Assistant Accountant

Sedgwick

Sydney

5 days ago

Sydney

5 days ago

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Assistant Accountant

Sedgwick, a global leader in claims administration, seeks an Assistant Accountant to join their Sydney team on a hybrid basis. The role supports month-end close, compliance, and reporting processes within the Financial Control team. Candidates should have practical accounting experience and be CPA/CA qualified or progressing.

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Hybrid

Full-time

Entry Level

Excel

Power Query

Salary

Not specified

Work Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU

Work Model

Hybrid working arrangement.

Employment Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Assistant Accountant

Core Qualifications

Technical (Must-have)

ExcelPower Query

Soft Skills

attention to detailanalytical skillsproblem-solvingcommunication skillscollaboration

Key Responsibilities

•Assist in monthly Balance Sheet reviews and detailed P&L analysis, resolving anomalies and ensuring accuracy
•Support month-end processing, including preparation and posting of journals for prepayments, accruals, WIP, contractor costs, and intercompany transactions
•Prepare and post key journals in line with accounting standards and internal controls
•Assist in timely financial reports delivery and dashboards (P&L, DSO, KPI metrics) to support decision-making
•Perform balance sheet reconciliations and reviews, escalating discrepancies to senior team members
•Assist in quarter-end and year-end close, support external audit process, and contribute to preparation of financial statements
•Assist with tax obligations including GST, FBT, and income tax returns
•Manage ABS surveys on a quarterly basis
•Collaborate with shared services to ensure accurate month-end close and reporting

Assistant AccountantAccountingFinanceInsuranceSydneyHybridCPACAMonth-end closeFinancial Control

Key Responsibilities

•Assist in monthly Balance Sheet reviews and detailed P&L analysis, resolving anomalies and ensuring accuracy

•Support month-end processing, including preparation and posting of journals for prepayments, accruals, WIP, contractor costs, and intercompany transactions

•Prepare and post key journals in line with accounting standards and internal controls

•Assist in timely financial reports delivery and dashboards (P&L, DSO, KPI metrics) to support decision-making

•Perform balance sheet reconciliations and reviews, escalating discrepancies to senior team members

•Assist in quarter-end and year-end close, support external audit process, and contribute to preparation of financial statements

•Assist with tax obligations including GST, FBT, and income tax returns

•Manage ABS surveys on a quarterly basis

•Collaborate with shared services to ensure accurate month-end close and reporting