[Hiring] Finance and Accounts Officer @Optiva Pty

Role Description

What if your next finance role gave you the opportunity to take genuine ownership of the accounts while working closely with a supportive leadership team? We’re looking for an experienced Finance and Accounts Officer who is confident with Xero, understands the bookkeeping cycle through to month-end, and takes pride in accurate financial records and well-organised systems.

As our Finance and Accounts Officer, you’ll manage the day-to-day financial administration across Optiva and its supported entities. In this role you will:

• Maintain Xero records, coding and financial documentation
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, invoicing and suppliers
• Process expenses, purchase orders and approved payments
• Complete bank, credit card and supplier reconciliations
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies
• Complete month-end bookkeeping and prepare reports for external accountants
• Manage finance administration through Budgetly, Prezzee and Employment Hero
• Prepare contractor superannuation information
• Respond to finance enquiries and provide records as required
• Identify practical improvements to financial processes

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ hands-on bookkeeping experience, including month-end
• Strong Xero experience across AP, AR, invoicing and reconciliations
• Experience investigating discrepancies and resolving issues
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Clear communication with accountants, suppliers and colleagues
• A proactive, practical approach to problem-solving
• Ability to work independently
• High standards of confidentiality and financial integrity
• A relevant qualification in Accounting, Bookkeeping, Finance or Business Administration is desirable

Requirements

• Current National Police Check
• Current driver’s licence
• Reliable, comprehensively insured vehicle

Benefits

• Birthday leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development
• Direct access to senior leadership
• Opportunities to improve systems and processes
• A workplace built on integrity, inclusion, accountability and respect

Company Description

Optiva provides corporate and business support services to entities operating across the employment, assessment and health sectors. We value integrity, professionalism, accountability and respect, and work collaboratively to deliver effective business operations.