Accounts Officer

Small Animal Specialist Hospital; Ryde; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Career progression

Professional development

Work-life balance

Care culture

Job summary

Small Animal Specialist Hospital in Ryde, NSW seeks an Accounts Officer to join the finance team at our North Ryde office. You will manage AR/AP, bank reconciliations, and month-end activities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years’ experience, an Accounting/Finance degree, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with MS Dynamics Business Central. You will work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate financial processes.

Qualifications

• Accounting/Finance degree required.
• 2+ years’ experience in a similar role.
• Solid understanding of AR/AP processes and reconciliations.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel (intermediate to advanced).
• Experience with accounting software – MS Dynamics Business Central highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Receivable: allocate payments, post to journals, maintain daily allocation, manage collection process, process refunds and staff debt reconciliations.
• Accounts Payable: process supplier invoices, reconcile statements, manage AP inbox, run supplier payments, handle intercompany transactions.
• Banking & Reconciliations: daily/monthly bank reconciliations, assist cash flow forecasting and reporting, code credit card transactions.
• General Accounting: prepare payment summaries, support month-end close, review expense reimbursements.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Dynamics Business Central

Job description

Small Animal Specialist Hospital – Ryde NSW

At SASH, we are united by a shared purpose: to improve the lives of pets and their families. With over 1000 team members across our growing network, we offer specialist and emergency veterinary care delivered with compassion and excellence.

We are currently seeking an Accounts Officer to join our collaborative finance team based at our North Ryde Support Office. This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, team-based environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounts Receivable (AR)
  • Allocate AR payments accurately and timely.
  • Post entries to the Cash Receipts Journal.
  • Maintain and update the Daily Allocation File.
  • Manage and update the Collection Bible.
  • Process client refunds and staff debt reconciliations.
• Accounts Payable (AP)
  • Process supplier invoices and ensure timely payments.
  • Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
  • Manage the AP email inbox and respond to supplier queries.
  • Prepare and process supplier payment runs.
  • Handle intercompany transactions and reconciliations.
• Banking & Reconciliations
  • Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
  • Assist in cash flow forecasting and reporting.
  • Reconcile credit card transactions and ensure proper coding.
• General Accounting
  • Prepare payment summaries and support month-end close.
  • Process and review expense reimbursements.

About You

• An Accounting/Finance based degree
• 2+ years’ experience in a similar role.
• A solid understanding of AR/AP processes and reconciliations.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel (intermediate to advanced).
• Experience with accounting software – MS Dynamics Business Central highly regarded.
• High attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Why Join SASH?

The animal health care industry is extremely rewarding and our entire team works together to make a difference in our community. You will be joining a fast-paced environment, working with fabulous team of committed people.

• Be part of a passionate and supportive finance team.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and career progression.
• Flexible work arrangements and a focus on work-life balance.
• Join a purpose-driven organisation with a genuine care culture.