Assistant Accountant

Brisbane Permanent AU$100,000 - AU$110,000 per year View Job Description
This Assistant Accountant role provides broad exposure across core accounting, reporting, and operational finance in a growing natural resources business. Working closely with senior finance stakeholders, the role offers strong development opportunities for someone building their career in commercial finance.
  • Leading mining organisation with international operations
  • Career progression

About Our Client

Michael Page is pleased to partner with a well regarded organisation operating within the natural resources sector, with a growing footprint across multiple entities and regions. The business is focused on strengthening its finance function to support continued growth, improved governance, and increasing operational complexity.

This role offers broad exposure across core accounting, reporting, and operational finance, and would suit someone looking to develop their career in a commercial, fast-paced environment.

Job Description



  • Assisting with day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable and receivable


  • Supporting the month-end close and preparation of financial reports


  • Working closely with operational teams to record and process sales, purchasing, and operational transactions


  • Assisting with cash flow monitoring and basic treasury accounting


  • Processing payroll data accurately and in a timely manner


  • Reconciling bank accounts, supplier statements, and intercompany balances


  • Maintaining accurate accounting records, journals, and supporting schedules


  • Preparing draft management and financial reports for review


  • Assisting with BAS, FBT, and payroll tax compliance


  • Supporting year-end processes and external audits


  • Ad hoc finance and administrative tasks as required



The Successful Applicant



  • Sound understanding of core accounting principles


  • Experience with invoicing, payment processing, and month-end reporting


  • Strong Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office


  • Exposure to foreign currency transactions


  • High attention to detail and accuracy


  • Degree in Accounting or a related discipline


  • Actively pursuing or recently commenced CPA or CA qualification



What's on Offer



  • Broad, hands-on Assistant Accountant role with strong learning exposure


  • Opportunity to grow with a business scaling its finance function


  • Supportive team environment with clear development pathways


  • Exposure to a commercial finance role within the natural resources sector



Contact
Aj Bhatia
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6943766
Phone number
+61 403 184 201

Job summary

Function
Accounting & Finance
Specialisation
Financial Accounting
Industry
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
Brisbane
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Aj Bhatia
Consultant phone
+61 403 184 201
Job Reference
JN-022026-6943766

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