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blue hippo laundries

Assistant Accountant

Accounting

Posted 07/03/2026
Closes 21/03/2026

Sunshine, 3020, Melbourne, Victoria

Full time

Not specified

• Build real accounting capability across payroll, AP/AR and month‑end

• Step into a broad role with genuine responsibility from day one

• Learn directly from a supportive CFO in a growing business

We're looking for a capable and detail‑focused Assistant Accountant to join our team in Sunshine West. This is a hands‑on role supporting the CFO across payroll, AP/AR, reconciliations, and monthly reporting for multiple entities.

If you enjoy variety, take ownership of your work, and want real exposure across all areas of finance, this role offers strong stability, growth and career development.

What you'll do

  • Run fortnightly end‑to‑end payroll

  • Maintain employee payroll records and process starters/terminations

  • Process AP invoices, manage approvals, and prepare payment runs

  • Prepare and send customer invoices and follow up overdue accounts

  • Reconcile bank, credit cards, accruals, prepayments, and intercompany loans

  • Prepare journals and produce the first draft of the monthly P&L

  • Assist with BAS, IAS, payroll tax, superannuation, and compliance

  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting

  • Maintain clean, audit‑ready financial records

  • Assist with external audits and process improvements

What you'll bring

  • Experience in payroll processing

  • Experience in an Assistant Accountant or Finance Officer role

  • Strong understanding of AP/AR and month‑end processes

  • Proficiency with accounting software (Xero preferred)

  • Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills

  • High attention to detail and accuracy

  • Ability to manage deadlines and communicate clearly

Who you are

  • Reliable, organised, and proactive

  • Comfortable working closely with senior leadership

  • Strong sense of ownership and accountability

  • Professional and discreet with confidential information

  • Keen to learn and improve processes

Why you'll love working with us

  • Direct mentorship from an experienced CFO

  • Broad exposure across all areas of finance

  • Stable, supportive team environment

  • Real responsibility and room to grow

  • Full‑time role based in Sunshine West

Applications open to:

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