Assistant Accountant

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Location
Karingal, Victoria
Category
Accounting
Salary
$55.00 - $65.00 Yearly
Posted
14-Apr-2026
Work type
Casual/Temp
Contact
Nimmy De Silva
Reference
185901
Assistant Accountant 

12‑Month Contract


Hybrid Working | Frankston | $55-65 per hour + Super

An opportunity is available for an Assistant Accountant to join a large, purpose‑driven organisation supporting essential services across the community. This role suits a hands‑on accounting professional seeking exposure to complex financial operations during a key reporting period.

The Role
Reporting to the Manager, Financial Accounting & Reporting, you will support the financial accounting team across transactional accounting, reporting, and technical accounting activities.

Key areas include:
  • Transactional accounting and daily operations
  • General ledger integrity, reporting, and controls
  • Financial reporting and compliance support
This role has become available due to an internal secondment and increased workload following a recent ERP implementation.

Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare daily cash and bank reconciliations
  • Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations and journals
  • Assist with financial and statutory reporting
  • Support audit, tax, and compliance requirements
  • Assist with fixed asset accounting and registers
  • Respond to finance queries and support process improvements
About You
  • 2–3+ years’ experience in an accounting role within a medium to large organisation
  • Tertiary qualification in Accounting or Finance
  • CPA or CA qualified, or working towards
  • Strong experience with reconciliations and journals
  • High proficiency with ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, TechnologyOne or similar)
  • Strong Excel and MS Office skills
  • Ability to work to deadlines and communicate effectively with stakeholders
Working Arrangements
  • Hybrid model: 3 days per week in the Frankston office
  • Additional office attendance required during month‑end and year‑end
  Process
  • Behavioural and technical interview
  • In‑person follow‑up
  • Reference and police checks
Apply
Submit your resume for consideration. Shortlisting will commence immediately.

 
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