About the Company

Our client is a major international sports retail and e-commerce group, recognized for its innovation, customer-centric approach, and strong commitment to making sport accessible to everyone. With a significant presence across the Asia-Pacific region and ambitious growth plans, the company continues to invest in its finance capabilities to support business expansion and operational excellence.

Joining this organization means becoming part of a collaborative, fast-paced, and purpose-driven environment where continuous improvement, digital transformation, and professional development are highly valued.

About the Role

This is a full-time temporary role for a minimum period of six months, with the possibility of extension depending on business needs and upcoming company development projects.

Reporting directly to the CFO, the Accounting Assistant will join a finance team currently composed of three people and will play a key role in supporting accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial reporting, and compliance activities.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for a junior finance professional looking to build strong accounting foundations within a large international business.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounts Payable

• Process supplier invoices, employee expenses, and payment workflows accurately and on time

• Maintain supplier master data and support purchase order / invoice matching

• Reconcile accounts payable transactions and resolve invoice or payment discrepancies

• Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders on payment-related queries

• Support continuous improvement of AP processes and systems

2. Accounts Receivable

• Raise invoices and other customer billing documents as required

• Monitor and maintain customer receivables schedules

• Manage customer master data and finance system interfaces

• Support sales and revenue reconciliation processes

• Work closely with operational teams to ensure accurate billing and collections

3. Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including journals, provisions, and reconciliations

• Assist with bank, balance sheet, inventory, and financing-related reconciliations

• Contribute to cash flow reporting, ageing reviews, and financial analysis

• Support internal controls, financial policies, and audit requirements

• Act as a point of contact for internal and external audit requests where required

Requirements

Hard Skills

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline

• 1–3 years’ experience in a similar position

• Experience with ERP systems or accounting software

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• Understanding of internal controls, financial compliance processes, IFRS, or international business environments would be advantageous

Australian work rights are required.

Soft Skills

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills

• Analytical and problem-solving mindset

• High level of integrity and accountability

• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with stakeholders

• Results-oriented approach with a continuous improvement mindset

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

What’s on Offer?

• Opportunity to join a leading international retail organization

• Exposure to a dynamic APAC business environment

• Comprehensive onboarding and training

• Exposure to a growing organization, with potential longer-term opportunities depending on business needs and future projects.

• Collaborative and supportive team culture

If you are looking to develop your accounting career within a global business that combines operational excellence, innovation, and continuous learning, we would love to hear from you.

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