The Company We are exclusively partnering with a fast-growing, multi-entity organisation operating across Australia and internationally. The group structure includes a family trust and several operating businesses, creating a dynamic and commercially focused environment with exposure to complex accounting, multi-jurisdiction activity and evolving operations. While the business operates in a highly technical and regulated space, the role itself is firmly focused on hands-on accounting, operational support and month-end closing. The finance team is small and close-knit (3 people), led by a CA-qualified Financial Controller who is an experienced people manager and an excellent mentor. This role is based full-time in the office, located in the heart of the CBD, with exceptional access to public transport. The Role Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, this Assistant Accountant role offers broad exposure across day-to-day accounting, operations and month-end processes within a growing, multi-entity group. This is a fantastic opportunity for an up-and-comer; someone early in their accounting career who is planning to pursue their CA or CPA and wants to build a strong foundation in complex accounting, month-end reporting and multi-entity structures. Key responsibilities Assisting with day-to-day accounting tasks including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and bank reconciliations Supporting month-end reporting and basic financial record keeping Assisting with payroll processing (where experienced) Preparing and maintaining accurate financial records in Xero Supporting operational tasks, including liaising with vendors, suppliers and internal stakeholders Assisting with ad-hoc projects, reporting and process improvements Your Profile You are proactive, curious and keen to learn, with a genuine interest in building a long-term career in accounting. Ideally, you will bring: A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field (or equivalent experience) 1-3 years' experience in an accounting or finance role Familiarity with Xero and MS Office, particularly Excel Some exposure to AP/AR, bank reconciliations and payroll (payroll knowledge is a plus, not essential) Strong organisational skills and high attention to detail The ability to multi-task and prioritise across accounting and operational responsibilities A positive, proactive attitude and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency, or a valid visa with at least two years remaining and full-time, unrestricted working rights in Australia (including partner visas) Apply Today We are working on this role exclusively, and interviews will be held on Tuesday, 20 January in the afternoon. Candidates will need to be available on this date and willing to provide two professional references as part of the process. Please send your resume by clicking on the apply button or send your CV directly to yani.bormans@roberthalf.com.au Reference Number: 06800-0013364642 This is an o n-site position. By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.
