Finance Officer

Clarity Health Care; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time hours

Training and mentoring

Xero & Halaxy training

Supportive environment

Job summary

Clarity Health Care in Melbourne is seeking a part-time Finance Assistant who is currently studying Accounting or Finance. You will join a friendly finance team, supporting accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, and basic payroll processing while you complete your degree.

Training and mentoring will be provided, with hands-on exposure to Xero and Halaxy, and you will learn how the finance function supports clinical services.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in Accounting/Finance/Commerce degree (2nd year or above).
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Clear communication and confidence asking questions.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Basic Excel skills and willingness to learn new systems.
• Must hold or be willing to obtain WWCC and police check.

Responsibilities

• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Process supplier and contractor invoices and payments.
• Complete bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Support contractor superannuation payments and tracking.
• Assist with program invoicing, reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Work with administration to ensure accurate financial records.
• Monitor the finance inbox and assist with general finance administration.
• Learn to process fortnightly payroll following probation.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Reconciliations

Reporting

Payroll

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

WWCC & police check

Education

Accounting/Finance/Commerce degree (2nd year+)

Tools

Xero

Halaxy

Excel

Job description

Clarity Health Care | Flexible Hours | Training & Mentoring Provided

Studying Accounting or Finance and looking to gain real-world experience while completing your degree?

Clarity Health Care is looking for an enthusiastic, organised and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join our friendly finance team on a part-time basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a university student in their second year of study or beyond who wants to put their knowledge into practice, develop valuable accounting skills and gain hands‑on experience in a supportive environment.

No previous finance experience required! We're looking for someone with the right attitude, a genuine eagerness to learn and the confidence to give things a go and ask questions along the way. We'll provide the training, guidance and support you need to succeed!

About Clarity Health Care

Clarity Health Care is an accredited mental health service providing high-quality, evidence-based care to individuals and communities.

Our multidisciplinary team includes psychologists, psychiatrists, occupational therapists, social workers and mental health clinicians, working collaboratively to make a meaningful difference in people's lives.

Behind the scenes, our finance team plays an important role in keeping everything running smoothly, allowing our clinicians to focus on what matters most delivering quality care.

Why Join Us?

• Part-time hours – Work around your university timetable, with flexibility during exam periods. Availability on Mondays is essential, as this is our payroll processing day.
• Hands‑on experience – Gain practical exposure to accounts payable, receivable, reconciliations, reporting and payroll.
• Training and mentoring – Learn directly from our experienced Finance Manager.
• Develop valuable skills – Receive training in Xero and Halaxy, building experience to support your future accounting career.
• Career development – Grow your responsibilities and gain practical experience relevant to graduate opportunities and future CPA/CA studies.
• Meaningful work – Be part of a supportive organisation making a positive impact in mental health care

About the Role

Working closely with our Finance Manager, you'll support the day-to-day financial operations of Clarity Health Care while developing your accounting and finance skills.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Processing supplier and contractor invoices and payments
• Completing bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Supporting contractor superannuation payments and tracking.
• Assisting with program invoicing, reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Working with our administration team to ensure accurate financial records.
• Monitoring the finance inbox and assisting with general finance administration.
• Learning to process fortnightly payroll following your probation period.

You’ll receive guidance and training along the way, with opportunities to take on additional responsibilities as your confidence and experience grow.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is curious, reliable, eager to learn and ready to gain practical experience in finance.

Ideally, you’ll bring:

• Current enrolment in an Accounting, Finance or Commerce degree (second year or above).
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Clear communication skills and confidence to ask questions.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Basic Excel skills and confidence learning new systems.
• Must hold, or be willing to obtain, a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC) and a current police check.

Experience with Xero, MYOB or other accounting software would be an advantage, but is not essential.

Ready to Get Started?