Finance Officer

Align Talent Pty Ltd; Melbourne; Híbrido; AUD 65 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Hybrid work arrangement

Resumo da oferta

Align Talent Pty Ltd in Melbourne’s CBD is seeking an experienced Finance Officer for a full-time, temporary role covering a busy period. You will support Accounts Receivable with additional Accounts Payable and broader finance administration.

We are looking for at least 2 years in a transactional finance role, strong AR/AP skills, and solid Excel proficiency. The role offers hybrid work arrangements and a contract through early March 2027.

Qualificações

• Minimum 2 years in a transactional finance role with exposure to AR and AP.
• Experience with receipting, payment allocations, bank reconciliations.
• Good Excel and accounting systems proficiency.
• Willingness to work in a hybrid Melbourne CBD environment.

Responsabilidades

• Manage daily accounts receivable activities and allocate customer receipts.
• Perform bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies in payment allocations.
• Monitor debtor balances and assist with credit control and collections.
• Respond to invoices, payments and account balance queries.
• Assist with accounts receivable reporting, reconciliations and month-end activities.
• Process supplier invoices with coding and approvals.
• Support accounts payable payment runs and supplier reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies and supplier queries.
• Provide general trust accounting transactions and record keeping.

Conhecimentos

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Payable

Excel

Communication

Ferramentas

Accounting software

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Our client is a well-established and highly regarded professional services organisation located in Melbourne's CBD. With a strong reputation, collaborative team environment and commitment to delivering exceptional service, they are seeking an experienced Finance Officer to support their finance operations during a busy period.

This is a full-time temporary opportunity commencing in early to mid-November and expected to continue until early March 2027.

Offering stability and consistent work throughout the Christmas and New Year period, this position would suit an experienced finance professional seeking their next contract opportunity, including candidates on working holiday visas who can commit to the full duration of the assignment.

About the Role

Working as part of a supportive finance team, you will be responsible for a broad range of transactional accounting duties, with a primary focus on Accounts Receivable, alongside Accounts Payable and general finance administration.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing daily accounts receivable activities, including processing and allocating customer receipts
• Performing bank reconciliations and investigating discrepancies in payment allocations
• Monitoring outstanding debtor balances and assisting with credit control and collections
• Responding to internal and external queries relating to invoices, payments and account balances
• Assisting with accounts receivable reporting, reconciliations and month-end activities
• Processing supplier invoices, ensuring appropriate coding, approvals and supporting documentation
• Supporting accounts payable payment runs and supplier account reconciliations
• Investigating and resolving invoice discrepancies and outstanding supplier queries
• Providing general assistance with trust accounting transactions, reconciliations and associated record keeping
• Maintaining accurate financial records and assisting with other ad hoc finance and administrative duties as required

About You

We are seeking a reliable, proactive and detail-oriented Finance Officer who can quickly integrate into an established team and confidently manage a range of transactional accounting responsibilities.

Ideally, you will demonstrate:

• A minimum of 2 years' experience in a transactional finance role, with exposure to both Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
• Strong experience with receipting, payment allocations, bank reconciliations and general AR processes
• Sound understanding of accounts payable processes, including invoice processing and supplier reconciliationsPrevious experience with trust accounting would be advantageous but is not essential
• Good Excel skills and confidence working with accounting and finance systems
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and organisational skills
• Strong communication skills with a professional and positive approach
• A willingness to assist across different areas of finance and contribute to a collaborative team environment
• Availability to commence in early to mid-November and commit to the assignment through until early March 2027

Why Apply?

• Full-time contract offering secure employment through the Christmas and New Year period
• Melbourne CBD location with excellent public transport accessibility
• Hybrid working arrangements offering flexibility between home and office
• Opportunity to gain experience within a highly regarded professional services organisation
• Varied responsibilities across Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and general finance operations
• Friendly, supportive and professional team environment
• Excellent opportunity for experienced contractors or working holiday visa holders seeking a longer-term assignment

If you are an experienced Finance Officer with strong Accounts Receivable and Payable skills, a positive attitude and availability to commence at short notice, we would welcome your application.