Accountant Assistant

PERSOLKELLY is one of Australia's largest and longest serving recruitment providers. Delivering both quality temporary and permanent options.

PERSOLKELLY brings together the legacy and experience of four organisations that shaped the staffing landscape over the past century: Kelly Services, who pioneered the modern temporary help industry in 1946; SKILLED, who crafted the staffing industry in Australia in 1964; Programmed, the leading provider of operations and maintenance services across Australia and New Zealand; and PERSOLKELLY, the largest workforce solutions provider in APAC.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join finance team for one of our clients. In this role, you will provide financial and administrative support while ensuring deadlines are met. Your responsibilities will include preparing reconciliations, assisting with payroll, and supporting key financial processes such as month-end reporting and budgeting. If you're eager to develop your skills and work in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide financial and administrative support to the finance team to ensure compliance with deadlines.


• Prepare and reconcile monthly concessions and manage fleet updates.


• Process insurance claims and assist in preparing EOM journals and balance sheet reconciliations.


• Perform bank receipt tasks and bank account reconciliations, including credit card and petty cash transactions.


• Assist in month-end reporting, annual budget preparation, and monthly cash forecasts.


• Assist with payroll processing, including timesheets, payroll tax, superannuation, and WorkCover.


• Support cost modelling, tender processes, and project implementations.


• Provide backup support for team members during periods of leave.


• Perform other ad hoc accounting and administrative duties as required.

About You:
To succeed in this role, you will need:

• The right to work in Australia.


• A degree in accounting or commerce with aspirations to complete CA/CPA (or currently undertaking).


• At least 1 year of hands-on accounts experience within a finance department or a minimum of 2 years in Australia with overseas experience.


• Proficiency in Excel with experience in GP, MicroPay, or similar accounting systems.


• Experience in accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), and project costing models.


• Knowledge of the bus services or transportation industry (highly desirable).


• Strong attention to detail, timeliness, and adaptability.


• A proactive, can-do attitude with a willingness to learn.


• The ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accountant seeking to advance their career within a dynamic and collaborative environment. A competitive salary based on experience will be offered, along with flexible working arrangements (3-5 days per week), referral incentives, and room for professional growth. Hours can be tailored to suit the successful candidate's needs.

If you are interested in these roles and fit the criteria, please apply online today! If you have any further questions before applying online, please email Biren Desai at biren.desai@persolkelly.com.au

**PLEASE NOTE - only online applications will be considered**

Who are we

At PERSOLKELLY, our passion is - and always has been - putting you first.

We propel our people forward by supporting their careers in fresh ways, backed by our expertise and capability.

We're committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experience and perspectives.

We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

So it's over to you. If you would like to join our team, please APPLY now.

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