Assistant Accountant
Contract Type
Fixed Term Contract
Location
QLD
Industry
Accounting & Finance
Contact Name
Matthew Etherington
Contact Email
matthew.etherington@quinnallan.com.au
Contact Phone
Date Published
30-Sep-2026
The Opportunity
Quinn Allan is partnering with a well-established Queensland business to find an experienced Assistant Accountant for a maternity leave contract. Starting in October and running through to August 2027, this role will see the business through its audit and financial year-end.
Based on the CBD fringe, you'll report to a Financial Controller who is genuinely great to work with: approachable, supportive and invested in her team. You'll be part of a close-knit finance team with a strong, collaborative dynamic, working alongside Management Accountants and the CFO. The business also offers real flexibility through a hybrid working model.
What You'll Be Doing
- Completing bank and balance sheet reconciliations
- Assisting with month-end accounting and reporting
- Preparing journals and other financial accounting tasks
- Assisting with BAS and FBT preparation
- Supporting the annual audit, including audit samples and supporting documentation
- Providing support across accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Completing ABS surveys
- Keeping financial records accurate, complete and up to date
- Identifying opportunities to improve finance processes
- Assisting with ad-hoc tasks and projects as required
- 3+ years' accounting experience with a strong grasp of core accounting processes
- A hands-on, practical approach and a willingness to get involved across the finance function
- Strong attention to detail and ownership of your work
- Excellent communication skills
- Proactive and curious, with a genuine interest in how things can be done better
- Pronto ERP experience will be highly regarded
How to Apply
Click apply to submit your resume, or reach out to Matt at Quinn Allan for a confidential conversation about the role.
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