Sarina Russo Group is a proudly Australian, privately owned organisation established in 1979, delivering employment services, education, training, and allied health services nationally. We are looking for a proactive and detail-driven
Assistant Accountant to join our Finance team in a varied and hands-on role. This is a fantastic opportunity for an accounting professional who is ready to build their career in a well-established and fast-paced organisation, gaining exposure to financial reporting, reconciliations, compliance, and month-end processes across multiple entities. Working closely with an experienced team and reporting to the Group Finance Manager, you will play an important role in supporting financial operations and contributing to accurate and timely reporting. This full time position is based in our Brisbane CBD office and requires regular on-site attendance.
What You'll Be Doing
- Play a key role in preparing monthly management accounts across the Group's portfolio of entities
- Prepare journals, manage prepayments, and assist with fixed asset administration
- Manage group bank reconciliations, proactively investigating and resolving discrepancies
- Assist with the preparation and submission of BAS statements
- Contribute to month-end reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, budgets, and forecasts
- Provide support with statutory accounts, audit requests, and Fringe Benefits Tax processes
- Work closely with the Accounting team to respond to internal finance queries and support broader team goals
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- Degree-qualified in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
- At least 2 years’ experience in a related accounting role
- Knowledge of GST and BAS obligations
- Experience in a structured finance environment with exposure to compliance and regulatory requirements
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and a collaborative approach
Desirable:
- Currently studying towards or holding a CPA or CA qualification (or equivalent)
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains)
- Experience working across multi-entity group structures
Why Join Us
- Join a well-established and respected organisation with a collaborative and supportive team environment
- Gain broad exposure across multiple entities and build your experience in financial reporting, compliance, and month-end processes
- Work closely with experienced finance professionals who will support your ongoing development
- Take on a varied, hands-on role with genuine opportunities to grow your accounting career
- Be part of a fast-paced environment where your contribution is recognised and directly impacts business outcomes
- Support for CPA/CA study
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Convenient Brisbane CBD location with excellent public transport access
- Staff development and internal promotion pathways
If you are looking for a role where you can broaden your accounting experience, work with a supportive team, and contribute to a respected organisation, we would love to hear from you.
At Sarina Russo Job Access we are committed to an inclusive workplace that embraces and promotes diversity. We value, respect and seek to leverage the unique contributions of people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We also offer flexible working arrangements to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities that we serve. If you need an adjustment to participate in the recruitment process please contact our team.
To apply for this role please go to our website https://www.sarinarusso.com/careers
You will be required to complete a police check should you be successful in being appointed to our organisation. To be eligible for this position you must have an appropriate visa to work in Australia.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
