working towards completion.
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Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, with the ability to use them for data analysis and process improvement.
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Comfortable working across multiple IT systems and a fast learner when picking up recent ones.
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A process and deadline-driven mindset, with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
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A keen eye for detail with the ability to identify trends and anomalies.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Experience with Business Central, Opera PMS, Shiji POS or Purchase Plus is well regarded but not essential.
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A background in hospitality operations is well regarded but not essential.
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📌 Assistant Accountant (New South Wales)
🏢 Cox Purtell Staffing Services
📍 New South Wales