Assistant Accountant

Are you an Assistant Accountant looking to build stronger commercial, reporting and month-end experience within a global business?

This is a great opportunity to join a respected international organisation with a strong presence in the Australian market. You will work closely with an experienced Finance team and gain hands-on exposure across month-end reporting, reconciliations, fixed assets, sales reporting, statutory reporting and broader commercial finance activities.

This role would suit someone with 2–3 years’ Assistant Accountant experience who is ready to take the next step, sharpen their technical skills and contribute in a fast-paced, practical business environment.

As an Assistant Accountant, you will support the Finance team in delivering accurate, timely and compliant financial reporting. You will work closely with the Senior Accountant and gain exposure beyond routine transaction processing, with involvement across reporting, analysis, audit preparation, fixed assets, CAPEX and process improvement.

This is a hands-on role where you will be trusted to take ownership, ask questions, solve problems and build a strong understanding of how the business operates.

• Assist with month-end and year-end close, including journals, reporting and reconciliations

• Reconcile balance sheet and intercompany accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies

• Prepare monthly sales reports across products, customers and business segments

• Support BAS, PAYG, Payroll Tax, FBT and other statutory reporting requirements

• Assist with audit preparation, documentation and supporting schedules

• Support the CAPEX process, maintain the fixed asset register and complete monthly reconciliations

• Provide support across day-to-day finance activities, including PO matching, invoice coding, allocations, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable cover

• Prepare ad-hoc financial analysis and reports to support business decision-making

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting or a related discipline

• 2+ years’ experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar finance role

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting processes

• Advanced Excel skills, including XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables and SUMIFS

• High attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities

• Clear written and verbal communication skills

• A proactive, reliable and accountable approach to your work

Experience in any of the following will be viewed favourably:

• FMCG, wholesale, warehouse, manufacturing, distribution or another stock-intensive environment

• Stock-related journals, inventory reporting or cost-related reconciliations

• Sales reporting and variance analysis

• Fixed assets, CAPEX processes and fixed asset register maintenance

• ERP systems and/or Power BI exposure

• Curious and keen to understand how a business really works

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment

• Detail-focused without losing sight of the bigger picture

• A strong problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset

• Able to work independently while still collaborating closely with the team

• Looking for a role where you can grow your accounting and commercial capability

• Join a global business with strong brand presence and long-term stability

• Gain exposure to a manufacturing and product-based environment

• Build experience across reporting, fixed assets, CAPEX, sales analysis and month-end

• Work closely with an experienced Finance team

• Competitive salary package and corporate discounts

• Genuine opportunity to grow your capability and develop your career

If you are looking for a role where you can take ownership, build strong technical experience and grow within a respected industry leader, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion.

Please note: no unsolicited contact from agencies or recruiters.