Finance Officer

Entrée Recruitment; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Purpose-driven work

Flexible working

Flu vaccinations

Development opportunities

Supportive team

Job summary

Eastern Health Authority is seeking a Finance Officer to manage a broad mix of accounts payable/receivable, banking, reconciliations, invoicing, payroll support and financial reporting. You will contribute to community wellbeing through accurate financial administration within a small, collaborative team.

The role supports payroll processes, month-end tasks, and audit readiness, with a focus on accuracy and high-quality stakeholder service. Flexible working arrangements are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance, bookkeeping or accounts administration.
• Experience with MYOB and strong Microsoft Excel and general computer skills.
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail with financial information.
• Strong organisation, communication and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proactive approach and ability to work independently and in a team.
• Commitment to excellent customer service.
• Desirable: experience in local government, health or a similar service environment.
• Desirable: payroll, reconciliation, reporting, audit or records management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking and reconciliations.
• Prepare invoices, process payments and follow up outstanding debtors.
• Support payroll administration and employee leave processing.
• Assist with month-end, financial year-end and audit preparation.
• Maintain accurate financial records and assist with financial reporting.
• Provide financial and administrative support across immunisation, environmental health and corporate services.
• Deliver high-quality customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Finance / bookkeeping

Attention to detail

Organisation

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

MYOB

Excel

Job description

About the Company

Since 1986, Eastern Health Authority (EHA) has delivered public and environmental health services on behalf of five South Australian councils: Burnside, Campbelltown, Norwood Payneham & St Peters, Prospect and Walkerville. A small, dedicated team supporting more than 173,000 residents, EHA provides services spanning immunisations, food safety, health protection and promotion. Join an organisation making a meaningful difference to community health and wellbeing.

About the Role

As the Finance Officer, you will play a key role in EHA’s financial operations as part of a small, collaborative team. You will manage a broad mix of accounts payable and receivable, banking, reconciliations, invoicing, payroll support and financial reporting administration. This role will suit someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in accuracy and compliance, and wants their work to contribute to community wellbeing.

Duties

• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking and reconciliations
• Prepare invoices, process payments and follow up outstanding debtors
• Support payroll administration and employee leave processing
• Assist with month-end, financial year-end and audit preparation
• Maintain accurate financial records and assist with financial reporting
• Provide financial and administrative support across immunisation, environmental health and corporate services
• Deliver high-quality customer service to internal and external stakeholders

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated experience in finance, bookkeeping or accounts administration
• Experience with MYOB and strong Microsoft Excel and general computer skills
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail with financial information
• Strong organisation, communication and ability to manage competing priorities
• Proactive approach and ability to work independently and in a team
• Commitment to excellent customer service
• Desirable: experience in local government, health or a similar service environment
• Desirable: payroll, reconciliation, reporting, audit or records management experience

Culture & Benefits

• Purpose-driven work supporting the health and wellbeing of South Australians
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
• Free annual flu vaccinations and work-related immunisations
• Professional development opportunities
• A supportive, collaborative team where your contribution is valued