Are you an Accountant with 2-3 years experience working within a firm seeking your next step?

Accountant

Your new company

Working within a small organisation backed by decades of experience. Your new role will be working within a local firm that prides itself on the ability to provide opportunity and development.

Your new role

As an Accountant, you will support senior advisors in delivering high-impact financial strategies. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with financial modelling, forecasting, and performance analysis
• Contributing to business planning and strategic decision-making projects
• Preparing insights and reports that inform client growth strategies
• Working closely with clients to understand their objectives and deliver tailored solutions

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will need to be a passionate individual who is eager to work within a challenging environment. Further to this, you will need to hold a relevant degree, a Bachelor of Accounting or equivalent with an interest in completing your CA or working towards it.

What you'll get in return

You will be given a permanent opportunity to work within a supportive environment with real career progression. You will get exposure to complex projects and working within a growing environment.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Geoff now (02) 6112 7659 or e: Geoffrey.Symons@hays.com.au.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Geoff Symons
Manager | Accountancy & Finance
Hays Specialist Recruitment
(02) 6112 7659 | Geoffrey.Symons@hays.com.au

Your New Company/Role:

As a well established organisation, my client is looking for an experienced Finance Officer to join their team on a permanent full time basis. The role is to be based in their Sydney CBD NSW 2000 office. There will be work from home flexibility.

This role is accountable to perform day-to-day transactional finance operations, with a focus on Accounts Payable, Vendor Management, Accounts Receivable (supporting as required), bank reconciliations, GL reconciliations as well as administrative activities for the business.

About the Opportunity / Responsibilities:

Reporting to a nurturing Finance Manager; you are responsible for

• Provide transactional finance services across the business, including accurately processing and managing manual payments and manual invoicing, and correct recognition in the General Ledger (GL)
• Undertake a variety of tasks as required in accounts payable, vendor management, employee expenses, accounts receivable, and banking transactions
• Support with customer creation and mapping into the subledger
• Process supplier and client rebates and commissions, including calculations and transaction matching
• Maintain accurate and timely bank reconciliations
• Provide professional and efficient query resolution to stakeholders, including from the AP and AR mailboxes
• Appropriately raise matters for investigation and further action with business units and follow through to resolution
• Assist the Financial Control team with business requirements as needed, including reports and GL reconciliations
• Accurately process client and customer transactions into business unit systems
• Assist with contract and document management as well as extraction
• Assist with documentation, dealing with internal and external audit queries, as well as maintenance of various finance systems
• Other ad hoc duties as and when required

Ideal Profile

This opportunity is for someone who has experience within a similar role. You will also bring:

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting & Finance/Business/Commerce or equivalent qualification
• 2 - 5 years experience in general accounting with good knowledge of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, reconciliations and accruals for month end
• Candidate who has commenced CA/CPA studies would be highly desirable
• Prior experience dealing with high volume transactionals is highly desirable
• Prior experience in Oracle Netsuite, Salesforce, FloQast or Power BI is highly desirable but not mandatory
• MUST HAVE Intermediate Excel skill
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work independently

Benefits

• Permanent full-time position
• Up to $85,000 + Super
• CA/CPA study support available
• Sydney NSW 2000
• Close to public transport
• 2 days work from home (from Jan 2026, 1 day work from home) - Up to 2 days upon approval process
• Great culture and supporting manager

If you have the required skills needed for this position, kindly please click the 'Apply' button below.

