Assistant Accountant

You will play a key role in our finance team, ensuring the smooth operation of financial activities and gaining exposure to exciting new projects.

You may be a graduate accountant ready to commence your career in accounting or an experienced bookkeeper/accountant ready to grow your career.

About Us

We are Argon & Co, a global management consultancy that specialises in operations strategy and transformation. Our expertise spans the supply chain, procurement, finance and shared services, working together with clients to transform their businesses and generate real change. We care about each other and our clients. We enjoy working together and our business is founded on a supportive culture.

We foster an inclusive culture driven by the diversity of our employees and flat structure management to encourage collaboration and contribution from the whole team.

About the Role

As an Assistant Accountant, you will be an integral part of our finance team, contributing to the smooth functioning of our financial operations. Your attention to detail, analytical mindset, and understanding of accounting principles will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting essential financial processes. You will support the finance lead in running the Finance Department as efficiently and effectively as possible.

How you will spend your time: 

• Conduct routine bookkeeping, including maintaining the general ledger and balance sheet reconciliation.
• Manage Accounts Payable.
• Monitor Accounts Receivable and lead debt collection efforts.
• Assist with payroll processes and employee onboarding.
• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register and Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Develop the Finance Department Playbook.
• Establish an optimal filing system for the Finance Department.
• Manage accounts email correspondence – incoming and outgoing.
• Assist with the system migration to a new ERP system.
• Collaborate in the annual audit process.
• Support the finance lead and consulting staff on various projects within the Finance Department.

What you will need to succeed:   

• A degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Proven experience as a bookkeeper or accountant.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles.
• Familiarity with monthly accounting and reporting procedures.
• Experience with accounting software (desirable).
• Exceptional attention to detail in all data input systems.
• Clear communication skills, both internally and externally.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and deadline-driven.
• Strong problem-solving ability with the capacity to work independently.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.

What we offer:

At Argon & Co, our people are our business. We provide a supportive environment and a suite of benefits designed to enhance both your professional and personal life.

• Flexible leave policies, including 25 days of annual leave, to ensure you have the time to recharge and explore.
• A generous 15 days dedicated to your career progression, personal development, or those special life moments.
• An impressive 30 days of training and development to fuel your growth, with company-wide team updates and internal training.
• An annual performance bonus that's directly tied to your business and personal achievements, rewarding your hard work.
• An incredible "Make your day" incentive, allowing you to invest up to $250 to positively impact your day or your team's day.
• Corporate sponsored monthly, quarterly and end of year team social events: A mixture of fun and charitable work.
• The chance to attend SCG and Allianz Stadium sporting events.

Beyond this we are also willing to support you in your studies to become a qualified CPA.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with disabilities to apply.

To apply, please submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining why you consider yourself the ideal candidate for this position.

For further information or to request any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process please contact careers.australia@argonandco.com.