Finance Officer

Employment Hero; City of Burnside; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Birthday leave

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Coaching and support

Career development

Job summary

OC Real Estate is seeking a Finance Officer to own financial and administrative processes in a fast-paced real estate environment. You will gain exposure to commissions, settlements and daily reconciliations, with support from a structured onboarding plan.

Based at Eastwood, this full-time role is ideal for an early career finance professional (1–2 years) looking to build a long-term career in finance and compliance. You’ll develop confidence across the full scope of the role from day one.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years hands-on experience in a finance or accounting environment.
• Fast-paced environment requires proactive problem-solving and prioritisation.
• Experience with bank reconciliations and financial record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Process and allocate deposits, commissions, and settlement files accurately.
• Set up and update commission structures with compliant record-keeping.
• Prepare agent commission statements on time and with precision.
• Reconcile bank accounts daily in Xero and resolve variances quickly.
• Maintain settlements register and supporting sheets for reporting.
• Assist onboarding by preparing financial profiles and commission setups.
• Keep licensing and compliance records up to date.
• Respond to finance and commission queries from internal stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and support transformation initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Education

Commerce/Finance/Accounting qualification in progress

Tools

Xero

Job description

AI Job Summary

• 1–2 years of hands‑on experience in a finance or accounting environment.
• Daily bank account reconciliation experience in Xero, resolving variances quickly.
• Accurately process and allocate deposits, commissions, and settlement files.

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Role Type

Permanent Full-time Associate

Description

As Finance Officer at OC Real Estate, you will take ownership of the financial and administrative processes that keep our finance functions running accurately and on time. Working at the center of a fast-paced real estate environment, you’ll gain direct exposure to commission structures, agent settlements, compliance and daily reconciliations, building a finance skill set that is both broad and commercially grounded.

This is a full-time role based at Eastwood, built for an individual who is an early career finance professional (1-2 years of experience in this discipline), is growth-oriented and ready to pursue a long-term career in this field. From day one, you’ll be supported by a structured onboarding and induction plan, giving you the foundation to hit the ground running and develop real confidence across the full scope of the role.

The Role

As our Finance Officer, you will:

• Accurately process and allocate deposits, commissions, and settlement files
• Set up and update commission structures, keeping records compliant and current
• Prepare and issue agent commission statements on time and with precision
• Reconcile bank accounts daily in Xero, resolving any variances quickly
• Maintain the settlements register and story sheets to support accurate reporting
• Support new starter onboarding by preparing financial profiles and commission setups
• Keep licensing and compliance records up to date across all regulatory requirements
• Respond clearly and promptly to finance and commission queries from internal stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and contribute to transformation initiatives that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and the overall experience of our people and clients.

About You

To be successful in this role, you are:

• Holds, or is working toward, a qualification in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline – with 1–2 years of hands‑on experience in a finance or accounting environment
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment where priorities shift and reactive problem‑solving is part of the day
• Communicates clearly and confidently with internal stakeholders, understanding how to ask the right questions and keep people informed
• Takes a proactive approach to work, identifying priorities and acting on them with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy across all tasks
• Well‑organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment

Why Join OC?

As a values-based organisation, OC provides a results and team-focused culture to work in. We know our people are our most valuable asset. Along with our outstanding support team to set you up for success, OC’s Employee Benefits Program includes:

• Flexibility to support work/life balance with OC’s hybrid working model
• Additional leave entitlements, including birthday & community leave
• Health & wellbeing initiatives including massage days, discounts to local gyms & studios and more
• Confidential coaching and support through our Employee Assistance Program, and access to mindset sessions throughout the year
• Community focus and participation with local charity organisations each quarter
• Reward and recognition programs that recognise quarterly, annual performance & alignment to our company values
• Ongoing training and development opportunities and a focus on career pathways and progression
• Regular team celebrations & activities

About Us:

OC Real Estate was founded in 2014 by Alexander Ouwens and Nathan Casserly with one shared belief. Real estate should feel different. More personal. Built on trust and driven by care. Our growth over the last 11 years has positioned OC with 8 office locations across South Australia, over 170 employees and close to 4,000 properties under management. Our focus remains on innovation that makes a real difference.

From smarter systems to more seamless service, we’re creating a workplace where great people thrive, stay ahead of the curve and lead the industry while staying grounded in care and connection. Every step forward is powered by the same belief OC began with, keep raising the bar, keep listening & keep making it happen for every person who trusts us with their biggest decisions.

Applications close 25/09/2026.

For further information, please visit our website – www.ocre.com.au

We’re committed to raising the standard for the industry and creating an environment where great people can do their best work. — John Thompson, CEO