Full Time27 Oct ****DescriptionABOUT USPurpose: To lead, promote, unite, develop and regulate footballVision: To unite and elevate Australian football to become a world class, globally respected system to inspire our nation, developing excellence at every levelMission: Working with our stakeholders every day to build the capability, capacity and capital we need now and in the future to transform every football dream into reality.To achieve the above, we live by our company values which are:Ready: Always ready, Always aheadConnect: Together, unitedExcel: Our best, every day in every wayProtect: Guarding the game, Securing the futureWHAT WE OFFERAt Football Australia we want to look after our people and below are just some of the many benefits of joining our team:Paid Parental Leave in addition to statutory government offeringEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Workplace Banking ProgramSocial Activities such as 5-a-side futsalBACKGROUND OF THE ROLEThe Assistant Accountant - Finance Operations supports the accurate, productive and timely delivery of Football Australia's day-to-day financial activities, with a particular focus on PlayFootball financial operations, accounts receivable and general accounting support.Working within the Finance team, this role supports the integrity of Football Australia's financial records through accurate processing, reconciliations and reporting, while ensuring transactions are managed in line with organisational policies, internal controls and compliance requirements.The role works closely with internal and external stakeholders to provide responsive financial support and contribute to the continuous improvement of finance systems, processes and workflows.ROLE RESPONSIBILITIESKey responsibilities include:Support the day-to-day financial operations of the PlayFootball registration platform, including reconciliations, refunds, disbursements and financial reportingReconcile PlayFootball registration receipts and bank accounts,



investigating and resolving discrepancies as requiredProcess the accurate and timely distribution of registration funds to Member Federations, Associations and ClubsReview and process approved refunds and support the management of chargebacks and related enquiriesRaise customer invoices, allocate incoming payments and monitor outstanding debtor balancesPerform bank and balance sheet reconciliations and assist in resolving reconciling itemsSupport month-end and year-end accounting activities, including preparation of working papers and schedulesMaintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation in line with internal controls, policies and accounting requirementsProvide responsive support to internal and external stakeholders on finance-related queriesPartner with Digital Support and Product teams to resolve PlayFootball finance issues and support system improvementsContribute to continuous improvement across finance systems, processes, controls and workflowsKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCEExperience in accounts receivable functionsExperience supporting month-end accounting processesStrong numerical, analytical and reconciliation skillsStrong Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas and basic data analysisHigh attention to detail and accuracyAbility to manage competing deadlines within a high-volume transactional environmentStrong organisational and time management skillsClear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholdersExperience using finance systems or ERP platforms, particularly Technology One, is desirableExperience working with registration and competition systems is desirableNational Police / Criminal History CheckWorking with Children / Working with Vulnerable People CheckTertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related disciplineProgress towards a CA or CPA qualificationApplications close on Tuesday 27 October ****; however, we encourage you to apply early as Football Australia may commence the recruitment process and close applications ahead of the advertised deadline if a sufficient number of suitable applications are received.
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📌 Assistant Accountant - Finance Operations (Sydney)
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