Assistant Accountant Head Office - Wetherill Park NSW | $70,000 - $80,000 + Super | 38 hrs/week

The Company A well-established Australian organisation within the resource recovery, transport and environmental services sector is seeking an

Assistant Accountant

to join its Corporate Finance team.

With decades of operational history and a commitment to accuracy, sustainability and continuous improvement, the business offers a stable and professional environment for a motivated finance professional.

The Position Reporting to the Assistant Finance Manager, the

Assistant Accountant

will support the finance team in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, reconciliations and month-end processes.

This position is suited to someone who enjoys working in a structured finance environment, is highly organised and can manage competing priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

You will gain exposure to a broad range of accounting functions while supporting the wider finance team across reporting, compliance and process improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with month-end reporting, journals and reconciliations

Support the preparation of management reports and financial analysis

Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts

Assist with Fixed Asset Register maintenance and depreciation processing

Support BAS, GST and PAYG preparation activities

Investigate account variances and assist in resolving discrepancies

Assist with external audit and year-end reporting requirements





Support financial process improvements and reporting enhancements

Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely financial data

Provide general accounting support to the wider finance team

About You This role will suit an accounting professional who enjoys working independently, takes pride in accuracy and can perform effectively within tight reporting deadlines.

You will be proactive, detail-oriented and comfortable managing a high volume of manual processes while maintaining high standards of financial integrity.

Skills & Experience

Degree in Accounting, Commerce or Finance

CPA/CA studies commenced or intention to commence highly regarded

Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar finance role

Strong Excel skills, including reconciliations and financial analysis

Valuable understanding of accounting principles and balance sheet concepts

Ability to meet tight month-end deadlines and work under pressure

Comfortable working with manual processes and large data sets

Strong attention to detail and analytical capability

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Industry experience within transport, logistics, waste management or related sectors will be highly regarded.

The Package

$70,000 - $80,000 + Super

Stable and reputable employer within an essential services industry

Strong support and mentoring from an experienced finance team

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