Job Description
About the Opportunity
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Worksforyou is partnering with a professional services business based in Wagga Wagga to recruit an experienced Assistant Accountant. This is a permanent role employed directly by our client — Worksforyou is managing the recruitment process on their behalf.
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Our client is an established skilled services firm operating in the Wagga Wagga region. They're looking for a reliable, hands‐on Assistant Accountant to take ownership of their weekly payroll and accounts receivable cycle, with broader exposure to bookkeeping and ATO compliance work.
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This is a key hire for the business, you'll be running the weekly financial operations end‐to‐end and working closely with the leadership team.
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The Role
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This is a hands‐on accounting role suited to someone who has prior experience running payroll and accounts receivable in a fast‐moving, high‐volume environment.
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You will be the backbone of the weekly financial cycle, owning payroll for a large workforce and managing the invoicing pipeline, with exposure to broader bookkeeping and compliance work.
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Key Responsibilities
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Payroll
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Process weekly payroll for ******* staff across multiple sites
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Manage variable hours, penalty rates, overtime, and weekend loadings (including post-8-hour and weekend rates)
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Ensure all workers are paid accurately and on time, with correct entitlements and certifications tracked
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Reconcile timesheets and resolve discrepancies with site supervisors
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Handle payroll queries from workers and resolve them promptly and empathetically
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Accounts Receivable
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Raise and manage approximately 50 invoices per week across a diverse client base
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Track outstanding invoices, follow up with clients, and maintain an accurate AR ledger
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Reconcile client accounts and resolve billing disputes or queries
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Support credit control and elevate overdue accounts where needed
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Broader Accounting & Compliance
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Prepare and lodge ATO BAS (Business Activity Statement) returns accurately and on time
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Perform regular bank reconciliations across multiple accounts
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Assist with month‐end processes, accounts payable, and general ledger maintenance
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Support preparation of financial reports and assist the external accountant at year‐end
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Maintain clean, organised financial records and ensure compliance with ATO requirements
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What We're Looking For
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Essential
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Prior experience in an accounting role managing both payroll and accounts receivable
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Experience processing high‐volume payroll (weekly pay runs for 200+ staff)
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Solid understanding of Australian payroll, including award/penalty rates, entitlements, and superannuation
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Experience preparing and lodging BAS statements with the ATO
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Confident with bank reconciliations and core bookkeeping
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Proficient with accounting software (e.g., Xero, MYOB, or QuickBooks) and spreadsheets
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Strong attention to detail and a track record of accurate, timely work
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Excellent communication skills — you'll be talking to staff, clients, and the leadership team daily
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Desirable
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Experience in the professional services industry
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A relevant qualification (Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping, Diploma of Accounting, or working towards
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📌 Assistant Accountant (Western Australia)
🏢 Worksforyou Australia
📍 Western Australia