Assistant Accountant
Core
Support the delivery of accurate, timely, and efficient financial processes, primarily managing accounts payable, month-end accounting, and payroll finance for a professional sports club.
Role type
Assistant Accountant (Finance Team)
Builds
Financial records, reports, and systems for a growing professional sports organization
Domain
Sports / Not-for-profit / Finance
Required skills
Accounts payable management, Month-end accounting, Bank reconciliations, Payroll support, Journal preparation, Fixed asset register maintenance, GST coding, BAS preparation, Audit support, ERP system proficiency, Excel
Preferred skills
Sport or not-for-profit experience, AFL finance systems (D365, Adaptive, Workday, ExFlow, Zeno), Process improvement, AI tools
Responsibilities
Manage accounts payable function and invoice processing; Support month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and accruals; Assist with payroll data integration, timesheet checks, and reconciliations; Prepare audit workpapers and respond to auditor queries; Maintain fixed asset register and assist with GST/BAS; Support departmental P&Ls and ad hoc reporting.
Seniority
Junior to Mid-level, hands-on IC