Administrative Accounts Assistant

the original; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 78,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Learning and development opportunities

Career opportunities across NSW public

Job summary

Independent Review Office (IRO) is seeking an Administrative Accounts Assistant to provide financial and administrative support, ensuring accurate data and reliable records. The role sits in the Corporate and Enabling Services team, with transaction processing, reconciliations and service delivery improvements across finance functions.

The position is based in Darlinghurst NSW (hybrid), requiring office presence at least 5 days per fortnight for full-time roles.

Qualifications

• Experience providing financial, accounts or administrative support in finance or corporate services.
• Understanding of basic financial terminology, transaction processing, journals, reconciliations and AP/AR processes.
• Ability to analyse accounts and data, identify discrepancies and support corrective actions.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and record keeping with financial systems.
• Good communication and customer service to respond to stakeholder queries professionally.
• Organise work, manage priorities and meet deadlines; proactive and collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journals, process transactions and perform reconciliations.
• Analyse accounts and financial data to ensure accurate reporting.
• Provide financial administrative support for finance services.
• Maintain records and databases in line with controls.
• Collect and prepare documentation to support information flow and decision-making.
• Provide customer service and guidance to staff and stakeholders on finance queries.
• Support reviews of systems and processes and drive improvements.
• Maintain policies and guidance for compliant finance operations.

Skills

Financial support

Accounts processing

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Process improvement

Job description

Job Description

Administrative Accounts Assistant Independent Review Office Clerk Grade: 3/4 Employment Type: Ongoing x1 Location: Darlinghurst NSW (hybrid). You'll be office-based at least 5 days per fortnight for full-time roles (pro-rata for part-time), with the remaining days worked flexibly as agreed.

The Independent Review Office (IRO) is seeking a motivated Administrative Accounts Assistant to provide financial and administrative support services that help ensure financial data is accurate, reliable and maintained to a high standard.

Working as part of the Corporate and Enabling Services team you will support transaction processing, reconciliations, records management, customer service and process improvement activities that enable effective finance operations and informed decision-making across IRO.

About us

The Independent Review Office (IRO) is an independent statutory body in NSW that helps injured workers and motor vehicle accident claimants resolve disputes with insurers and provides legal funding to support claimants through the claims process.

As part of the Department of Customer Service, the IRO is committed to integrity, independence and fairness. Our work makes a meaningful difference to people navigating complex and often challenging systems, and we are focused on continuous improvement, innovation and building the capability needed to deliver better outcomes for the community.

What you'll do

• Prepare journals, process transactions and complete reconciliations to support accurate capture of revenue and expenditure
• Analyse accounts and financial data, identify issues and take corrective action to support accurate and consistent reporting
• Provide financial administrative support to assist with the preparation, monitoring and delivery of finance services
• Maintain records, databases and financial information in line with administrative systems, controls and organisational requirements
• Collect and compile information and prepare documentation and correspondence to support information flow and decision-making
• Provide customer service, guidance and practical support to staff, stakeholders and service providers to help resolve finance-related queries
• Contribute to reviews of systems and processes and support initiatives that improve reconciliation processes, business systems and service delivery
• Support the maintenance of policies, procedures and guidance materials that promote effective, efficient and compliant finance operations

What we're looking for

You will bring:

• Experience providing financial, accounts or administrative support in a finance or corporate services environment
• Sound understanding of basic financial terminology, transaction processing, journals, reconciliations and accounts payable or receivable processes
• Ability to analyse accounts and data, identify discrepancies and support corrective action to maintain the quality and integrity of financial information
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and record keeping skills, with the ability to use financial systems and databases effectively
• Good communication and customer service skills, including the ability to provide clear information and respond to stakeholder queries professionally
• The ability to organise work, manage competing priorities and complete tasks within agreed timeframes and quality standardsA proactive, collaborative approach and willingness to contribute to process improvement, compliance and effective service delivery

Why join us

• Be part of an independent statutory body with a strong public purpose and meaningful community impact
• Develop practical finance, accounts and administrative skills in a supportive NSW public sector environment
• Contribute to accurate financial information, effective controls and continuous improvement of finance processes
• Flexible working arrangements and access to learning, development and career opportunities across the NSW public sector

Belong in our diverse and inclusive workplace

The strength of our workforce lies in its diversity and embracing difference, while the key to our success is leveraging the contributions of employees with different backgrounds and perspectives.

We provide adjustments to the recruitment process for candidates, including individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, including alternate formats or have questions about the support available, please contact Talent Operations on 02 8276 8130 or [e-mail].

Closing date

02 September 2026 9:59am

Salary Grade 3/4

With the base salary for this role starting at $87199 base plus superannuation.

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