Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant Levande Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Apply for the Assistant Accountant role at Levande . At Levande, we’re proudly Australian-owned and independent, with a clear mission to build vibrant communities where people live well. Inspired by the Swedish words for "vivid" and "full of life", we are one of Australia’s leading retirement living operators, with a growing national portfolio and strong long-term backing. We are now seeking an Assistant Accountant to join our Corporate Finance team, supporting core accounting, reporting and month‑end activities across the business. About The Role Reporting to a Finance Manager, the Assistant Accountant plays a key role in supporting accurate financial reporting and control across Levande’s operations. This is a hands‑on role suited to an early‑career accountant who enjoys working across the full record‑to‑report cycle and contributing to continuous improvement within a medium‑to‑large, complex organisation. Key Responsibilities Supporting end‑to‑end month‑end close activities, from transaction processing through to variance analysis and reporting Assisting with financial reporting in line with Australian Accounting Standards Supporting taxation and corporate reporting requirements Maintaining accurate general ledger reconciliations Working with stakeholders across finance and the broader business to resolve issues and meet deadlines Contributing to process improvement initiatives and system enhancements About You You are currently progressing toward professional qualification and bring a strong technical foundation, attention to detail and a proactive mindset. Essential Experience And Capabilities Working toward CA or CPA qualification (Australian certification) At least 2 years’ experience in accounting roles within a commercial environment Strong working knowledge of Australian accounting standards, taxation and corporate reporting Demonstrated experience supporting end‑to‑end month‑end processes (R2R) Experience working with medium to large ERP systems, ideally Microsoft Dynamics 365 Advanced Excel skills and strong proficiency across the MS Office suite Clear written and verbal communication skills, with strong organisation and attention to detail Experience in a mid‑to‑large organisation Big 4 Chartered Firm experience at Analyst level (for first‑mover candidates) Exposure to the retirement living, property or property development sectors What You’ll Bring A can‑do attitude and determination to see issues through to resolution Strong ownership, initiative and accountability The ability to prioritise competing deadlines effectively A detail‑oriented and fact‑based approach to problem solving Integrity and the confidence to question when something doesn’t look right A collaborative, respectful and team‑focused working style Confidence to contribute ideas and engage constructively with stakeholders Next steps: If your application progresses, you’ll be invited to complete a criteria assessment as part of our recruitment process. This is a short, role‑specific assessment designed to confirm alignment with the key technical and capability requirements of the position prior to interview. We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact Levande regarding this vacancy. If you’re ready to continue building your finance career in a values‑led organisation with strong governance and purpose, we’d welcome your application. Seniority level Associate Employment type Full‑time Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance Sign in to set job alerts for “Assistant Accountant” roles. Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks ago #J-18808-Ljbffr