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Assistant Accountant

Manly, New South Wales
remote
Permanent placement
80000 - 83000 AUD / Yearly
<table width="680"><tbody><tr><td width="507">Assistant AccountantNorthern Beaches | $83,000 + Super | 1 Day WFH After ProbationAre you an Accounts Payable or Accounts Officer with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting who is ready to take the next step in your accounting career?This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly dynamic, energetic and genuinely people-focused finance team within an established Australian business that forms part of a successful multinational group.The Australian operation generates approximately $60 million in annual revenue and is part of an international organisation with a strong reputation in its specialist industry. The business has a strong focus on quality, innovation and technology, with products distributed across the Australian market through a broad customer and retail network.The company continues to grow, creating an opportunity for an up-and-coming accountant to join the finance team and develop their career within the business.The role would suit someone who has built a strong foundation in Accounts Payable / Accounts Officer responsibilities and is now ready to step into a broader Assistant Accountant position.While AP will remain an important part of the role, you will gain genuine exposure to month-end / EOM close, journals, fixed assets, budgeting, reconciliations, intercompany and broader accounting functions.You will also report into a great and highly supportive Finance Operations Team Leader, who is invested in developing their team and helping people progress in their careers.About the roleReporting to the Finance Operations Team Leader, you will join a close-knit finance team of four and progressively developing your broader accounting responsibilities.This is not simply an AP processing role. It is an opportunity for an up-and-coming accountant superstar to broaden their experience.Your responsibilities:<ul><li>Managing Accounts Payable for domestic and overseas suppliers</li><li>Processing invoices, data entry and approval workflows</li><li>Coordinating weekly supplier payment runs</li><li>Processing operating expenses and rent payments</li><li>Managing employee expenses and corporate credit card transactions</li><li>Managing intercompany transactions, including overseas payments</li><li>Performing regular bank and intercompany reconciliations</li><li>Supporting the month-end / EOM close, including journals and reconciliations</li><li>Assisting with fixed asset accounting and maintaining accurate records</li><li>Supporting the annual fixed asset audit</li><li>Assisting with OPEX monitoring and budget preparation / budget rounds</li><li>Providing support across Accounts Receivable and other general accounting functions</li><li>Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting accounting compliance</li><li>Assisting with internal and external audit requirements</li><li>Providing general finance and office administration support when required</li></ul>What we're looking forThis role would suit an Accounts Officer or Accounts Payable professional who has a relevant accounting degree and is ready to take the next step.You will ideally have:<ul><li>A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related discipline</li><li>2+ years' experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Officer or a similar accounting role</li><li>A strong understanding of accounting principles</li><li>A genuine interest in progressing into an Assistant Accountant position</li><li>Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills</li><li>Good Excel skills</li><li>The ability to take ownership of your work</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>A positive, energetic and proactive personality</li><li>A genuine team-player mentality</li><li>A willingness to learn and take on broader accounting responsibilities</li></ul>We're looking for someone who is smart, ambitious, hardworking and eager to develop.You don't need to know everything from day one. What matters is that you have a strong AP / Accounts Officer foundation, a relevant accounting degree and the right mindset to develop into a broader accounting position.The culture & leadershipCulture is a huge part of this opportunity.You will be joining a very dynamic, energetic and social team where people genuinely enjoy working together.The business places a strong emphasis on career development, internal progression and giving people opportunities to grow. This is particularly exciting for someone at the early stages of their accounting career who wants to build their skills and take on more responsibility over time.The office environment is fun, lively and collaborative, with regular team events and plenty of opportunities to get involved.That said, this is still a high-performing finance team. They're looking for someone who is switched-on, hardworking and takes pride in their work; someone who can enjoy the social side of the office while also being accountable and delivering accurate, high-quality work.What's on offer?<ul><li>Opportunity to a salary increase after successful completion of probation</li><li>Onsite parking</li><li>1-day WFH after probation</li><li>CPA/CA study support</li><li>Genuine career development and progression opportunities</li><li>Excellent manager who is invested in your development</li><li>Regular team events and a fun office environment</li><li>Highly collaborative and dynamic finance team</li><li>Opportunity to work within an established multinational group</li></ul>Your next step:If you're ambitious, enjoy working with people, want a great manager and are looking for a business where growth and progression are genuinely encouraged, we'd love to hear from you.Please reach out to Yani Bormans if you're interested via <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>Reference Number:Reference Number: <a href="https://rh--c.vf.force.com/a1GVT000008AbPt">06800-0013509225</a> This is an on-site position.</td></tr></tbody></table>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. 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2026-09-18T01:37:28Z

