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Assistant Accountant

Finance • Maroochydore, Queensland 4558, Australia • Full-time
AI Job Summary
  • Prior experience as Assistant Accountant, Finance Officer, or similar accounting support role.
  • Experience with reconciliations, journals, and supporting month-end close/reporting.
  • Experience with accounts payable/receivable including invoice processing and master data maintenance.

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Full-time • Entry Level

Description

Assistant Accountant

Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast) | ASX-Listed Growth Company

Build your accounting career in a hands-on finance role with real variety and impact. Support month-end reporting, reconciliations, AP/AR and financial controls Join a collaborative finance team in a growing ASX-listed organisation Full-time opportunity based on the Sunshine Coast

About LPE

Locality Planning Energy Holdings Limited is an ASX-listed company delivering better local energy solutions to strata communities, apartment complexes, townhouses and developments across Queensland and Northern New South Wales.

At LPE, we’re focused on improving customer experiences, growing sustainably, and building a high-performing culture where people can develop and contribute meaningfully.

Our vision is simple: Be the provider of choice to deliver better local solutions.

About the Role

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Assistant Accountant to join our finance team based in Maroochydore.

Reporting to the Financial Manager and working closely with the broader finance team, you’ll play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end reporting, performing reconciliations, and assisting with accounts payable and receivable activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to strengthen their accounting experience within a collaborative and commercially focused environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

Financial Accounting & Reporting

  • Maintain accurate financial records and general ledger transactions
  • Prepare journals. accruals and supporting schedules
  • Support month end close and reporting processes
  • Assist with KPI reporting, billing agent reporting and regulatory submissions

Reconciliations & Controls

  • Complete balance sheet reconciliations
  • Perform bank account, credit card and AP2U reconciliations
  • Investigate discrepancies and maintain supporting documentation
  • Support strong internal controls and compliance standards

Accounts Payable & Receivable Support

  • Process supplier and customer invoices
  • Maintain customer and vendor master data
  • Assist with outstanding invoice follow-up and account queries
  • Ensure compliance with approval workflows and company policies

Audit & Continuous Improvement

  • Maintain audit ready documentation and schedules
  • Support internal and external audit processes
  • Identify opportunities to improve systems, workflows and reporting efficiency

About You

You are organised, proactive and highly accurate, with a genuine interest in building your accounting career.

You’ll also bring:

  • Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant, Finance Officer or similar role
  • Exposure to reconciliations, journals and month-end support
  • Experience with AP/AR processes
  • Strong Excel and accounting system skills (Xero, MYOB or similar)
  • Excellent attention to detail and time management skills
  • A collaborative approach and strong communication skills

Qualifications

  • Degree qualified or currently studying Accounting, Finance or a related discipline

Why Join LPE?

  • Opportunity to grow within an ASX-listed business
  • Supportive and collaborative finance team
  • Broad exposure across accounting and finance operations
  • Sunshine Coast location with onsite team environment
  • Be part of a company focused on innovation, growth and continuous improvement

Apply Now

If you’re looking for a role where you can develop your accounting capability while contributing to a growing business, we’d love to hear from you.

Company Overview

LPE is a leading energy provider supporting local places and communities implement tailored solutions that provide better price outcomes and the opportunity to participate within the energy market