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Assistant Accountant

  • Location

    Zetland

  • Sector:

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    $95,000 + Super

  • Contact:

    Tom Hunter

  • Contact email:

    tom.hunter@edwardmann.com.au

  • Published:

    6 days ago

  • Expiry date:

    2025-09-24

  • Consultant:

    Tom Hunter

Do you want to step into a broad finance role with global exposure, career progression and real ownership from day one?

You will be joining a growing international trading business, with operations across Sydney, India and Nepal. Initially as an Assistant Accountant, but in time your role will develop to more Finance Manager related responsibilities.

Based in Waterloo, paying up to 95k + Super and with flexible working options.

With local leadership in Sydney and offshore teams across Asia, this is a brilliant opportunity to take control of end-to-end finance while building cross-border collaboration skills in a supportive, entrepreneurial environment.


Why apply?

  • Great progression opportunities, with the chance to grow into a Finance Manager position in time.

  • Flexible work options after onboarding period

  • Friday team lunches and a collaborative, flat-structured environment

  • Exposure to a diverse team across Sydney and South Asia

  • Chance to learn from experienced leaders and take on a broader role over time

  • Waterloo-based office close to public transport options

What you’ll be doing:

  • Oversee accounts receivable and payable functions, including daily reconciliations

  • Manage broker commissions, collections and cash reporting

  • Month-end support and financial reporting.

  • Liaise across operations, documentation and IT teams

  • Reconcile CRM and Xero for accurate data and monthly reporting

  • Communicate directly with freight partners and brokers on receivables

  • Support the finance team in Sydney and India to maintain clean ledgers

  • Monitor and assign tasks from the shared accounts inbox

  • Mentor 2–3 offshore data entry staff

What you’ll bring:

  • Strong understanding of general ledger, balance sheet and P&L

  • Working knowledge of Xero (or MYOB, with a willingness to learn Xero)

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • A proactive, curious mindset. Someone who takes initiative and follows through

  • Comfortable liaising with offshore teams and senior stakeholders

  • Any experience in logistics, manufacturing or inventory-heavy environments is a bonus


For more information, please apply ASAP.

Edward Mann Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Edward Mann Ltd is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply.