Career Opportunities: Accounts Assistant ******)
Requisition ID
*****
-Posted
26/08/2026
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Operations
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Finance
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MCRI-Parkville
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Australia
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VIC
- Job Function (1)
Role Type:
Full-time ongoing role
Salary:
$78,391 - $82,071 per annum plus superannuation + salary packaging benefits
The Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) and Victorian Clinical Genetics Services (VCGS) are seeking an experienced and detail oriented Accounts Assistant to support the smooth and accurate delivery of our finance operations.
This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys a mix of transactional accounting, reconciliations, reporting support and systems administration.
Working as part of a collaborative Finance team, you'll play a key role in ensuring financial information is accurate, compliant and delivered on time to support our researchers, clinicians and operational teams.
About the Role
Reporting to the Finance team, you will be responsible for a broad range of financial administration and accounting activities across MCRI and VCGS.
You'll contribute to month end and year end processes, manage reconciliations, support audits and assist with finance system administration while helping drive continuous improvement initiatives.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, has exceptional attention to detail and takes pride in producing high-quality work.
What you'll do
Manage daily banking activities, including bank reconciliations, investigation of outstanding items and maintenance of accurate financial records.
Support month-end and year-end financial processes through the preparation of reconciliations, journals, accruals, intercompany transactions and fixed asset accounting.
Provide finance systems administration support, including cost centre creation,



user setup and assistance with finance reporting tools.
Assist with internal and external audit requirements by preparing accurate workpapers, supporting documentation and responding to audit queries.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance finance processes, controls, reporting accuracy and team efficiency.
Build positive relationships with internal stakeholders by providing timely, professional and customer-focused finance support.
About You
You are a highly organised and proactive finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced setting and can effectively manage recurring deadlines and competing priorities.
What you'll bring
Experience in accounts administration, transactional accounting or a similar finance role
Strong experience preparing bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations and journals
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with large datasets
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience with SAP Business One, Power BI or similar finance systems is desired
Exposure to the health, research, government or not-for-profit sectors is desired
Please view the position description here.
Any questions?
Reach out to Conor Healy at ******.
What you'll enjoy
Access a range of salary packaging options - covering entertainment, novated leases, and more
A collaborative and supportive team environment




Meaningful work that contributes to life changing outcomes
Opportunities to learn, grow and develop your finance career
A commitment to diversity, inclusion, wellbeing
Flexible ways of working (3 days onsite 2 days WFH)
A unique opportunity to join a highly respected research institute
Who we are
Murdoch Children's Research Institute envisions a transformative future for child health.
Our institute is a hub of impactful scientific breakthroughs, particularly in early interventions, enhanced diagnosis, prevention, and potential cures.
We thrive on collaborative, multidisciplinary problem-solving to address challenging queries in child health.
Committed to inclusivity and respect, we foster a positive working environment that values diverse backgrounds and experiences.
As a proud member of the Australian Network on Disability and a dedicated supporter of Science Australia Gender Equity (SAGE), we uphold principles of equal opportunity and diverse representation.
We are committed to the safety of children and young people and takes a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of child abuse, exploitation and harm.
Child safety is prioritised in our decision-making at all levels of the Institute.
If you're a motivated finance professional who enjoys accuracy, problem-solving and making a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
We welcome individuals of diverse genders, ages, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, abilities, religions, and sexual orientations in our workplace.
We actively encourage talented individuals from all walks of life to apply for our job openings.
Our commitment lies in fostering a workplace that is barrier-free and inclusive, aiming to attract the most skilled candidates.
Applications close:
11th September ****
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📌 Accounts Assistant (Melbourne)
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