Job Description
The Organisation & Opportunity
n
Our client is a successful and growing Australian-owned organisation operating within the energy sector and is currently undergoing an exciting period of growth and transformation.
n
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Assistant Finance Manager / Senior Bookkeeper to join the finance team and play a key role across month-end, reconciliations, payroll and broader finance operations.
n
Reporting into the Finance Manager, with regular exposure to the CFO, you will be responsible for taking ownership of key month-end reconciliation processes, supporting the preparation of month-end accounts and overseeing the Payroll Officer and broader transactional finance activities.
n
This is a hands-on opportunity suited to someone who enjoys being involved in the detail while also having the chance to improve processes, introduce greater reporting rigour and develop into a broader finance leadership position.
n
Position Description
n
n
Take ownership of key month-end reconciliations and processing
n
Complete bank reconciliations across multiple group entities
n
Manage customer debtor and collections reconciliations
n
Manage and reconcile supplier recharge invoices
n
Ensure timely recovery of costs owed by installer partners
n
Manage leave entitlement reconciliations and processing
n
Supervise and support the Payroll Officer
n
Ensure accuracy and timeliness of payroll processing
n
Support the Finance Manager with month-end accounts
n
Provide oversight and support to a small finance team
n
Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and efficiencies
n




Assist with reporting and analysis as required
n
Reconfigure and improve accounting and reporting structures as the business continues to grow
n
Work closely with the Finance Manager, CFO and key stakeholders across the business
n
n
Candidate Profile
n
The successful candidate will have strong experience within a transactional finance or senior bookkeeping environment, with solid month-end and reconciliation exposure, as well as:
n
n
5+ years' experience in a finance, bookkeeping or accounting role
n
Strong hands-on month-end and reconciliation experience
n
Recent and extensive experience using Xero
n
Robust understanding across transactional finance functions
n
Experience supervising or mentoring junior finance staff
n
Understanding of Australian payroll and leave entitlement processing
n
Robust attention to detail and problem-solving skills
n
Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements
n
Strong reporting and analytical capability
n
Comfortable working in a fast-paced and growing environment
n
Experience using AI tools to support and improve finance workflows highly regarded
n
n
What's on Offer
n
n
Attractive salary
n
Permanent Assistant Finance Manager / Senior Bookkeeper opportunity
n
Box Hill location
n
Flexible working arrangements considered
n
Regular exposure to the Finance Manager and CFO
n
Opportunity to take ownership of key month-end processes
n
Genuine career development into broader finance leadership
n
Opportunity to improve systems, processes and reporting
n
Join a growing business during an exciting period of transformation
n

📌 Assistant Finance Manager / Senior Bookkeeper (Victoria)
🏢 Sharp & Carter
📍 Victoria