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 efficient 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 solid financial governance and helping build the systems and processes that will support the Club into the future.

Your responsibilities will include:

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

Assist with maintaining the fixed asset register, including accurate cost centre and GL coding

Assist with GST coding and BAS preparation

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





Robust Excel skills and confidence working with modern accounting and ERP systems

High level of accuracy and attention to detail, with a strong 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 recent 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 prospect 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

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.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Assistant Accountant (Hobart)
🏢 Rgit Australia
📍 Hobart