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Assistant Financial Accountant

Hays Sydney, Australia
Posted 15 days ago Permanent Competitive
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Newly created Assistant Accountant role, paying $72-75k + Super
Your new company

This Sydney based Financial Services company is looking for a permanent Assistant Accountant to work in its Sydney CBD office. The role has come about due growth in the business and will report to the Financial Controller.

The client is looking for a candidate with an outgoing personality, who can bring some positiveness to the team. This role is not just about the accounting, as the team is looking for someone who is also customer serviced focussed and keen to progress.

Your new role

Main Responsibilities
  • Maintain Accounts Payable and Receivable for the organisation
  • Check and process payment requests and reimbursements on time, and send remittances
  • File all payment records and direct debit tax invoices
  • Reconcile payments on monthly basis
  • Act as a main contact point for all creditor enquiries
  • Assist preparing Sales and Ad hoc reports
  • Assist in the month-end processing of General Ledger accounts, including processing month-end journals, intercompany recharges, credit card and bank reconciliations
  • Assist with various accounting projects
  • Other ad-hoc duties required by management

What you'll need to succeed


The successful candidate will possess the following attributes:
  • A positive and outgoing personality
  • A Degree in accounting and studying towards CPA
  • Effective verbal and written communication
  • The ability to prioritise tasks daily
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Honest, reliable, and punctual
  • Proficient in operation of Microsoft Office and Excel
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently
What you'll get in return

This role will provide training and is paying up to $75k + Super for the right candidate.

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, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

LHS 297508 #2743296
Job ID  2743296
ABOUT COMPANY
Sydney, Australia
12100 Employees HR & Recruitment

About us

At Hays, we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. You are at the heart of everything we do. With over 50 years’ experience and a workforce of more than 10,000 people across 32 countries, we collectively put our customers, at the heart of everything we do.

Drawing on knowledge that’s unique to our scale, our commitment to understanding your needs and our ability to meaningfully innovate we are more than just a specialist recruitment business. By providing advice, insights and expertise on issues you face in today’s fast paced world of work, we’ll help you make the right decisions for tomorrow.

Looking for the right role for you? 

At Hays we know that finding the right role at the right time takes careful consideration. As your lifelong career partners, we’re by your side, every step of the way.

Whether you’re seeking a new opportunity or support in navigating a career change, we bring the expertise and the connections to partner with you to help you realise your ambition.

Providing an unmatched breadth of jobs across industries and professions whilst leveraging our knowledge, employer relationships, learning opportunities and support, we can offer you roles that challenge and excite you.

Take the next step at hays.com.au

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