Be Part of History

The Tasmania Football Club is on a historic journey to build a professional AFL/AFLW club from the ground up. We are assembling a passionate and committed team to connect with fans across Tasmania and beyond, creating experiences that inspire pride, loyalty, and belonging.

The Role

The Assistant Accountant plays an important role within the Club's Finance team, supporting the delivery of accurate, timely and productive financial processes across the Club.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you'll have primary responsibility for the accounts payable function while also supporting month-end accounting, reconciliations, reporting, payroll finance processes and the administration of finance systems.

This is an opportunity to join a growing organisation at an exciting stage of its development, contributing to strong financial governance and helping build the systems and processes that will support the Club into the future.

Your responsibilities will include

Financial Accounting & Month-End

- Prepare daily and weekly bank reconciliations and follow up outstanding items
- Assist with travel and stock reconciliations as required
- Assist with the administration and reconciliation of donations to the Australian Sports Foundation
- Support month-end processes, including balance sheet reconciliations, accruals and revenue recognition
- Prepare and post journals as part of the month-end close
- Provide supporting information for departmental P&Ls;
- Assist with maintaining the fixed asset register, including accurate cost centre and GL coding
- Assist with GST coding and BAS preparation
- Support ad hoc reporting requirements, including ABS surveys
- Assist with the annual audit process, including preparation of audit workpapers and responding to auditor queries

Accounts Payable & Receivable

- Manage the accounts payable function, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and on time




- Provide support across the broader accounts payable and receivable function as required
- Scan and process invoices through ExFlow and establish invoice coders and approvers
- Oversee Eftsure processes to ensure vendor bank details are accurate
- Support the Finance team in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the Club's finance systems and workflows

Payroll & Employee Finance Support

- Assist with the integration of payroll data into the finance system
- Provide operational support to the Payroll Manager, including timesheet checks, coding reviews and reconciliations
- Assist with payroll-related journals and reconciliations, including superannuation and leave provisions
- Review employee reimbursement claims through Employment Hero
- Provide ad hoc back-up support to the Payroll Manager as required

Systems, Process Improvement & Governance

- Maintain high-quality financial records in accordance with audit, AFL and statutory requirements
- Assist with enhancing finance systems, workflows and automation initiatives
- Support compliance with procurement, delegation and financial policies
- Identify opportunities to streamline and improve financial processes, including through the use of AI
- Work collaboratively with the broader Finance team and Club departments to support effective financial operations

What you'll bring

- A degree in Accounting, Commerce or a related discipline
- 2–3 years' experience in an accounting role
- Strong understanding of accounts payable and month-end accounting processes




- Strong Excel skills and confidence working with modern accounting and ERP systems
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail, with a solid commitment to process integrity
- Excellent organisation skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across a range of departments
- A proactive mindset, with a willingness to learn, improve processes and contribute to a growing organisation
- High integrity and alignment with the values of the Club
- A current Working With Vulnerable People check, or willingness to obtain one, is required

It would be great if you also have

- Experience working in sport, major events, not-for-profit or membership-based organisations
- Experience with AFL finance systems, including D365, Adaptive, Workday, ExFlow or Zeno
- An interest in being part of the establishment and growth of a new professional sporting organisation

What you'll get

- The opportunity to be part of the Tasmania Football Club's journey from the ground up
- A full-time, permanent position based in Hobart
- The opportunity to work alongside a passionate and growing team
- A role with genuine variety across finance, systems and Club operations
- The chance to contribute to building strong financial processes and governance as the Club grows
- The role will also require the ability to work match days or Club events as required

Apply now!

If you're an organised and detail-focused accounting qualified looking to be part of something new, ambitious and uniquely Tasmanian, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications Close 5pm, Friday 2 October

Company Overview

The team that we were told would never ever happen has finally roared to life! Born from over 150 years of dedication, grit and passion, on 18 March 2024 we celebrated the launch of the latest AFL club – the Tasmania Football Club – The Tasmania Devils.

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