Assistant Financial Accountant - 6 Months Temp Jobs
Job Details
Work type:
Contract/Temp
Salary: 40.00 - 50.00
Location: Sydney NSW
Reference ID:
Contact: Bernad Gullotto
Email: bernadgullotto@westrecruitment.com.au
Call: 0483 945 777
West Sector: Accounting and Finance
Job Summary
$40 - $45 per hour + Super
High potential for permanency
Olympic Park location with parking and public transport available
Job Description
Your New Employer:
This well-established and highly regarded organisation is recognised for its strong national footprint and diverse operations. With a continued focus on growth, innovation, and excellence, the business is navigating an exciting phase of transformation. As part of this journey, they are looking to engage a capable and motivated Assistant Financial Accountant on a 6-month contract to support a key business unit through a busy financial year-end period.
Your New Role:
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will play a hands-on and supportive role within the finance team, assisting with year-end reporting, the upcoming audit, and the preparation of disclosures. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to a wide range of financial accounting tasks while working in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
Key responsibilities include:
• Assisting with month-end journals, accruals, prepayments, and provision calculations
• Preparing payroll tax allocations and other internal cost journals
• Supporting the Trial Balance upload process for subsidiaries
• Reviewing month-end results and preparing variance commentary
• Reconciling balance sheet accounts and resolving outstanding items
• Supporting the audit process and preparing relevant schedules and disclosures
• Assisting with statutory reporting and regulatory submissions
• Helping to draft or update finance policies and process documentation
• Collaborating with commercial and shared services teams to finalise accounts
• Identifying opportunities to improve systems and processes
About You:
• Currently studying towards a CA or CPA qualification
• Solid understanding of accounting standards and financial reporting principles
• Experience supporting month-end close, reconciliations, and audits
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive and collaborative working style
What’s On Offer:
• $40–$45 + Super per hour
• 6-month contract with a respected and growing national business
• Supportive finance leadership and a strong team culture
• Hybrid working environment with flexibility
• A chance to contribute to meaningful year-end and audit deliverables
To express your interest, please APPLY NOW or contact Bernad on 0483 945 777 for a confidential discussion.
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