Hire an Assistant Accountant to elevate your Finance team
Is your Finance team stretched thin? An Assistant Accountant could be the key to boosting efficiency and accuracy in your financial operations!
Typically reporting to the Finance Manager, Financial or Senior Accountant, an Assistant Accountant performs a range of accounting tasks that support the wider Finance team. These tasks vary depending on the size of the company but are crucial for the smooth running of financial processes.
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A skilled Assistant Accountant doesn't just handle numbers—they support your finance team, ensuring deadlines are met and financial data is accurate. Hiring the right person can:
By entrusting day-to-day financial duties to a capable Assistant Accountant, you’ll foster a more productive environment that can significantly impact your bottom line.
An Assistant Accountant's typical role may include:
By thoroughly understanding these responsibilities, you can better gauge which candidates have the right background and adaptability for your unique business environment.
How to Assess:
By incorporating these assessments, you ensure you’re selecting a candidate who can thrive in your specific financial environment.
Salary Range: $80,000 – $90,000 plus Superannuation.
Offering a competitive salary is essential to attract and retain top talent in today's market. Be prepared to discuss career development and professional support, as ambitious candidates value opportunities for growth.
An Assistant Accountant can advance to roles such as:
Highlighting these career paths demonstrates your commitment to employee growth, making your vacancy more appealing to motivated professionals.
Don't let your Finance team become overburdened. A skilled Assistant Accountant can enhance efficiency and accuracy, contributing to your company's success.
Contact Richard Lloyd today to find the perfect Assistant Accountant for your business.
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Hiring the right Assistant Accountant is a strategic move that can significantly improve your finance team's efficiency and accuracy. Their support enables your senior finance staff to focus on higher-level tasks, driving your business forward.
By carefully assessing their skills, technical abilities, and cultural fit, you’ll ensure you bring on a team member who can truly make a difference. Don’t leave this critical role unfilled, let Richard Lloyd connect you with an Assistant Accountant who will help your business reach its full potential.
An Assistant Accountant supports the Financial and/or Management Accountant in mid-large organisations or reports to the Accountant in smaller companies.
Typical duties may include accruals, month-end reporting up to trial balance, and GL and balance sheet reconciliations.
As a minimum, an Assistant Accountant needs to have basic accounting skills and some knowledge of Australian Accounting standards. Intermediate computer skills, including Excel, are important.
An Accountant is a professionally qualified CA or CPA and is the next logical step on the career path of an Assistant Accountant who is studying towards their qualification.
Typically an Assistant Accountant will earn between $60K and $75K + Superannuation depending on the size of the company.
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