Assistant Accountant - $80k - $85k + Super

Ad Brief

Broad Assistant Accountant role with SAP, P2P and inventory exposure. Join a lean team, gain end-to-end finance exposure and make a real impact.

Standout Bullets

• Global industrial business undergoing an exciting transformation across its Australian operation

• $80k - $85k + Super, with potential progression to $90k + Super after 12 months based on performance

• Broad exposure across P2P, AP, AR, inventory, reconciliations, month-end and financial administration

• High-visibility role working closely with senior leadership in a lean and hands-on finance environment

Job Description

Location: Silverwater, NSW
Salary Package: $80k - $85k + Super
Role Highlights: Broad finance exposure | SAP | End-to-end P2P | Inventory & procurement | Career development | High level of visibility

Role Overview

This opportunity will suit an Assistant Accountant looking to step into a broader role than traditional transactional accounting. Working across the day-to-day finance function, the successful candidate will be involved in procure-to-pay activities, supplier invoices and payments, reconciliations, banking, journals, expenses and month-end processes. The role will also provide exposure to purchasing, inventory and logistics activities.

The position will play an important part in strengthening financial processes and controls within a lean business environment. Working closely with senior stakeholders, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to identify process improvements, take ownership of key activities and gain a strong understanding of how finance supports the wider operation.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day Procure-to-Pay activities, including purchase orders, invoice processing, approvals and payment preparation.

• Take ownership of Accounts Payable activities from invoice receipt through to payment runs and supplier queries.

• Support procurement and purchasing activities, ensuring transactions and supporting documentation are accurately recorded.

• Assist with inventory and stock-related processes, including reporting, reconciliation and coordination with operational teams.

• Complete bank, general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Prepare journals, accruals, prepayments and other month-end accounting adjustments.

• Provide support across Accounts Receivable, customer statements, banking and order releases.

• Assist with month-end reporting and financial analysis, including variance reviews and labour cost analysis.

• Support year-end activities, audit requirements and statutory reporting.

• Assist with financial administration, expense management and other accounting projects as required.

• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, strengthen controls and improve data accuracy.

• Work collaboratively with operational and commercial stakeholders across purchasing, supply chain and administration.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will have a minimum of three years' experience across accounting, Accounts Payable, Procure-to-Pay, materials planning or inventory-related functions. Strong end-to-end P2P experience is highly desirable, together with demonstrated capability across reconciliations and month-end accounting. Experience within an SME, industrial or operational environment will be well regarded.

SAP experience, particularly strong exposure to the purchase order functionality, is essential. Intermediate Excel skills are also required, while experience with inventory, logistics, imports, exports or customs processes will be advantageous. Exposure to Power BI or database systems would be an additional benefit.

Beyond technical capability, the business is seeking someone who is proactive, resilient and comfortable working in an environment where priorities can change. The successful candidate will be hands-on, commercially minded and willing to take ownership rather than waiting to be directed. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across different areas of the business will be important.

Company, Culture & Benefits

This is an opportunity to join an established international industrial business at an important stage of its Australian operations. The business is investing in improving its processes, financial controls and overall performance, creating an environment where an Assistant Accountant can gain exposure well beyond the traditional scope of the position.

The finance team operates with a lean structure, meaning the successful candidate will have genuine visibility across the organisation and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful improvements. It is a role suited to someone who enjoys variety, wants to develop their accounting capability and is motivated by having a tangible impact.

• Build your experience – gain broad exposure across the full finance function

• Make an impact – contribute to process improvement and stronger financial controls

• Progress your career – potential salary progression to $90k + Super after 12 months based on performance and contribution

Apply

If this sounds like you, please send your resume by clicking the “apply” link below. The reference number for this role is JH78536. Please allow 3 - 5 working days for applications to be processed. All applicants will receive feedback from us, either via email or telephone.