Graduate Accountant

• 2 Year Fixed Term Contract
• Elite Sporting Organisation
• Recent Graduate

About Hockey Australia
Hockey Australia is the national governing body for the sport of Hockey, responsible for leading the growth and success of Hockey in Australia. Operating with the highest level of integrity, we drive participation by offering contemporary opportunities to play the game and through the delivery of world class events. We aim to provide the best possible high-performance program and facilities, in addition to unwavering support to our iconic national teams the Kookaburras and the Hockeyroos!
As a strong values-based organisation, our inclusive culture, employee benefits and commitment to learning and development, are the reason why we believe we are an employer of choice in the sporting industry.
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a recent Business Graduate to provide accounting and administrative function support including accounts receivable, accounts payable and office administration for Hockey Australia, Hockey Victoria and Hockey South Australia. Reporting to the Finance Business Partner, the 2-year contract position is an important role that will engage with different stakeholders both within Hockey Australia and our shared services, to deliver accurate and timely accounting records.
Key Accountabilities
Accounts Payable:

• Maintain accurate, relevant and timely creditor and debtor accounting records, processing invoices, receipts and payments and upholding the vendor masterfile
• Coordinate creditor batch payments by BPAY and EFT, based on budgeted payments each week ensuring payments are prioritised accordingly
• Corporate credit card facility administration including processing monthly acquittals and reconciliation
• Assisting the Finance Business Partner (Vic & SA) with month end processes and aged creditor reporting

Accounts Receivable:

• Maintain accurate, relevant and timely debtor accounting records
• Complete all debtor invoicing and month-end statements
• Manage all debtors’ trial balances and follow up on overdue accounts weekly in a courteous and assertive manner, via telephone and/or email
• Monthly reconciliation of accounts receivable ledger

Experience, Skills and Attributes

• Recent graduate (0-2 years’ experience) of degree in Commerce or Business, majoring in Accounting
• Genuine willingness to learn new skills via on the job training, committed to obtaining a CA/CPA qualification and taking on challenging projects
• Highly self-motivated with an intrinsic desire to strive for excellence; shows initiative and wants to keep raising the bar
• Very strong attention to detail
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency in the Microsoft suite: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams

Benefits and Culture
Based at the Melbourne Sports Centre in Parkville, Hockey Australia is an exciting workplace to be a part of with progressive and passionate staff that embody the HA values. In addition, we offer a range of excellent benefits including workplace flexibility, learning and development opportunities, monthly massages and retail discounts amongst other things. To check out the full list of Work Perks you get as a Hockey Australia employee, .
Remuneration
Hockey Australia will offer a $57,000 salary package including superannuation.
Essential Requirements

• National Police / Criminal History Check
• Working with Children / Working with Vulnerable People Check

Attachments
Application Instruction

• If this sounds like you, please apply with a current resume and a covering letter outlining why you would be a good fit for the role to Steph Tirado (

) or via the . * Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other disadvantaged folks tend to only apply when they check every box. So you if you think you have what it takes, but don’t necessarily meet every single point above, please still get in touch. We’d love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit!

• Hockey Australia is a welcoming place where we seek to engage respectfully with people with diverse experiences and backgrounds. All applications are gratefully received, and applicants will be considered on their ability to do the job and alignment to our values.
• All employment is subject to a valid and current Police Check and Working with Children Check.
• Applications close at 11.59pm on Sunday, 28th January 2023 but will be reviewed as they come in so don't hesitate to apply today!