Start your accounting career with AMPAC. This hands-on role offers exposure to day-to-day finance operations, month-end processes, reconciliations, reporting and cash-flow support, with guidance from an experienced accounting team.

Graduate Accountant

Job summary

Start your accounting career with AMPAC. This hands-on role offers exposure to day-to-day finance operations, month-end processes, reconciliations, reporting and cash-flow support, with guidance from an experienced accounting team.

About AMPAC

AMPAC Debt Recovery is an established Australian financial services business with operations across Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. We combine professional debt recovery services with disciplined financial management, strong client service and a commitment to developing our people.

The opportunity

We are seeking a motivated Graduate Accountant to join our Sydney CBD finance team. This is an ideal opportunity for a recent accounting graduate, or someone completing their degree, who wants practical experience across a broad range of accounting activities rather than a narrowly defined role.

You will work closely with our Management Accountant and senior management, receiving practical coaching while progressively taking ownership of regular finance tasks. The role offers a clear foundation for progression to Assistant Accountant and beyond.

Key responsibilities

- Process and support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities
- Prepare bank, supplier, debtor and trust account reconciliations
- Post transactions to the general ledger and assist with month-end close
- Assist with invoices, client payments, trust transfers and daily or periodic finance reports
- Support cash-flow preparation, budgeting, forecasts and variance analysis
- Assist with financial reporting, working papers and audit requirementsSupport BAS, PAYG, payroll tax and other statutory or regulatory reporting under supervision




- Maintain accurate finance records, schedules and supporting documentation
- Contribute to process improvements and provide general finance administration support

What you will bring

- A completed or near-completed degree in Accounting, Commerce or a related discipline
- A genuine interest in building a professional accounting career; plans to commence CA or CPA studies will be viewed favourably
- Strong numerical ability, accuracy and attention to detail
- An analytical approach and confidence investigating and resolving discrepancies
- Good Microsoft Excel skills and confidence learning accounting and business systems; Xero experience is advantageous
- Clear spoken and written English, with professional communication skills
- Mandarin or Cantonese language skills would be an advantage; the ability to communicate in both would be even more beneficial
- Good organisation, time management and the ability to meet recurring deadlines
- A positive, reliable and team-oriented approach, with a willingness to learn and accept feedback
- Appropriate Australian working rights

Why join AMPAC?

- Broad exposure across operational accounting, reporting, cash flow and compliance
- Practical one-on-one coaching and support from experienced finance professionals
- A friendly, respectful team where accuracy, initiative and contribution are valued
- Opportunities to learn, take on greater responsibility and progress your accounting career
- The chance to contribute to an established Australian business with national operations

AMPAC is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates of all backgrounds and assess applicants on their skills, qualifications, experience and capacity to perform the role.

Location: Level 5, 35 Clarence St Sydney

Reports to Senior Accountant

Potential for Hybrid work arrangement

Contact: Senior Accountant *****@4ampac.com.au

Application closing date 30 September 2026

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📌 Graduate Accountant (New South Wales)
🏢 AMPAC Debt Recovery
📍 New South Wales