Assistant Accountant
Moanna YatesListed 9 Sep 2026
Closes 8 Oct 2026
Your New Company
Our client is a fast-growing and innovative business experiencing an exciting period of growth and expansion. They are seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their close-knit finance team in a newly created position, working directly alongside an experienced and supportive CFO.
This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys a hands-on role and is looking to broaden their experience beyond transactional finance. Initially focused on core finance operations, the position offers a clear pathway into month-end processes, reporting, reconciliations, and broader commercial accounting responsibilities. Offering flexibility around working hours and a collaborative team environment, this role would suit someone seeking a genuine accounting position while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Your Role
Reporting directly to the CFO, you will take ownership of key day-to-day finance functions and play an integral role in supporting the continued growth of the business.
Key responsibilities include:
- Daily bank reconciliations across multiple accounts
- End-to-end Accounts Payable processing
- Preparation of payroll, including STP and superannuation processing
- Processing commissions and recipient-created tax invoices (RCTIs)
- Reconciliation of merchant settlements and billing activities
- Investigating and resolving reconciliation discrepancies and exceptions
- Assisting with month-end journals and balance sheet reconciliations
- Supporting BAS preparation and financial reporting activities
- Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation
- Contributing to process improvements and financial system efficiencies
What you'll need
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant, Accounts Officer, Bookkeeper or similar finance position
- Demonstrated experience managing bank reconciliations and Accounts Payable functions
- Exposure to payroll processing and general accounting activities
- Strong working knowledge of Xero or a similar cloud-based accounting system
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- A proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to work autonomously
- A willingness to learn and develop within a growing business environment
What you'll get in return
- Permanent part-time opportunity offering 30 hours per week
- Flexibility across 4 or 5 working days
- Direct mentoring and support from an experienced CFO
- Genuine career development into broader accounting and reporting responsibilities
- Exposure to a high-volume, growing and commercially focused business
- Supportive, collaborative and people-focused culture
- Long-term stability with a business entering an exciting growth phase
- Potential future hybrid flexibility once established in the position
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to
moanna.yates@hays.com.au or phone: Ph: 0404 305 351.
moanna.yates@hays.com.au or phone: Ph: 0404 305 351.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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