Assistant Accountant

Location: Wetherill Park, Western Sydney
Salary: Up to $110,000 + Super | based on experience
Employment: Full-time, Permanent
Working Arrangement: Office-based, 5 days per week
Parking: Onsite parking available

The Company
Join a stable and growing business operating within the security sector, providing specialist solutions to a range of government, private and commercial clients.

With a strong portfolio of large government contracts and established commercial relationships, the business continues to grow while maintaining an excellent company culture. This is an opportunity to join a supportive team where people enjoy working together and where you will have the opportunity to take ownership of a varied accounting position.

The Job
Reporting into the finance team, this Assistant Accountant position will have a broad range of responsibilities across financial accounting, transactional accounting and payroll.
You'll take ownership of month-end processes and reporting, payroll, while overseeing key transactional functions, including accounts payable and accounts receivable.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys variety, can manage competing priorities and is comfortable working across different areas of the finance function. Cross-training will also be provided to ensure you can support transactional accounting functions when other team members are on leave.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close processes, including general ledger reconciliations and reporting.
• Oversee transactional accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Process end-to-end payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Manage GST transactions and prepare and lodge BAS.
• Perform GL coding, expense processing and general ledger maintenance.
• Assist with financial reporting and ongoing accounting requirements.
• Provide cross-functional support across transactional accounting during periods of leave.

About You

• Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar hands-on accounting position.
• Strong end-to-end payroll processing experience is essential.
• Experience overseeing or managing AP and AR functions.
• Sound understanding of month-end processes, reconciliations, GST and BAS.
• MYOB experience is highly regarded.
• Exposure to Employment Hero and SimPRO would be advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities.
• A proactive approach and willingness to support the wider finance team.

Benefits

• Salary up to $110,000 + Super, depending on experience.
• Stable and growing business with established government and commercial contracts.
• Excellent company culture and supportive working environment.
• Broad role with exposure to financial accounting, transactional accounting and payroll.
• Opportunity to take ownership and develop within an established finance team.
• Onsite parking available.

How to Apply:
If you're an experienced Assistant Accountant looking for a varied position within a stable business that genuinely values its people, we'd like to hear from you.
Please submit your resume for immediate consideration.
Please email seb@norwestrecruitment.com.au