Financial Operations Accountant

West Gippsland Location | Excellent Working Culture | Education Organisation

Your new company
Located just over an hour from Melbourne, our well known client is seeking a Senior Payroll Officer to join their team in their Warragul office. Our client aims to deliver the highest quality support to both primary and secondary schools across southeast Victoria.

This vacancy has become available due to the growth and demand in the area, which now sees this organisation requiring further support to assist their Finance team!

You will be responsible for the following

• Facilitate completion of the Annual Financial Statement and other associated annual audit requirements
• Assist in preparation of data for annual budgets.
• Assist in the development of centralised finance support services
• Undertake periodical reviews of financial databases to analyse data, ensure accuracy and maintain statutory compliance.
• Undertake end-of-period reconciliations, prepare relevant financial reports, and assist with internal/external audit requirements
• Assist in planning, implementing, reviewing, and training in new accounting and software systems
• Provide support in completing data uploads and census to ensure accurate reporting to internal and external stakeholders
• Other Finance and Administration duties

What you'll need to succeed

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Outstanding attention to detail, problem-solving skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Extensive knowledge and experience in accounting/finance functions
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel applications
• The ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders
• The ability to work as part of a team to achieve both individual and team objectives
• Experience within the education sector is advantageous but not essential

*The successful applicant will be required to obtain a Police Check and an Employee Working with Children's Check*

What you'll get in return
You will be rewarded with a competitive annual salary starting at $80,000 dependent on experience with the opportunity for career progression. You will enjoy an exciting and supporting environment with modern tools and technology to get your job done and a team of hardworking, ambitious, like-minded individuals working beside you. This position is currently offering a hybrid working model once trained and sees yourself reporting to the Finance Team Coordinator

What you need to do now
If you're interested in the role, click 'apply now' or for more information about this role or other job opportunities, contact Brianna Phipps at **************@hays.com.au or 03 5623 8***

*Applications close on the 28th of June 2024 - Don't miss this one!*