Assistant Accountant

Job Description

Bookkeeper | Assistant Accounts

$85,000 - $95,000 + Super

Hybrid after 6 months | 3 days in office & 2 from home

A well-established organised in Perth’s CBD are looking to recruit a detail-oriented and proactive Bookkeeper/Assistant Accountant to support their Financial Controller in managing accurate, compliant, and timely financial records.

You will be involved across core accounting functions including month-end, reconciliations, payroll, accounts receivable and payable, and audit support, within a collaborative and values-driven organisation.

Key Responsibilities

General Ledger & Month-End Support

• Assist with preparation and analysis of month-end journals, including accruals, prepayments, and reclassifications
• Support month-end close and reporting activities
• Complete weekly and monthly bank reconciliations
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner

Payroll (Fortnightly)

• End-to-end payroll processing
• Validate timesheets, overtime, allowances, and leave entries
• Prepare payroll reconciliations and maintain employee records
• Ensure compliance with awards, superannuation, and taxation requirements
• Provide payroll analysis and reporting
• Support employee payroll queries
• Assist with year-end payroll processes including STP finalisation and PAYG summaries

Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable

• Assist with preparation and issuing of sales invoices
• Allocate customer payments and maintain debtor records
• Monitor overdue accounts and support credit control activities
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to resolve billing queries
• Review weekly creditor payment files for accuracy
• Process supplier invoices accurately and on time
• Perform three-way matching (PO, receipt, invoice) where applicable
• Prepare weekly creditor payment runs
• Ensure compliance with company policies and delegated authorities

Skills & Experience

Essential

• 3–5 years’ commercial experience in a transactional accounting role
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial controls
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, data validation, conditional formatting)
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Working rights in Australia and based in Perth

Interested? If you are a motivated Assistant Accountant looking to grow your career in a professional and values-led environment, we would love to hear from you.

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