Assistant Accountant

About Pallas Group

Pallas Group comprises two driven, ambitious brands with a strong focus on excellence in fund management and property development. Pallas Capital specialises in debt and equity financing for commercial real estate in Australia and New Zealand, particularly addressing the scarcity of credit in the mid-range property market by acting as a reputable, risk-aware non-bank lender.

Fortis, the group's property development arm, has delivered over $750 million in residential and commercial projects, with an additional $560 million scheduled for completion within the current year.

Due to continued expansion, Pallas Group is hiring an Assistant Accountant to join the Sydney Head Office in Double Bay. This role supports Fortis and provides broad exposure to diverse accounting and finance activities in a rapidly growing property development company. The position requires working onsite five days per week.

Role Responsibilities

• Reconcile monthly corporate credit card statements by matching transactions to appropriate tax invoices and detailed receipts.
• Process employee reimbursement claims for business-related expenses, verifying valid receipts and required approvals.
• Audit all claims and credit card expenses to ensure compliance with company policies and prevent unauthorized spending.
• Follow up with employees and managers to resolve discrepancies such as missing receipts, unapproved expenses, or coding errors prior to payment processing.
• Accurately code and input approved expenses into the accounting system, categorizing claims and extracting components like GST when applicable.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing by preparing expense reports, tracking outstanding claims, and addressing reconciliation differences.
• Maintain a well-organized and compliant digital filing system for all expense records to ensure audit readiness.
• Conduct routine bank, payroll, and inter-company reconciliations to identify missing entries, duplicate transactions, or compliance issues early.
• Provide general accounting and administrative support to the finance team as needed.
• Suggest practical improvements to internal financial controls, procedures, and accounting software to prevent recurring issues.

Candidate Profile

• Possess a tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• At least one year of experience in roles such as Assistant Accountant, Accounts Officer, or Bookkeeper.
• Demonstrated ability in preparing bank reconciliations and supporting month-end financial reporting.
• Practical experience handling accounts payable and receivable with meticulous attention to detail.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Experience with accounting software such as Xero or MYOB (Acumatica) is beneficial though not mandatory.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, capable of managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.

Why Join Pallas Group

The team at Pallas Group values entrepreneurial spirit and offers a dynamic, fast-growing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for energetic, ambitious professionals with strong technical skills to make a meaningful contribution and grow their careers. The company fosters a collaborative culture with an emphasis on employee wellbeing and ownership of work.

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to work fully onsite at the Sydney Head Office in Double Bay, New South Wales, Australia. Applications should include a comprehensive CV. Due to high application volume, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.