Assistant Accountant Just posted!
- Join a growing finance team in a hands-on role
- Oversee accounts payable and bank reconciliations
- Support payroll and contribute to finance process improvements
- $80k - $85k + Super
- Sydney CBD
- Retail and entertainment sector
This award-winning business is one of Australia’s standout premium brands in the retail and entertainment sector, known for beautifully designed venues and memorable experiences. With more venues on the way, the business is in a big growth phase. It’s also recognised as a great place to work, with multiple national employer awards and a strong reputation for investing in training and development.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Accountant to join this growing energetic finance team, reporting directly to the Finance Manager. It’s a hands-on role with real variety and mentoring to help you grow as the business expands. Your responsibilities will include:
- Oversee accounts payable, including invoice coding, supplier set-up and preparing payment runs for approval
- Complete bank reconciliations across multiple entities and follow up any variances promptly
- Reconcile supplier statements monthly and resolve vendor queries
- Manage the staff card program and reimbursements in line with company policy
- Support payroll by checking timesheets, maintaining employee records and assisting with reconciliations
- Contribute to the rollout of a new payroll platform, including data checks and parallel pay runs
- Prepare journals, work papers and schedules to support month-end and year-end close
- Assist with the annual budget, management reporting and finance process improvements
To be considered for this role, you will have 3–4 years’ experience in an accounts or assistant accountant role. You’ll be degree qualified and either studying, or planning to study, towards your CPA or CA. You’re accurate, organised and comfortable working across multiple entities and deadlines, and you’re keen to learn and grow within a business.
For a confidential discussion, contact Jenny at Lawson Elliott on 8274 0209 or jenny.po@lawsonelliott.com.au, quoting reference JP10241.
Consultant
Jenny Po
jenny.po@lawsonelliott.com.au
Reference number: JP10241
Profession:AccountingAssistant Accountant
Company: Lawson Elliott
Date posted: 22nd Oct, 2026
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