*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to the high volume of applications*

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

• Tax returns for all entities
• Work closely with the Senior staff and managements
• BAS, lodgements, IAS
• Bookkeeping
• Some client contact

• Recently graduated from University with a Bachelor of Accounting or Commerce with Distinction and High Distinction grades
• Excellent communication skills
• Willingness to learn and be part of the team
• Have an interest in business services

• Collaborative working environment
• Modern office 2 minute walk to North Sydney Train/Metro station
• Supportive partners – open door policy
• Team events and social functions such as Melbourne Cup, Christmas party, end of quarter celebrations

• Flat structure work with all Partners
• CA study leave & financial support
• Learn from experienced partners and senior staff
• Work on challenging clients and kick start your accounting career

About Us

Our client is a leading national organisation in the recycling and manufacturing sector, operating large-scale facilities across Australia. With a strong reputation for stability, long-tenured staff, and consistent investment in people, this organisation offers excellent exposure to operations, finance, and commercial functions.

Located in Gillman, SA, the business is now seeking a Graduate Accountant / Finance & Operations Assistant to support the State Finance Manager and broader operations team. This is a 6-month temporary role with a strong possibility to extend or become permanent based on performance.

Benefits

• $40 p/h (approx. $79,040 p.a.) with some flexibility
• Large, stable organisation with long-term career pathways
• Hands-on, varied role with exposure across finance and operations
• Onsite parking and accessible by public transport (10-15 min walk)
• Supportive team environment with experienced mentors
• Opportunity to move into a permanent role

About the Role

As a Graduate Accountant / Finance & Operations Assistant, you will:

• Assist with end-of-month reporting including journals, general ledgers, and reconciliations
• Support budgeting, forecasting and capital expenditure processes
• Provide SAP system support including updates, reporting and data reviews
• Undertake inventory and cost review tasks with the finance team
• Provide occasional reception and cash office coverage when required
• Assist operations, purchasing, and finance stakeholders with administrative and financial queries

To Be Successful, You Will Have: (no more than 6 points)

• Degree in Accounting/Finance with practical experience in a similar role
• MUST have Demonstrated experience posting journals and preparing balance sheet reconciliations
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems (highly desirable)
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• High attention to detail, strong time management and ability to work independently
• Willingness to learn, contribute to a team environment, and support continuous improvement

Momentum is innovative, results-driven & customer focused. Our experienced consultants go out of their way to deliver effective recruitment solutions for both clients & candidates. Whether it be one-off hires, bulk recruitment, onsite workforce management or large vendor management models, we partner for success.

How to Apply

To apply online, please click on the APPLY function.

To be eligible to apply, you must have Australian or New Zealand citizenship, permanent residency, or unrestricted work rights. If this sounds like you, click "Apply Now".

Momentum is extremely passionate about providing equal employment opportunity for all. We are committed to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply.

MRC are developers of innovative intra-oral appliances that are designed to treat the causes of crooked teeth and jaw joint problems.  

We are seeking a part-time Accounts & Administrative Assistant to join our friendly team. This 25 hour per week position offers flexible hours to suit school schedules – perfect for someone seeking work-life balance. 

Some key responsibilities would include: 

• General data entry including invoices and receipts 

• Bookkeeping duties including accounts payable & receivable, ABA files 

• Preparing reports and spreadsheets 

• Processing sales orders 

• Creating purchase orders 

• General administration duties eg. filing, photocopying, creating admin forms, stationery, amenity and uniform ordering 

• Assisting other department staff with various administrative requests 

• Overseeing property maintenance, tenant enquiries, insurance claims 

 Skills and Experience 

• Microsoft Office knowledge 

• Dynamics 365 Business Central experience desirable but not essential as training will be provided 

• 3+ years bookkeeping experience preferred 

• Office administration experience preferred

• Good communication skills (verbal and written) 

• Good time management and organisational skills 

• Good numerical skills 

• A quick and competent learner 

• Able to work independently 

• Cert IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping preferred

Personal Attributes 

• Attention to detail 

• Strong communication skills and telephone manner 

• Mature, professional attitude 

• Able to work in a team environment  

• Part time (3-4 days per week) - great flexibility

• $75h/r - $80h/r + Super

• Temp to permanent role

This high profile, consumer services organisation operating across the education sector has a reputation for delivering forward-thinking solutions with a genuine dedication to well-being. They have a supportive culture that offers collaboration, teamwork and flexibility.