Assistant Accountant

Edgecliff, New South Wales
remote
Permanent placement
90000 - 95000 AUD / Yearly
<table width="680"><tbody><tr><td width="507">Assistant Accountant Salary: $90,000 - $95,000 + SuperLove doing AP & Expenses but ready for the Assistant Accountant title?Are you an experienced Accounts Payable or Finance Officer who genuinely enjoys the transactional side of finance, but is ready to take the next step in your career?Perhaps you're already doing Assistant Accountant-level work but want a role where you can keep your strong AP and expenses expertise while gaining broader accounting exposure.If you also enjoy working in the office, being part of a close-knit team and having a genuinely great environment to come to every day, this could be the opportunity for you.Our client is a highly successful and rapidly growing property development business, which forms part of a larger established group. The property business has more than doubled its revenue over the past few years and continues to go from strength to strength.With approximately 250 employees across the broader organisation and ambitious plans for further growth, this is an exciting time to join a business that combines the stability and resources of a larger group with the culture, pace and entrepreneurial feel of a growing property business. Why this business?This is a business that has managed to create something quite special; a high-performing and professional environment without the corporate bureaucracy.Being part of a larger group provides the business with strong foundations, resources and long-term stability, while the property development arm retains a dynamic, entrepreneurial and close-knit culture.As a privately owned organisation, decisions are made quickly, people are encouraged to share ideas, and everyone has a genuine opportunity to make an impact.The Finance team is highly collaborative, with a team of 11 across the broader finance function and a close-knit team of five reporting directly into the Finance Manager.And then there's the officeThe offices are genuinely some of the nicest you'll find in Sydney; modern, spacious, beautifully designed and located just a 10-minute walk from the train station. It's an environment where people actually enjoy spending time together.It's the kind of workplace where you'll know the people around you, enjoy coming into the office and feel like you're part of something rather than just another employee. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Processing, coding and approving supplier invoices within a manual Accounts Payable environment</li><li>Managing creditor payments and coordinating weekly payment runs</li><li>Processing corporate credit cards and completing monthly reconciliations</li><li>Processing employee expense reimbursements in line with company policies</li><li>Reviewing and auditing credit card transactions and expense claims</li><li>Following up with employees regarding approvals, coding discrepancies and missing documentation</li><li>Performing general ledger coding, including GST allocation</li><li>Completing daily bank reconciliations and investigating discrepancies</li><li>Assisting with payroll, credit card and intercompany reconciliations</li><li>Maintaining the fixed asset register yearly and completing annual updates</li><li>Assisting with month-end close, including accruals, prepayments and general ledger maintenance</li><li>Supporting BAS preparation</li><li>Preparing expense reports and resolving reconciliation variances during month-end</li></ul> About You:We're looking for someone who enjoys being in the office, thrives as part of a collaborative team and is looking for a long-term opportunity with a successful and growing business.Ideally, you'll have:<ul><li>A stable and at least 5 years' experience as an Accounts Payable Officer, Finance Officer or Assistant Accountant</li><li>Strong experience within a high-volume Accounts Payable environment</li><li>Strong experience in expenses and corporate credit card reconciliations</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills</li><li>Strong communication skills and a proactive attitude</li><li>A genuine desire to continue developing your accounting career while remaining hands-on with transactional finance</li></ul> What's in it for you?This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful, growing property business where you'll be supported by an experienced Finance Manager and surrounded by a collaborative team.You'll have the opportunity to step up into an Assistant Accountant title without losing the AP and expenses responsibilities you enjoy, while gradually broadening your accounting knowledge and taking on more responsibility.Add in a beautiful office, a genuinely welcoming team, flexible working hours and free lunches, and this is a workplace that offers much more than just a job.If you're looking for a role where you'll be valued, supported, challenged and given genuine room to develop, we'd love to hear from you.Please reach out to Yani Bormans if you're interested via <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>Reference Number: <a href="https://rh--c.vf.force.com/a1GVT000008OhyT">06800-0013526889</a> </td></tr></tbody></table>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/WWFuaS5Cb3JtYW5zLjU4NjcwLjEwNjc1QHJoaWF1cy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-10-16T04:56:52Z

