Accounts Assistant Recruitment Agency

The left-brainers who crunch the numbers and process payments with incredible attention to detail. And when you say, “Get me the report by 5 pm”? Boom, it’s done.

Accounts Assistant Recruitment Agency

The left-brainers who crunch the numbers and process payments with incredible attention to detail. And when you say, “Get me the report by 5 pm”? Boom, it’s done.

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT RECRUITMENT

Trust Sydney’s finest Accounts Assistant recruitment agency to find your dream Accounts Assistant

An Accounts Assistant is your numbers person. They keep suppliers happy and you happy by making sure your invoices are paid and on time! 

A good accounts assistant knows exactly what is happening financially in your business. We are experts at finding the accounts assistants you can trust to get the job done.

We are a recruitment agency and accounts assistants are one of our speciality placements. A bookkeeper, assistant accountant, payroll assistant, accounts clerk, accounts payable or accounts receivable–we have you covered. 

We interview hundreds of candidates every month and know which ones have what it takes to be the best of the best. 

Don’t waste your valuable time and resources trying to recruit Accounts Assistant yourself! It makes financial sense to let us recruit your perfect accounts assistant, matched just for you. 

Out with the old, in with the EST10 way

The traditional recruitment process for an accounts assistant involves sifting through a mountain of resumes, conducting endless interviews, and crossing fingers, hoping to strike gold. We’re here to change that!

At EST10, we’re all about delivering a concierge-style experience in the world of recruitment. Your accounts assistant is the one you can trust to keep your balance sheets balanced and your cash flows flowing. That’s why, beyond the usual skills and qualifications checklist, we dive deep into their values, personalities, and dreams. With access to a wide talent pool, the best consultants, and a knack for spotting talent, we have your best interest at heart!

The EST10 recruitment process

Our approach goes beyond the surface — we dive deep into understanding both our clients and candidates. We ask the right questions (even the tough ones) to unearth the bigger picture.

Our process is simple:

  1. Call UsWe love a phone call! Reach out when you’re ready to hire or even just to understand the process and why we are so certain we can find you, your perfect EA!
  2. Visit — We’ll schedule a visit to gain an in-depth understanding of your requirements.
  3. Plan and Timelines — We’ll keep you in the loop about all the key details. And, did we mention our average timeline to fill a permanent role is 5 – 10 days?
  4. Relax — Sit back and relax while we do the heavy lifting.

Can’t wait 5-10 days for your new hire? No problem! We can have a temporary candidate with you within hours, even for eleventh-hour requests.

Let’s Get Started

Looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant?

Get in touch with our team to start your recruitment journey.
Or call us directly on 02 9002 0222

Visit us at

Level 10, 66 Hunter St,
Sydney, NSW 2000

MORE ABOUT ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT RECRUITMENT

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can you find me an Accounts Assistant to start tomorrow?

Yes! We love finding accounts assistants on short notice. If you’re looking to fill a permanent or temp position, get in touch.

What is a typical Accounts Assistant salary?

Salaries for an accounts assistant range from $55,000 to $85,000 per annum (excluding superannuation), and sometimes higher. We’re also starting to see more businesses offer benefits that include: 

  • Bonuses
  • Healthcare
  • Gym memberships
  • Laptops
  • Mobile phones
  • Additional leave
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Education 
  • Professional development opportunities

See our most recent salary guide.

How much is your agency fee to recruit an Accounts Assistant?

It depends on the salary offered. 

We offer our full-service recruitment package, where we do it all from writing the job ad to testing, interviewing, and selecting candidates.

Learn more about our recruitment agency service options.

What is the recruitment process?

It all starts with a simple phone call to our lovely EST10 team. We’ll ask you what you’re after and help you identify which approach is best for you. 

Then, if you’re looking for a temp ASAP, we’ll start the process right then and there. Or, if you want a long-term placement, we’ll explain our service option outlined in the question above. 

Learn more about our employment agency process.

What happens if the Accounts Assistant you send doesn’t work out?

We’re so confident about our accounts assistant recruitment process that our guarantees far exceed the industry standards.

If you’re not completely delighted with your permanent accounts assistant hire within their first three months, we’ll replace the role at no charge. (The industry standard is just five days.)

And if you’re even slightly unhappy with your temp placement within their first eight hours, again we’ll replace them at no cost. That’s no cost for the first temp placement and no cost for the replacement temporary’s first day. (That’s double the industry standard period.)

In short, we are not happy with the placement unless you’re happy about it too.

What other role titles do Accounts Assistants have?

An accounts assistant is the broad term that applies to many accounting roles. Whilst all accounts assistants deal with accounts, the specific area may differ. 

Accounts assistant roles can include accounts payable, accounts receivable, assistant accountant, financial assistant, payroll administrator, plus many more! 

What qualities should I look for in an Accounts Assistant?

Your accounts assistant is dealing with and has access to confidential and often personal information, including bank accounts, cash flow, profit and loss etc. 

That means qualities to look for in an accounts assistant include: 

  • Integrity and honesty!
  • Confidentiality and discretion to keep sensitive business information private 
  • Methodical, details focused approach, avoiding errors in processing
  • Passionate about numbers to keep inspired by the job
  • Exceptional attention to detail 
  • Awareness of time-sensitive tasks to ensure important deadlines are not missed 
  • Ability to communicate and understand technical terminology
  • Police checked
Why should EST10 recruit an Accounts Assistant for me?

We know where to find the best account assistants, and know what talent looks like. We also recognise potential–and that’s key in a market like this! 

The secret is out that a strong accounts assistant is the key to a successfully run business. But with demand increasing, it can be time-consuming to find, recruit and retain top accounts assistants. 

So, what can you do? Trust us to find the perfect accounts assistant for you.

Can you find an Accounts Assistant who ‘gets’ our business?

This is our specialty, and it’s how EST10 is different. Finding a candidate who has the right accounts skills is just the beginning. 

Where we excel is by matching your business with the right candidate. We also look at your personality and working style and your new accounts assistant to ensure a perfect fit! We take the necessary time to get to know both you and the candidates in finding the right person. But don’t worry–we are efficient. The time we take in the beginning stages in understanding your needs is the same as any good project planning and quickly reverts to a successful placement for you.  And if you like, we can even utilise psychometric testing as a tool in matching for both of you! 

Does EST10 only recruit Accounts Assistant roles in the Sydney CBD?

We recruit for businesses with locations that range from the Sydney CBD to Parramatta, North Sydney, Ryde, Sutherland Shire, Western Sydney and beyond. 

You can also call on us to help you find talent in Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, New Zealand, and London.

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