Finance Officer / Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant / Finance Officer | East Melbourne

Your new companyAn exciting opportunity has become available for an Assistant Accountant / Finance Officer to join a growing, purpose-driven organisation based in East Melbourne.Operating within the health and research sector, this organisation is making a meaningful impact through its work supporting innovative healthcare initiatives. With a collaborative culture, the organisation has experienced significant growth and is continuing to expand its operations and workforce.
This is a rare opportunity to join a small, high-performing team where you will gain broad exposure across finance and operations while contributing to an organisation with a genuine social purpose.
Your new roleReporting directly to the Finance & Operations Manager, this is a hands-on and varied position suitable for an experienced Finance Officer or Assistant Accountant who enjoys working autonomously in a small team environment.
Key responsibilities include:

• End-to-end Accounts Payable processing
• End to end Accounts Receivable management and invoicing
• Payroll processing and payroll administration
• Bank and balance sheet reconciliations
• Assisting with month-end reporting and finance administration
• Supporting audits and maintaining financial records
• Contributing to process improvements across finance operations
• Providing general finance and operational support as required

What you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience in a Finance Officer, Assistant Accountant or similar position
• Strong Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable experience
• Payroll processing experience
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• A proactive and self-motivated approach
• The ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience using ELMO or similar payroll systems will be highly regarded
• Experience within healthcare, research, not-for-profit or related sectors will be advantageous

What you'll get in return

• Salary from $75,000 $85,000 + superannuation
• Flexible part-time or full-time working arrangements
• Hybrid working options
• Broad role with exposure across finance and operations
• Opportunity to join a growing organisation with ambitious plans for the future
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative culture
• Genuine career development opportunities

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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