Finance Officer

Hairco; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hairco is seeking a Finance Officer to oversee daily financial operations in Melbourne. You will manage accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and statutory reporting with support from an external accountant.

The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance with BAS, GST, and Australian accounting standards, and proactive process improvements. The successful candidate will handle reconciliation, budgeting, forecasting, and regular financial reporting, while maintaining strong communications with

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Finance Officer, Bookkeeping or Accounts role.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Excellent communication and time management in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work autonomously with proactive problem-solving and process improvement.
• Strong knowledge of payroll, BAS, GST and Australian accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily financial operations, including cash flow management and process implementation.
• Accounts payable – raise purchase orders, reconcile supplier statements, pay bills.
• Accounts receivable – raise invoices.
• Manage all ATO compliance – BAS, PAYG, Superannuation, EOFY reporting (with external accountant support).
• Reconcile bank accounts and credit cards.
• Process payroll.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, budgets and forecasts.
• Manage business email inbox and respond to queries.
• Perform administrative tasks such as calls, emails, drafting documents and scheduling meetings.
• Build strong relationships with customers, clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Finance experience

Bookkeeping

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Financial reporting

Payroll

BAS & GST

Australian standards

Communication

Time management

Education

Certificate IV or Diploma in Accounting/Bookkeeping

Tools

Xero

Job description

• Oversee daily financial operations, including cash flow management and process implementation to ensure smooth business functioning.


• Accounts payable – eg. raise purchase orders, reconciliation of supplier statements, payment of bills.


• Accounts receivable – eg. raise invoices


• Manage all ATO compliance – BAS, PAYG, Superannuation, and EOFY reporting (with support from the external accountant).


• Reconciliation of bank accounts and credit cards.


• Process payroll.


• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, budgets, and forecasts.


• Manage the business’s accounts email inbox and respond promptly to all queries.


• Perform administrative tasks such as answering phone calls and emails, drafting documents and scheduling meetings (infrequent).


• Build and maintain strong, trusting relationships with key customers, clients, and stakeholders to ensure long-term business success.

Skills and attributes

• Proven experience in a similar Finance Officer, Bookkeeper, or Accounts role.


• Proficiency with accounting software (preferably Xero).


• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.


• Excellent communication and time management skills in a fast-paced environment.


• Ability to work autonomously with a proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.


• Strong knowledge of payroll, BAS, GST, and Australian accounting standards.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV, Diploma, or higher in Accounting, Bookkeeping, or a related field (desirable).