A fantastic opportunity now exists for a talented Financial Controller to join the team on a part time (either 3 or 4 day a week) basis. Reporting to the CFO, you will manage an Assistant Accountant and have a broad variety of responsibilities including:

• Preparation of year end statutory accounts

• Month end reporting and reconciliations

• Budgeting and forecasting

• Liaising with auditors and developing internal controls

• Research technical accounting issues

• Board reporting

• Cash flow management and analysis

• Ad hoc projects and process improvements

To be considered for this exciting role, you will be CA/CPA qualified, have well developed technical skills and have a minimum of 8 years experience working at the Finance Manager or Controller level. You will also have excellent communication skills, be well organised and be a team player.

Interested?

To apply for this role, please email your resume to craig.durieu@lawsonelliott.com.au or for additional information phone Craig Du Rieu CA (02) 8274 0201.

We are seeking a highly skilled Finance Manager to oversee financial operations and provide strategic guidance within the Transport & Distribution industry. This role is based in Sydney and requires expertise in accounting and finance to ensure optimal business performance.

Client Details

This opportunity is with a well-established organisation in the Transport & Distribution sector. The company is focused on delivering excellence in its services and maintaining high operational standards

Description

• Contribute to the strategic planning process for the organization.
• Act as a functional counterpart to the divisional management team and corporate finance.
• Drive Enterprise Risk Management and complete quarterly risk reviews.
• Provide financial insight into business strategy, expansion projects, and tenders.
• Lead the Delegation of Authority process and ensure adherence to corporate governance.
• Maintain robust financial controls, reviews, and reporting accuracy.
• Deliver monthly/quarterly financial reports, forecasts, cash flow, and statutory accounts.
• Coordinate the budgeting process across departments; prepare annual tax returns.
• Conduct performance variance analyses, cost tracking, and capital expenditure reviews.
• Challenge current practices, identify supplier benefits, and improve processes.
• Monitor CAPEX expenditure vs. budgets, market, and capacity demands.
• Develop improvement actions for working capital, payment terms, and inventory.
• Ensure cost control within authorised CAPEX budgets.
• Partner with the Commercial Manager on contract development and customer pricing.
• Prepare customer budgets and financial models for key accounts.
• Oversee and resolve customer claims, queries, and complaints.
• Manage and develop the Finance Department with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Conduct performance appraisals and set annual people development objectives.
• Foster engagement and identify training needs based on reviews and business requirements.
• Ensure team resourcing, leave, and work schedules are managed effectively.
• Ensure compliance with financial, regulatory, and audit requirements.
• Lead actions, risk reviews, and reporting.
• Implement stock management and financial policy roll-outs across the organization.

Profile

A successful Finance Manager should have:

• A tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as CPA or CA
• Proven expertise in financial management within the Transport & Distribution industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead and manage a team effectively.
• Proficiency in financial software and reporting tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Job Offer

• Competitive remuneration package ranging from $180k AUD + Car + Bonus.
• Opportunity to work in the thriving Transport & Distribution industry.
• Supportive team environment within a respected organisation.
• Potential for professional growth and career development.

If you are a driven Finance Manager looking to make an impact in the Transport & Distribution industry, we encourage you to apply today!

To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Zack Dennis on +61 2 8292 2211.

• Process daily sales revenue, invoices, rebates, and credit notes across retail channels
• Assist with month-end close, including journals, reconciliations, and revenue reporting
• Maintain accounts receivable ledger and support debtor follow-ups
• Reconcile POS, EFTPOS, and online payment platforms with bank feeds
• Prepare weekly sales, revenue, and variance reports for management
• Liaise with store teams and finance to resolve billing or revenue discrepancies
• Support audits and ensure accurate financial records in line with policies

• 2–3 years’ experience in a similar role
• Experience working within retail (beneficial but not essential)
• Immediately available to start