At Peninsula, we’re proud to be a Great Place to Work certified company - our people stay because they are rewarded, valued, and trusted to make an impact. Backed by one of the world's largest privately-owned business services groups, we're a market leader in HR, Employment Relations, and Health & Safety advisory.

We support tens of thousands of businesses in the ANZ Region to thrive - giving them the tools, advice and confidence to manage their people and safety right.

Join a market-leading global brand as an Assistant Accountant in our Sydney office. This role is a critical pillar of our finance team, allows you to accelerate your accounting career, develop system expertise, and build meaningful business partnerships.

What will your day look like?

- Own key financial operations including accurate month-end journal preparation, accruals, prepayments, and clean balance sheet reconciliations to strict timelines.
- Assist with statutory and ATO requirements, preparing BAS working files, and supporting workflows for corporate tax, FBT, GST, and IFRS adjustments.
- Assist with accounts payable, processing invoices and payments.
- Collaborate on quarterly reforecasts, annual budgets, and ad-hoc analysis while becoming a master user of our financial systems.

What we’re looking for:

- Holds a relevant business or finance degree or brings 1-2 years of practical experience in a similar accounting role.
- A highly driven individual with a strong desire to learn and continuously improve.




- Possesses robust interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to liaise effectively with internal stakeholders, tax consultants, and external auditors.
- A sound understanding of accounting principles combined with a positive attitude to think outside the box and proactively find solutions.
- Fast-paced, adaptable, and eager to contribute to a culture that values collaboration, high performance, and celebration.

Why join Peninsula:

- Performance Bonus: Be rewarded for your personal results in this role.
- Enhanced Leave : Start with up to25 daysleave in your first year and earn more as your career grows-up to31 daysafter 5 years!
- Profit Sharing : Share in the success of the business with anannual bonus.
- Super Service & MVP Awards : Earn$1000and enjoy a day off as a reward for demonstrating our values.
- Career Pathways : Take your career further with a structured development path and opportunities to grow into management, training and beyond!
- Education Assistance Program : We support your professional development with ongoing education assistance.
- Bright Exchange : Access exclusive discounts on hundreds of products and services.
- Health & Wellness: Enjoy a $250 voucher, gym discounts, and more!
- Social Club: Enjoy monthly events to stay connected and have some fun along the way!

At Peninsula,we careabout creating an inclusive workplace and celebrate diversity. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.

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📌 Assistant Accountant (City of Sydney)
🏢 Peninsula Australia
📍 City of Sydney