Accounts Officer

North Sydney, New South Wales
remote
Permanent placement
85000 - 85000 AUD / Yearly
<table width="680"><tbody><tr><td width="507">Accounts Officer - 12-Month FTC | Financial ServicesLocation: North Sydney Working model: HybridWe are partnering with a well-established Financial Services organisation based in North Sydney to recruit an experienced Accounts Officer for an initial 12-month fixed-term contract.This is an excellent opportunity for an Accounts Officer with strong Accounts Receivable experience to join a supportive finance team within a professional and established organisation. There is also strong potential for the position to convert to a permanent opportunity within the business or wider group.The RoleThe role reports to the Finance Operations Team Leader and will be part of a team of five. This is a high-volume Accounts Officer position, with approximately 80% of the role focused on Accounts Receivable and 20% on Accounts Payable.You will be responsible for managing a range of day-to-day transactional finance activities while working closely with a wider finance team. We are also open to Assistant Accountant profiles who are looking for a stable, long-term opportunity and are interested in moving into a broader Financial Services environment. Given the size and structure of the wider business, there may be other opportunities to progress into within the organisation over time.Key responsibilities:<ul><li>Managing high-volume Accounts Receivable transactions</li><li>Processing and allocating high-volume receipts</li><li>Managing customer accounts and following up outstanding payments</li><li>Processing premium-related transactions</li><li>Assisting with Accounts Payable activities</li><li>Processing transactions across automated and manual systems</li><li>Supporting the wider finance team with general accounting duties</li><li>Ensuring transactions are processed accurately and within required timeframes</li></ul>About YouWe are looking for an experienced Accounts Officer who is comfortable working in a high-volume environment and enjoys being part of a close-knit finance team.You will ideally have:<ul><li>Previous experience in an Accounts Officer or Accounts Receivable position</li><li>Financial Services experience is highly desirable</li><li>Strong high-volume Accounts Receivable experience</li><li>Experience with receipting and customer account management</li><li>Experience working across both automated and manual systems</li><li>Strong attention to detail and accuracy</li><li>A reliable, mature and professional approach</li><li>Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team</li><li>A stable employment history and genuine interest in a longer-term opportunity</li></ul>What's on Offer?<ul><li>12-month fixed-term contract with potential to convert to permanent</li><li>Officers next to public transport</li><li>Hybrid working; 2 days in the office and 3 days from home after the initial training period</li><li>Working in a professional Financial Services environment</li><li>Opportunity to work with an established organisation and wider group</li></ul> Your next step:Don't hesitate. Please reach out to Yani Bormans if you're interested via <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>Reference Number:Reference Number: <a href="https://rh--c.vf.force.com/a1GVT000008F9ZR">06800-0013515648</a> This is an on-site position.</td></tr></tbody></table>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/WWFuaS5Cb3JtYW5zLjY1OTQ1LjEwNjc1QHJoaWF1cy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-09-29T04:14:21Z

Financial Accountant

Sydney CBD, New South Wales
remote
Permanent placement
100000 - 135000 AUD / Yearly
<table width="680"><tbody><tr><td width="507">About them:Our client is a well-established construction company based in Sydney CBD, with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across Australia. The business has a diverse project portfolio and continues to experience strong growth, supported by a collaborative culture and a focus on quality, innovation and long-term client relationships.With an established finance function and a growing pipeline of projects, this is an exciting opportunity to join a successful business and gain broad exposure across financial reporting, project accounting and commercial analysis.About the role:Reporting to the Finance Manager, this role will play an important part in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business, with a particular focus on financial reporting, month-end and management accounting.Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports</li><li>Supporting month-end and year-end close processes</li><li>Preparing balance sheet reconciliations and investigating variances</li><li>Managing accounts payable and receivable oversight</li><li>Assisting with budgeting, forecasting and cash flow reporting</li><li>Supporting project and job costing across construction projects</li><li>Monitoring project financial performance and analysing costs against budget</li><li>Preparing financial analysis and reports for management</li><li>Assisting with audit and tax requirements</li><li>Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards</li><li>Supporting process improvements and wider finance projects</li></ul>Working within a collaborative finance team, you'll have the opportunity to gain broad exposure across both financial and management accounting while developing your understanding of the commercial side of the construction industry.About you:You may be a Financial Accountant looking to take the next step in your career, or an Assistant Accountant ready to broaden your experience and take on greater responsibility.To be successful, you'll bring:<ul><li>CA/CPA qualification or progress towards qualification would be advantageous</li><li>Previous experience in financial or management accounting</li><li>Strong understanding of month-end and financial reporting processes</li><li>Excellent organisational and time management skills</li><li>A proactive and commercially minded approach</li><li>Strong communication skills and the ability to work with stakeholders across the business</li></ul>Apply today!Applications will be accepted by submitting your CV directly via email to Anna Luff on <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>Please note that due to the large numbers of responses expected, it may be difficult to respond with a personal message to every application. Reference Number: <a href="https://rh.my.salesforce.com/a1GVT0000076dFZ">06800-0013443949</a> This is a hybrid position.</td></tr></tbody></table>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/QW5uYS5sdWZmLjgwMTU0LjEwNjc1QHJoaWF1cy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-09-29T04:20:19Z

