Assistant Accountant Full Time NEW

Position: Assistant Accountant

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $76,515 plus superannuation per annum

Location: Chippendale NSW 2008

Our client is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their team located in Chippendale, New South Wales.

Assistant Accountant will support the finance team in managing accounts payable/receivable, financial reporting, and month-end processes. The role requires strong attention to detail, basic accounting knowledge, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable

• Prepare and process weekly payment runs accurately and on schedule.
• Verify and onboard new suppliers, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Track and follow up on monthly invoices, resolving discrepancies with vendors and interna teams.

Accounts Receivable

• Prepare and issue client invoices using ProjectWorks, coordinating with project teams for accuracy.
• Assist in project setup in ProjectWorks, ensuring correct billing structures.
• Manage third-party portals (e.g., Payapps) for progress claims and verify payment schedules for variances.
• Maintain the accounts receivable ledger, following up on overdue invoices and resolving client queries.

Financial Statement

• Perform daily bank reconciliations to ensure accurate cash flow tracking.
• Assist in preparing monthly and annual financial statements.
• Support month-end closing, including journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain accrual/prepayment schedules and update the Fixed Asset Register.

Reporting and Compliance

• Assist with tax calculations (GST, FBT, Payroll Tax) and lodgments.
• Support the preparation of the Taxable Payments Annual Report (TPAR).
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting activities.

Administration and Support

• Ensure adherence to company policies and accounting procedures.
• Identify financial anomalies and recommend improvements.
• Manage the finance group inbox, delegating or responding to queries promptly.
• Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve accounting issues.
• Handle ad-hoc requests from Directors and the Operations team.

Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in finance or accounting
• Enrolled in or working toward CPA (or equivalent qualification)
• 2–3 years of experience in accounting, preferably in professional services (project accounting experience is a plus)
• Foundation knowledge of debits/credits, compliance, and basic financial reporting.
• Intermediate Excel (VLOOKUPs, PivotTables, basic formulas).
• Experience with ERP systems (Xero & Project Works preferred).
• Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail.
• Experience with progress claims, project billing, or construction accounting.
• Ability to analyse data and identify discrepancies.