Assistant Accountant
Australia, New South Wales, Sydney
/ A$ 76232 - 76232 per year
Experience: 2-4 Years
Legal
Introduction
What are you going to do
About the Opportunity
Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you'll play a key role within a high-performing finance team, taking ownership of day-to-day transactional accounting while gaining valuable exposure to month-end processes, statutory compliance, and financial reporting. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accounting professional looking to broaden their skill set and accelerate their career within a successful and growing legal technology organisation.
About You
You are a motivated and detail-oriented finance professional who takes pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work. You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, are comfortable managing competing priorities, and are always looking for ways to improve processes and outcomes.
With strong communication skills and a collaborative approach, you build positive relationships across the business and enjoy being part of a supportive team. You are naturally curious, solutions-focused, and keen to continue developing your accounting career.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently manage the Accounts Payable function, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments.
- Perform daily banking activities, bank reconciliations, transaction postings, and payment processing.
- Process and reconcile corporate credit card expenses in line with company policies.
- Prepare and lodge BAS and payroll tax returns.
- Maintain FBT records and assist with annual FBT reporting requirements.
- Support external audit requirements and compliance obligations.
- Assist with month-end close activities, including payroll journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Prepare and maintain accurate financial workpapers and supporting documentation.
- Ensure a high level of accuracy and attention to detail across all finance activities.
- Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, controls, and efficiencies.
- Provide ad hoc accounting and administrative support as required.
For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact:
Kate Faulkner
Senior Client Solutions Manager | Brunel
📞 0455 667 863
✉️ k.faulkner@brunel.net
Essential skills and knowledge
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
- 2+ years' experience in an accounting, finance, or accounts-related role.
- Demonstrated experience independently managing the full Accounts Payable function.
- Experience using accounting or ERP systems; Proficiency with accounting software (NetSuite and Lightyear experience highly regarded)
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including working with financial workbooks and reconciliations.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet reporting and compliance deadlines.
- Degree or qualification in Accounting or Finance (required)
- A proactive approach with a willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities.
- Full and unrestricted AU working rights
What we offer
What's on Offer
- Salary: $76K plus super
- Opportunity to join a market-leading technology business experiencing continued growth.
- Exposure to broader accounting and financial reporting responsibilities.
- Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
- Supportive, collaborative, and high-performing team culture.
- Employee recognition and reward initiatives.
- Health and wellbeing benefits and programs.
- Modern workplace that values innovation, continuous improvement, and employee success.
Anything else ?
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At Brunel, we are proud of our unique corporate culture, which is shaped and nurtured by the collective efforts of our employees. Our work environment is characterised by an authentic, communicative and inclusive approach to teamwork that fosters an atmosphere of collaboration and creativity. Our values are at the center of everything we do – for our clients, our colleagues and ourselves.
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Since 1975, our mission has always been to connect specialists to exciting career opportunities, to support the development of these careers, and to offer fair and equal employment. This has enabled us to create a truly sustainable and durable business model. Having a passion for people and caring deeply for the environment is not only part of Brunel’s DNA but is also reflected in our culture and values. As a global company, we take our social responsibility very seriously.
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