Bookkeeper

Botany, New South Wales
remote
Permanent placement
83000 - 83000 AUD / Yearly
<table width="652"><tbody><tr><td width="478">Bookkeeper - Maternity Leave Cover (Fixed Term Contract) Desired start: December 2026 Join a well-established $100M business and play a key role across AP, AR and BAS within a great company culture.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established organisation with an approximate $100 million turnover and a close-knit finance team of 10. Working closely with the Financial Accountant and wider finance team, you will take ownership of key AP and AR functions while gaining exposure to BAS preparation and month-end activities.The role is approximately 70% Accounts Payable, 20% Accounts Receivable and 10% BAS preparation, month-end and ad hoc finance support, making it ideal for someone who enjoys a varied accounting position and wants to broaden their experience.Based in South-Sydney, this is a fully office-based role working five days per week. The Role:Reporting to the Financial Controller and working closely with the Financial Accountant, you will be responsible for managing key AP and AR functions while supporting the wider finance team across month-end, BAS and general accounting activities.Key responsibilities:<ul><li>Liaise directly with the offshore team responsible for invoice processing, ensuring AP transactions are processed accurately and on time.</li><li>Process and coordinate batch payments for Accounts Payable.</li><li>Oversee offshore Accounts Receivable activities, including following up outstanding invoices and resolving queries.</li><li>Manage collections and act as the link between the finance team and Project Managers to escalate and resolve outstanding matters.</li><li>Manage recharges and ensure costs are allocated accurately.</li><li>Prepare and assist with GST/BAS adjustments and support BAS preparation.</li><li>Support the Financial Accountant with month-end close activities, ensuring transactions are posted accurately and within deadlines.</li><li>Respond to ad hoc finance and accounting queries and provide general support to the wider finance team.</li></ul> About You:<ul><li>Strong end-to-end Accounts Payable experience.</li><li>Full-function Accounts Receivable experience, including collections and reconciliations.</li><li>Experience preparing BAS, with BAS preparation experience highly preferred.</li><li>Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to liaise with offshore teams and internal stakeholders.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.</li><li>A proactive approach and the ability to work collaboratively within a close-knit finance team.</li></ul> What's on Offer?<ul><li>Join a well-established business with approximately $100 million in annual revenue.</li><li>Work within a collaborative finance team of 10.</li><li>Work across AP, AR, BAS and month-end accounting.</li><li>Work closely with the Financial Accountant, the wider finance leadership team and the offshore teams.</li><li>Great company culture.</li></ul> If you're an experienced AP/AR professional looking for a varied role with exposure to BAS and month-end accounting, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today and send your CV direct to <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> for a confidential discussion.Reference Number: <a href="https://rh--c.vf.force.com/a1GVT0000089NnB">06800-0013507405</a>This is an on-site position.</td></tr></tbody></table>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TGF1cmEuQ2Fzc2lkeS4zMzQ5Ny4xMDY3NUByaGlhdXMuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-10-06T23:59:47Z

Accounts Payable Officer - Immediate Start

Chatswood, New South Wales
remote
Contract/Temporary
40 - 45 AUD / Hourly
<table width="680"><tbody><tr><td width="507">DescriptionA well-established international business is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Officer to join its Sydney finance team on an initial 4-week temporary assignment, with the potential for the role to continue for several months.Working as part of a busy AP team, you'll be responsible for processing a high volume of invoices and investigating exceptions. The Role<ul><li>Processing supplier invoices, including 3-way matching</li><li>Managing stock-related invoices and transactions</li><li>Investigating invoice discrepancies, exceptions and rejected invoices</li><li>Monitoring the AP inbox and responding to supplier and internal queries</li></ul> About You<ul><li>Previous experience in a high-volume Accounts Payable environment</li><li>Good understanding of 3-way matching and invoice exceptions</li><li>Experience using a large ERP system; Oracle experience would be advantageous</li><li>Strong attention to detail, communication skills and ability to hit the ground running in a busy team.</li></ul> Reference Number: (06800-0013518399) This is an onsite position.</td></tr></tbody></table>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Z2F5bGUud2hpdGUuNzcyOTkuMTA2NzVAcmhpYXVzLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-10-02T04:52:14Z

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