Job Details

Assistant Accountant

Category:

Accounting

Employment Type:

Temporary

Industry:

Accountant - Chartered / CPA

Contact Name:

Madi Towner

Contact Email:

madi.towner@perigongroup.com.au

Contact Phone:

Date Published:

10-Dec-2025

Job Description:

  • $80k - $90k + Super (dependent on experience)
  • Working holiday visas welcome to apply!
  • Office close to public transport
  • Our client, based in the CBD, is seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to provide immediate support across payroll, month-end and core accounting functions.

    Your day-to-day: 
    • Prepare and post payroll journals with accuracy and timeliness
    • Support the month-end close, including accruals, prepayments and reporting tasks
    • Perform balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations
    • Assist with data analysis, variance investigation and reporting insights
    • Provide backup support to Accounts Payable, ensuring smooth processing flows
    • Use advanced Excel skills to manipulate data, streamline processes and improve reporting

    Who you are:
    • Previous experience as an Assistant Accountant or similar role
    • Currently studying toward, or already completed, CA/CPA qualification
    • Strong understanding of payroll accounting, reconciliations and month-end activities
    • Confident with Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, formulas)
    • High attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities

    If this sounds like the role for you, click APPLY NOW or email madi.towner@perigongroup.com.au
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