Finance Officer - Flexible, Growth-Oriented Public Health

Entrée Recruitment; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Purpose-driven work

Flexible working

Flu vaccinations

Development opportunities

Supportive team

Job summary

Eastern Health Authority is seeking a Finance Officer to manage a broad mix of accounts payable/receivable, banking, reconciliations, invoicing, payroll support and financial reporting. You will contribute to community wellbeing through accurate financial administration within a small, collaborative team.

The role supports payroll processes, month-end tasks, and audit readiness, with a focus on accuracy and high-quality stakeholder service. Flexible working arrangements are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance, bookkeeping or accounts administration.
• Experience with MYOB and strong Microsoft Excel and general computer skills.
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail with financial information.
• Strong organisation, communication and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proactive approach and ability to work independently and in a team.
• Commitment to excellent customer service.
• Desirable: experience in local government, health or a similar service environment.
• Desirable: payroll, reconciliation, reporting, audit or records management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking and reconciliations.
• Prepare invoices, process payments and follow up outstanding debtors.
• Support payroll administration and employee leave processing.
• Assist with month-end, financial year-end and audit preparation.
• Maintain accurate financial records and assist with financial reporting.
• Provide financial and administrative support across immunisation, environmental health and corporate services.
• Deliver high-quality customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Finance / bookkeeping

Attention to detail

Organisation

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

MYOB

Excel

Job description

Eastern Health Authority is seeking a Finance Officer to manage a broad mix of accounts payable/receivable, banking, reconciliations, invoicing, payroll support and financial reporting. You will contribute to community wellbeing through accurate financial administration within a small, collaborative team.

The role supports payroll processes, month-end tasks, and audit readiness, with a focus on accuracy and high-quality stakeholder service. Flexible working arrangements are available.