ABOUT US 

Purpose: To lead, promote, unite, develop and regulate football  

Vision: To unite and elevate Australian football to become a world class, globally respected system to inspire our national, developing excellence at every level  

Mission: Working with our stakeholders everyday – 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:  

1. Welcome: Open doors, open minds, open hearts – and respect  
2. Ready: Always ready, Always ahead  
3. Connect: Together, united  
4. Excel: Our best, every day in every way  
5. Protect: Guarding the game, Securing the future   

WHAT WE OFFER 

At Football Australia we want to look after our people and below are just some of the many benefits of joining our team: 

• Flexible work arrangements 
• Birthday Leave 
• Study Leave 
• Wellbeing & Lifestyle leave 
• Paid Parental leave in addition to statutory government offering 
• Volunteer leave 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Partner discounts 
• Workplace Banking Program 
• Social Activities such as 5-a-side futsal 

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ROLE 

The Assistant Accountant – Finance Operations supports the accurate, efficient and timely processing of Football Australia’s day-to-day financial activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable and core accounting support.

Working within the Finance function, this role ensures financial transactions are processed in line with organisational policies, internal controls and compliance requirements. It plays a key role in maintaining the integrity of financial records through accurate processing of invoices, payments, receipts and reconciliations.

The role also supports other accounting processes, contributing to the preparation of reliable and accurate financial information.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES   

• Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring appropriate approvals and correct coding
• Manage creditor accounts, including reconciliations, payment runs and resolution of invoice discrepancies
• Respond to supplier queries and maintain positive working relationships with vendors
• Raise customer invoices and ensure accurate and timely billing of revenue
• Monitor debtor accounts and follow up outstanding balances to support effective cash collection
• Allocate incoming payments accurately against customer accounts
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and assist with resolution of reconciling items
• Help maintain the accuracy and completeness of the general ledger
• Support preparation of working papers and schedules for month-end and year-end reporting
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies and accounting standards
• Assist with audit preparation by providing supporting documentation when required
• Support continuous improvement of finance systems, processes and workflows
• Provide responsive support to internal stakeholders on finance-related queries

ROLE OUTCOMES/ DELIVERABLES 

• Supplier invoices processed accurately and on time, with appropriate approvals and coding 
• Supplier payments executed in line with agreed payment terms 
• Creditor accounts maintained and regularly reconciled 
• Accurate and timely customer invoicing supporting cash flow and revenue recognition 
• Active monitoring of debtor balances with minimal overdue receivables 
• Accurate completion of bank and balance sheet reconciliations 
• Reliable support of month-end processes through accurate journals and schedules 
• Financial records maintained with high levels of accuracy, completeness and compliance 
• Finance queries from internal and external stakeholders resolved efficiently and professionally 
• Audit and reporting requirements supported with accurate documentation 
• Improved efficiency and control across finance operations processes 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE 

• Experience in accounts payable and/or accounts receivable functions
• Experience supporting month end accounting processes
• Strong numerical, analytical and reconciliation skills
• Experience using finance systems or ERP platforms – SAP / Concur would be preferable but not essential
• Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas and basic data analysis
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage deadlines in a high-volume transactional environment
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Clear communication skills and ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Tertiary qualification in accounting, finance, commerce or a related discipline 
• Progress toward or completion of CA or CPA qualification 

Application close – Tuesday 16th June 2026 at 5pm AEST