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- Support month-end, balance sheet recs, ad hoc and product-based reporting, plus inventory accounting

- Well-established Australian-owned retail/distribution business with ANZ operations

- 6-month temp, $45-55hr + super, 2 days WFH, occasional site travel required

Company Background

Our client is a well-established Australian-owned retail/distribution business with operations across Australia and New Zealand. With automation initiatives underway, they are seeking additional support in finance to help maintain strong reporting and month-end processes during a period of change.

This is a contract opportunity within a sizeable finance function (25+), offering strong exposure to inventory/stock accounting and product-based reporting.

The Role

This Assistant Accountant / Junior Financial Accountant contract (6 months) will support core finance deliverables, with a particular focus on inventory/stock accounting.

Key responsibilities include

- Supporting month-end close activities and maintaining accurate financial records

- Balance sheet reconciliations and investigation of variances





- Product-based reporting and assisting with inventory and stock accounting

- Ad hoc reporting to support internal stakeholders

- Working confidently with reporting tools and contributing to process improvements as systems evolve

Your Background To be considered for this role, you will be:

- Proven experience with inventory/stock accounting (essential)

- Solid reconciliation skills and ability to support month-end in a quick-paced environment

- Systems confidence; MS Dynamics experience will be highly regarded

- Immediate (or near-immediate) availability

- No specific qualifications required (practical experience is the priority)

If you are keen to apply for this role, please contact Ryan Dalusag at Richard Lloyd on 02 8324 2***, quoting reference 10394 or click on 'apply now' below.

Please submit your CV in Word format and note that due to the high volume of responses we receive only suitable candidates will be contacted.

📌 Assistant Accountant (Sydney)
🏢 Richard Lloyd Recruitment
📍 Sydney