Join IDE Group as an Assistant Accountant supporting our Finance team during a parental leave cover period. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys a varied role covering payroll, payments, reconciliations, month-end activities and financial reporting.

Full-time position

Comprehensive handover and training period

Sydney based - Location close to public transport

WFH possibility

Opportunity to gain exposure to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

The Company At IDE we love working with our partners to build better futures, working on over 500 projects across the medical technology landscape, including in the areas of respiratory care, drug delivery, connected medical devices and point-of-care diagnostics.

Making a difference is what matters to us, and our values of being resourceful, curious, thinking positively, putting others first, embracing complexity and taking ownership to drive successful outcomes.

IDE is a group of like-minded people who love working together to utilise design, engineering and entrepreneurial capabilities to create meaningful MedTech ventures.

The Role Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining the integrity, accuracy and timeliness of IDE's financial operations. This position supports finance activities across multiple entities and is responsible for payroll processing, payments, reconciliations and month-end accounting activities.

Key responsibilities include:

Processing supplier and other payments

Preparing payroll across multiple entities

Performing bank and balance sheet reconciliations

Managing intercompany transactions and reconciliations

Supporting month-end and year-end close processes

Assisting with preparation of financial statements and management reports

Maintaining accurate accounting records and supporting internal controls

Assisting with inventory and manufacturing accounting processes

Liaising with employees,



managers and suppliers regarding finance-related queries

Identifying opportunities to improve finance processes and reporting capabilities

The successful candidate will join during an extended handover period and will receive training and support as Finance transitions from MYOB to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.

Skills and Experience

1-2 years' accounting or finance experience

Experience using MYOB or similar accounting systems

Payroll processing experience

Experience preparing bank and balance sheet reconciliations

Experience supporting month-end accounting processes

High attention to detail and accuracy

Solid written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines

Highly Desirable

Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Payroll experience across multiple entities

Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Accounting

Intercompany accounting experience

Manufacturing or inventory accounting exposure

Project accounting experience

CPA or CA studies commenced or planned

Why you will love working with us:

Meaningful work within a growing MedTech organisation

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Structured handover and training period

Exposure to business system transformation projects

Opportunity to broaden accounting and payroll experience across multiple entities

Flexible work arrangements where operationally appropriate

This is a

12-month fixed-term parental leave cover position

commencing in November 2026. The contract is expected to conclude in November 2027 and is linked to the return of the substantive employee from parental leave. Potential for extension. The position includes an extensive handover period prior to leave commencing and support during the employee's return transition.

Pre-employment checks, including reference checking and criminal background screening, will form part of the recruitment process.

If you would like to learn more or have a confidential chat, Contact Rebecca.

📌 Assistant Accountant (Sydney)
🏢 Ide Group
📍 Sydney