Your New Company/Role:
As a well established organisation, my client is looking for an experienced Assistant Accountant/Accountant (Accounts Receivable focus) to join their team for a 3 months temporary position and subject to extension. If the candidate has experience with some Payroll tasks - that will be an added bonus. The role is to be based in their Western Sydney office. Onsite parking is provided alongside 1 day work from home - once up to speed and able to work independently.
This is a vital, hands-on role where you will ensure timely and accurate collection of outstanding debts which is the accounts receivable function alongside some other areas of finance when required. Payroll experience will be a bonus as only need to manage some element of the fortnightly payroll (which has been outsourced) which is mainly just crosschecking and ensuring adjustments are correct - this can be taught by the manager.
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About the Opportunity / Responsibilities:
Reporting to a nurturing Finance Manager; you are responsible for
- Debtors Collections: Proactively managing and following up on outstanding accounts to ensure optimal cash flow.
- Debtors Posting & Payment Reviews: Accurately posting receipts and reviewing debtor accounts.
- Intercompany Allocations & Reporting: Preparing and reporting on intercompany charges and journal entries.
- Month end duties
- Performing integrated group reporting on a monthly and quarterly basis
- Performing accruals and sales rebates
- Payroll has been outsourced so mainly managing payroll for employee adjustments, and checking off - this can be taught
- Support new payroll vendor implementation project alongside with HR
- Assist with managing payroll tax, payroll reports, GL reconciliations, and month-end processes - this can be taught
- Month end duties - accruals, sales rebates, inventory and reporting
- Other ad hoc duties as required
Ideal Profile
This opportunity is for someone who has experience within the payroll and accounts receivable domain. You will also bring:
- Diploma or Bachelors in Accounting & Finance/equivalent qualification or relevant work experience
- Proven experience in a similar role - specifically handling Accounts Receivable function
- Payroll experience will a bonus
- Experience with large ERP systems like Navision, SAP or others
- Excellent communication skills with a confident approach to collections and internal stakeholder management
Benefits
- 3 months temporary role - subject to extension
- Potentially 9th of November 2026 start if possible
- $40 - $55 per hour + Super (based on experience, can go slightly higher)
- Western Sydney location
- Onsite parking provided
- 1 day work from home - once up to speed and able to work independently
- Great team culture and supporting manager
If you have the required skills needed for this position, kindly please click the 'Apply' button below.
*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to the high volume of applications*
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experience
3 years
