Job Description
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.
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The Role
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The Assistant Accountant plays an important role within the Club's Finance team, supporting the delivery of accurate, timely and efficient financial processes across the Club.
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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.
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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.
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Your responsibilities will include:
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Prepare daily and weekly bank reconciliations and follow up outstanding items
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Assist with travel and stock reconciliations as required
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Assist with the administration and reconciliation of donations to the Australian Sports Foundation
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Support month-end processes, including balance sheet reconciliations, accruals and revenue recognition
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Prepare and post journals as part of the month-end close
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Assist with maintaining the fixed asset register, including accurate cost centre and GL coding
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Assist with GST coding and BAS preparation
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Assist with the annual audit process, including preparation of audit workpapers and responding to auditor queries
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Accounts Payable & Receivable
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Manage the accounts payable function, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and on time
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Provide support across the broader accounts payable and receivable function as required
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Scan and process invoices through ExFlow and establish invoice coders and approvers
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Oversee Eftsure processes to ensure vendor bank details are accurate
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Support the Finance team in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the Club's finance systems and workflows
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Payroll & Employee Finance Support
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Assist with the integration of payroll data into the finance system
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Provide operational support to the Payroll Manager, including timesheet checks, coding reviews and reconciliations
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Assist with payroll-related journals and reconciliations, including superannuation and leave provisions
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Review employee reimbursement claims through Employment Hero
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Provide ad hoc back-up support to the Payroll Manager as required
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Systems, Process Improvement & Governance
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Maintain high-quality financial records in accordance with audit, AFL and statutory requirements
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Assist with enhancing finance systems, workflows and automation initiatives
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Support compliance with procurement, delegation and financial policies
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Identify opportunities to streamline and improve financial processes, including through the use of AI
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Work collaboratively with the broader Finance team and Club departments to support effective financial operations
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What you'll bring
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A degree in Accounting, Commerce or a related discipline
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2–3 years' experience in an accounting role
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Strong understanding of accounts payable and month-end accounting processes
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Strong Excel skills and confidence working with modern accounting and ERP systems
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High level of accuracy and attention to detail, with a robust commitment to process integrity
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Excellent organisation skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
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Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across a range of departments
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A proactive mindset, with a willingness to learn, improve processes and contribute to a growing organisation
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High integrity and alignment with the values of the Club
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A current Working With Vulnerable People check, or willingness to obtain one, is required
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It would be great if you also have
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Experience working in sport, major events, not-for-profit or membership-based organisations
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Experience with AFL finance systems, including D365, Adaptive, Workday, ExFlow or Zeno
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An interest in being part of the establishment and growth of a new professional sporting organisation
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What you'll get
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The opportunity to be part of the Tasmania Football Club's journey from the ground up
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A full time, permanent position based in Hobart
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The opportunity to work alongside a passionate and growing team
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A role with genuine variety across finance, systems and Club operations
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The chance to contribute to building solid financial processes and governance as the Club grows
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The role will also require the ability to work match days or Club events as required
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Applications Close 5pm, Friday 2 October
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Company Overview
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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 **** we celebrated the launch of the latest AFL club – the Tasmania Football Club – The Tasmania Devils.

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