Assistant Accountant (payroll focused)

Location: Melbourne
Sector: Accounting & Finance
Salary: Competitive salary on offer of $80k plus super
Contact name: Debbie Ewington

Contact email: debbiee@bwsrecruitment.com.au
Job ref: 990569
Published: about 1 hour ago
Our client is a trusted leader in refrigeration container services, providing expert maintenance, repair, and sales solutions while ensuring the highest standards of care for customer cargo. With a strong presence across both domestic and international markets, it is known for reliability, innovation, and delivering consistent support to global clients.

The Opportunity

The Assistant Accountant reporting to the CFO will be a detail-oriented Payroll & Accounts professional. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate payroll processing, as well as supporting global accounts receivable functions. Working in a fast-paced environment, you will play a key role in maintaining compliance, supporting the finance team, and delivering excellent service to both internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage end-to-end fortnightly payroll, including superannuation, payroll tax, and group tax payments
  • Maintain payroll systems with all employee changes
  • Prepare and post monthly payroll journals and cost centre allocations
  • Oversee Accounts Receivable for overseas customers, including daily receipting
  • Set up new customer accounts and perform credit checks
  • Provide ad-hoc assistance to the Financial Controller

About You
  • Experience in payroll systems and accounting systems
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in financial processing
  • Confident communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Proactive, strong problem-solving and basic troubleshooting skills
  • Professional, reliable, and customer-focused with strong interpersonal skills

What's on Offer
Located in Laverton North, this opportunity is a full-time permanent role offering a competitive salary of $80k plus super.

If you have payroll and accounting experience and are looking for a new and exciting challenge, please make an application by clicking the 'Apply' tab below to submit your resume in Word format. To confidentially discuss this role further, please feel free to call Debbie Ewington (0427 344 206) from Becks Wiggins Stokes.