Join a growing organisation with a genuine pathway to AccountantYour new company An exciting chance has become available for an ambitious Assistant Accountant to join a growing organisation. Reporting directly to the CFO and working closely with an experienced finance team, this role offers hands-on exposure across financial accounting, transactional finance, systems administration and month-end reporting. This is an excellent opportunity for a developing finance professional looking to build their technical accounting skills and progress into a qualified Accountant position over the coming years.

Your new role

As the Assistant Accountant, you will support the day-to-day finance function while contributing to the continual improvement of systems, controls and reporting processes.

Your responsibilities will include

- Accounts payable and accounts receivable processing
- Managing employee expenses, payment runs and banking transactions
- Preparing reconciliations across bank, supplier, debtor and balance sheet accounts
- Assisting with month-end and year-end reporting activities
- Supporting audit, tax and statutory compliance requirements
- Maintaining financial records, master data and internal controls
- Providing support to finance system users and assisting with process improvements
- Contributing to budgeting, forecasting and cash flow activities as your responsibilities develop





What you'll need to succeed

- A degree in Accounting, Commerce or Finance, completed or nearing completion
- Experience in an Accounts, Bookkeeping, Finance Officer or Assistant Accountant position
- Strong understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations and journals
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- A willingness to learn, develop and take on increasing levels of responsibility
- Progression towards or willingness to commence CPA or CA studies will be highly regarded.

What you'll get in return

- Direct mentorship from experienced finance leaders
- Exposure to a broad range of accounting and commercial finance responsibilities
- Clear career progression pathway towards an Accountant position
- Opportunity to develop technical accounting and financial reporting skills
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Exposure to a growing industry with long-term career potential

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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📌 Assistant Accountant (Perth)
🏢 Hays
📍 Perth