Finance and Accounts Officer - Remote

Optiva; Gold Coast City; A distancia; AUD 52.000 - 76.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Birthday leave

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development

Direct access to senior leadership

Opportunities to improve systems and流程

Descripción de la vacante

Optiva is seeking a Finance and Accounts Officer to own day-to-day finance across Optiva and its entities. You’ll maintain Xero records, handle AP/AR, reconciliations and month-end tasks with the CEO and external accountants offering support.

The role emphasizes accuracy, structured systems and proactive process improvements. This is a part-time, 20-hour week role based on the Gold Coast with work-from-home flexibility.

Formación

• 3+ years’ hands-on bookkeeping experience, including month-end.
• Strong Xero experience across AP, AR, invoicing and reconciliations.
• Experience investigating discrepancies and resolving issues.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Clear communication with accountants, suppliers and colleagues.
• A proactive, practical approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently.
• High standards of confidentiality and financial integrity.
• A relevant qualification in Accounting, Bookkeeping, Finance or Business Administration is desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain Xero records, coding and financial documentation.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, invoicing and suppliers.
• Process expenses, purchase orders and approved payments.
• Complete bank, credit card and supplier reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Complete month-end bookkeeping and prepare reports for external accountants.
• Manage finance administration through Budgetly, Prezzee and Employment Hero.
• Prepare contractor superannuation information.
• Respond to finance enquiries and provide records as required.
• Identify practical improvements to financial processes.

Conocimientos

Bookkeeping

Xero

AP/AR

Discrepancy resolution

Excel

Prioritisation

Communication

Problem solving

Independent work

Confidentiality

Educación

Accounting qualification

Herramientas

Budgetly

Prezzee

Employment Hero

Xero

Descripción del empleo

Keep the numbers right. Make a difference behind the scenes.

What if your next finance role gave you the opportunity to take genuine ownership of the accounts while working closely with a supportive leadership team?

We’re looking for an experienced Finance and Accounts Officer who is confident with Xero, understands the bookkeeping cycle through to month-end, and takes pride in accurate financial records and well‑organised systems.

Who Are We

Optiva provides corporate and business support services to entities operating across the employment, assessment and health sectors.

We value integrity, professionalism, accountability and respect, and work collaboratively to deliver effective business operations.

Your Impact

As our Finance and Accounts Officer, you’ll manage the day-to-day financial administration across Optiva and its supported entities.

In this role you will:

• Maintain Xero records, coding and financial documentation

• Manage accounts payable and receivable, invoicing and suppliers

• Process expenses, purchase orders and approved payments

• Complete bank, credit card and supplier reconciliations

• Investigate and resolve discrepancies

• Complete month-end bookkeeping and prepare reports for external accountants

• Manage finance administration through Budgetly, Prezzee and Employment Hero

• Prepare contractor superannuation information

• Respond to finance enquiries and provide records as required

• Identify practical improvements to financial processes

Our external accountants support month-end review, BAS preparation and ATO matters, while the CEO provides payment approval.

Where You’ll Work

This is a part-time position, 5 days per week, 4 hours per day. Work From Home Gold Coast Based role.

You’ll work directly with the CEO and broader team, with the autonomy to manage your responsibilities and contribute to improving financial processes.

What You Bring

We’re looking for someone with strong bookkeeping capability, sound judgement and a high level of accuracy.

You’ll bring:

• 3+ years’ hands-on bookkeeping experience, including month-end

• Strong Xero experience across AP, AR, invoicing and reconciliations

• Experience investigating discrepancies and resolving issues

• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills

• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines

• Clear communication with accountants, suppliers and colleagues

• A proactive, practical approach to problem-solving

• Ability to work independently

• High standards of confidentiality and financial integrity

A relevant qualification in Accounting, Bookkeeping, Finance or Business Administration is desirable.

You’ll also need:

• Current National Police Check

• Current driver’s licence

• Reliable, comprehensively insured vehicle

If you’re an experienced bookkeeper or finance professional who knows Xero, understands month-end and takes pride in getting the detail right, we want to hear from you.

We’re particularly interested in how you solve problems and approach your work, not simply the systems listed on your resume.

Why Join Optiva?

• Meaningful responsibility: Take charge of day-to-day finance with direct access to the CEO and support from experienced external accountants.

• Variety with specialist support: Work across AP, AR, reconciliations, month-end and reporting, with external support for BAS and ATO matters.

• A balanced working environment: Enjoy a 20-hour working week across 5 days, professional support and the opportunity to contribute ideas that improve how finance operates.

You’ll also enjoy:

Birthday leave

• Employee Assistance Program

• Professional development

• Direct access to senior leadership

• Opportunities to improve systems and processes

• A workplace built on integrity, inclusion, accountability and respect

Inclusive Recruitment

Optiva is committed to a diverse, inclusive and welcoming workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, abilities, ages and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.