Finance Administrator

Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Waterfront location

Work-Life Balance 32 hours/week

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron in Victoria is seeking a Finance and Administration Officer to manage day-to-day financial operations, payroll, and support staff and members. You’ll handle GL reconciliations, month-end processes, BAS and PAYG, and provide P&L analysis, while acting as our Xero expert and integrating Marina Master, MiClub and Deputy.

Strong communication and analytical skills are essential. We offer a waterfront, community-focused workplace with a 32-hour week and a supportive team

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent in bookkeeping/accounting.
• Xero skills and experience integrating third-party apps.
• Solid understanding of payroll, awards, and compliance.
• Analytical mindset with ability to spot trends and efficiencies.
• Strong communication to collaborate with heads of departments and members.

Responsibilities

• Financial control: Manage GL, reconciliations, BAS, PAYG and fixed assets.
• Month-end & analysis: Prep journals, accruals, and P&L reviews, analyze variances.
• Payroll: End-to-end processing via Xero, awards, super, payroll tax.
• Systems & processes: Serve as Xero expert, assist with Marina Master, MiClub, Deputy integrations.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Payroll knowledge

Education

Diploma or equivalent in bookkeeping/accounting

Tools

Xero

Marina Master

MiClub

Deputy

Job description

Join Our Team: Finance & Administration Officer

Are you an experienced Finance and Administration Officer who loves numbers, values accuracy, and enjoys working in a friendly, supportive environment? We're looking for someone just like you to join our team at the Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron.

This role is central to keeping our Club running smoothly behind the scenes – you'll be handling day-to-day financial operations and payroll, supporting both staff and members alike.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Financial Control: Manage GL, daily/monthly reconciliations, BAS, PAYG, and fixed assets.
• Month-End & Analysis: Prep journals, accruals, and P&L reviews. Analyse budget variances and F&B labour costs.
• Payroll: Handle end-to-end processing via Xero, award compliance, super, and payroll tax.
• Systems & Processes: Serve as our Xero expert, assist with software integrations (Marina Master, MiClub, Deputy), and automate manual tasks.

About You:

• Solid grounding in bookkeeping and accounting with a Diploma or equivalent; industry experience.
• Xero skills and experience integrating third-party apps.
• Solid grasp of payroll, awards, and compliance.
• Analytical mindset—you look beyond data entry to spot trends and efficiencies.
• Great communication skills to collaborate with department heads and club members.

What We Offer:

• A positive, professional work environment right by the water
• Work-Life Balance: Permanent 32 hours/week (spread across 4 days or Mon–Fri).
• A close-knit team
• Work right on the water in a picturesque coastal setting.