Rhodes | Assistant Business Accountant

Role summary

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The Assistant Business Accountant supports DHL’s finance team with reconciliations, month-end reporting, journals, variance analysis, accounts preparation, budgeting support and financial administration. Applicants would generally be expected to have accounting or finance qualifications, relevant assistant-accountant experience, strong Excel skills and familiarity with accounting or enterprise systems. Attention to detail, numerical accuracy and the ability to meet deadlines are essential. DHL will also value clear communication, teamwork, commercial awareness and a willingness to improve processes. The candidate should be organised, reliable and comfortable working with operational teams and financial data in a fast-paced logistics environment.

About the employer

DHL is a global logistics and supply-chain company operating across international express delivery, freight forwarding, contract logistics, e-commerce and supply-chain management. It is part of DHL Group, headquartered in Germany, and serves customers in more than 220 countries and territories. In Australia, DHL employs people across transport, warehousing, customs, technology, customer service, sales and corporate functions, including finance. The company supports businesses moving documents, parcels, freight and inventory through air, road, ocean and warehousing networks. DHL is known for its international reach, structured operating environment and focus on service quality, safety, compliance and sustainability. The Rhodes role is likely connected with supporting financial control and reporting for local business operations, offering exposure to a large multinational organisation and the wider logistics industry.

Working in Australia

Australia offers opportunities in logistics, accounting, healthcare, construction, technology, education, hospitality and professional services. Rhodes is in western Sydney, with strong rail, road and commercial connections to the city, Parramatta and major logistics hubs. Australian workplaces are generally informal, safety-conscious and collaborative, with an emphasis on punctuality, clear communication and practical results. Lifestyle highlights include diverse food, beaches, national parks, sport and a relatively high standard of living, although Sydney housing and transport can be expensive. Skilled workers may explore employer-sponsored visas, the Skilled Independent or State Nominated pathways, or temporary graduate options, depending on qualifications, occupation and eligibility. Before relocating, check current Department of Home Affairs requirements, obtain appropriate health insurance, budget for rental bonds and living costs, and confirm whether the employer provides relocation or visa support.