Assistant - Accountant

Compass Group Australia • Full-time • North Sydney, NSW, AU • 1m ago

Assistant Commercial Accountant
📍 North Sydney, NSW
📄 Full-Time Opportunity | 12 month Fixed-term contract with possibility of becoming permanent

Join Compass Group Australia

At Compass Group Australia, we provide catering and support services across some of the country's most recognisable industries. From corporate offices and education to healthcare, mining and remote environments, our teams support thousands of people every day. We're committed to creating a safe, inclusive and rewarding workplace where our people can grow and succeed.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an Assistant Commercial Accountant to join our Business & Industry (B&I) sector in North Sydney. Reporting to the Associate Business Partner, you will play a key role in delivering commercial and financial support across a diverse portfolio.

This role is ideal for a commercially minded accountant looking to build on their financial analysis, reporting and stakeholder management experience within a large and dynamic organisation. There is a strong possibility for the role to become permanent for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

Support month-end close activities, including reconciliations, journal entries and P&L analysis
Prepare and distribute monthly management reports and financial insights
Partner with operational and business stakeholders to identify opportunities to improve financial performance
Manage invoicing processes, payment follow-ups and contract-related queries
Prepare contract price escalations and contractual variations
Maintain contract databases and ensure information accuracy
Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities
Support quarterly business reviews (QBRs) and ad hoc commercial analysis
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across commercial processes

About You

Degree qualified in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
Currently studying towards or completed CA/CPA qualifications
Minimum 2 years' experience in a commercial accounting environment
Strong financial analysis and reporting skills
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills
Ability to manage competing priorities and work autonomously
Positive, proactive and team-oriented approach

Desirable:

Experience using Oracle accounting systems
Previous experience within a large corporate environment

Why Join Us?

Work with a supportive and collaborative finance team
Exposure to a broad commercial portfolio and senior stakeholders
Career development opportunities within a leading global organisation
Hybrid and flexible working environment
Strong focus on safety, wellbeing and continuous improvement
Potential for the role to become permanent

Apply Now

If you're looking for a role where you can develop your commercial accounting career while partnering with a wide range of stakeholders, we'd love to hear from you.