Finance Officer

Private Advertiser; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly performance bonus

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Brisbane is seeking an experienced Finance Officer to join our Corporate Services team, managing financial records across multiple entities and supporting month-end processes.

You will handle AP/AR, reconciliations, BAS, payroll tax, and reporting, with a focus on accuracy, deadlines, and process improvement. This full-time role is on-site in Cannon Hill with a monthly performance bonus.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in a Finance Officer or similar hands-on accounting role.
• Strong working knowledge of Xero and Google Suite.
• Experience managing AP/AR and bank reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable across multiple Group entities.
• Complete daily bank reconciliations and accurately record financial transactions.
• Process domestic and international bills and payments; issue invoices and statements.
• Prepare monthly management reports and assist Board reporting.
• Prepare month-end journals, including prepayments, stock, asset depreciation and inter-entity loans.
• Liaise with external accountants and coordinate with entity CEOs.

Skills

Xero

Google Suite

Tools

Accounts payable/receivable

Bank reconciliations

Job description

We are a privately owned Australian group of businesses with capabilities spanning technology, marketing, communications, design, print and fulfilment. Our Corporate Services team provides finance, human resources, IT, legal, marketing and administrative support across the Group. We work collaboratively to provide timely, professional support that enables each operating business to perform at its best. We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Finance Officer to join our Corporate Services team and take responsibility for the accurate and timely maintenance of financial records across several Group entities.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Executive Director, this is a broad, hands-on finance position covering transactional accounting, month-end reporting, compliance, reconciliations and operational support. The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring our financial information is accurate, our reporting deadlines are met and our processes continue to improve. This role would suit someone who takes ownership of their work, enjoys working across multiple businesses and brings a genuinely positive, helpful and solutions-focused attitude to the workplace.

Monthly Performance Bonus

In addition to the base salary, this position offers a monthly performance bonus valued at $500 inclusive of superannuation. The bonus is payable when the month-end accounts and reporting requirements for all three nominated operating entities are accurately completed by the fifth business day of the following month, subject to the required internal standards and approvals being met.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include;

Day-to-day

Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable across multiple Group entities

Completing daily bank reconciliations and accurately recording financial transactions

Entering and processing domestic and international bills and payments

Preparing invoices, issuing customer statements and responding to internal and external accounts enquiries

Maintaining accounts receivable spreadsheets, dashboards and progress reporting

Processing staff reimbursements through Expensify and Airwallex

Managing Airwallex accounts and cards, NAB Transact payments and relevant account access

Reviewing bills and submitting them for CEO approval

Providing practical guidance to employees on the correct treatment of financial transactions

Month-end

Reconciling revenue, bank accounts, balance-sheet accounts and inter-entity transactions

Preparing month-end journals, including prepayments, stock, asset depreciation and inter-entity loans

Reviewing balance sheets and profit and loss statements

Preparing monthly management reports and supporting Board reporting

Meeting with entity CEOs to review monthly financial results

Preparing and lodging BAS and completing payroll tax calculations and payments

Processing superannuation guarantee payments and resolving payment bounce-backs

Calculating commissions and communicating outcomes to relevant employees

Year-end, compliance and business support

Preparing EOM, EOFYS, payroll, FBT, WorkCover and payroll-tax reconciliations and workpapers

Supporting annual budget preparation and coordinating with entity CEOs

Liaising with external accountants

Maintaining property, lease, rent and outgoings records

Reviewing licences and subscriptions across the Group

Identifying and implementing improvements to financial processes and procedures

Providing limited payroll, HR, reception and general office support when required

About You

To succeed in this role, you will have;

Solid experience in a Finance Officer, Assistant Accountant, Bookkeeper or similar hands-on accounting role

Strong working knowledge of Xero and Google Suite

Demonstrated experience managing accounts payable, accounts receivable and bank reconciliations

Practical experience completing month-end reporting and balance-sheet reconciliations

An understanding of BAS, PAYG, payroll tax, superannuation and FBT requirements

The ability to manage competing deadlines across multiple operating entities

Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate work

Strong organisational skills and the discipline to meet strict month-end deadlines

Confidence communicating with CEOs, managers, employees, customers, suppliers and external advisers

A proactive approach to improving systems, processes and reporting

A professional, friendly and courteous communication style

A willingness to assist with broader Corporate Services and office responsibilities when required

Full Australian working rights

Most importantly, you will bring a great attitude. We are looking for someone who is dependable, approachable, accountable and willing to contribute wherever needed. You will take pride in your work, follow matters through to completion and work constructively with people across the Group.

Why Join Us?

A broad and varied role across several established operating businesses

Direct exposure to senior executives and business leaders

The opportunity to take genuine ownership of month-end outcomes

A monthly performance bonus for achieving clear reporting deadlines

A collaborative team environment

The ability to improve systems and make a visible difference across the Group

A stable, full-time opportunity within a growing Australian-owned group

Broad exposure across the full finance cycle - from AP/AR and reconciliations through to BAS, payroll tax, FBT and Board reporting

Monday to Friday role, based on-site in Cannon Hill

Requirements

Solid experience in a Finance Officer, Assistant Accountant, Bookkeeper or similar hands-on accounting role

Strong working knowledge of Xero and Google Suite

You must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job

All applications will be treated confidentially. Employer details will be provided to candidates at first contact.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.