Financial Accountant

As Australia’s longest serving Defence financial institution, we have supported those who protect and serve our country for over 65 years. And as a member-owned bank, we are here for our members first, helping them to achieve their financial goals with a range of competitive products and personalised service. In 2024, we were named one of the World’s Best Bank by Forbes and won Canstar’s Consumer Bank of the Year for Everyday Banking.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to join our Finance team in the CBD on a permanent, full-time basis. Reporting to the Senior Financial Accountant, you will support the finance team in performing financial accounting functions for the group. In this role, you will:

• Perform operational tasks, including accounts payable, and general ledger journal preparation
• Preparing daily and monthly reconciliations
• Preparing monthly statement and reporting for securitisation trust account
• Preparation of GST/BAS and FBT returns
• Prepare branch/corporate card expenses and reconciliations
• Maintain fixed asset register
• Create, review and maintain standard operating procedures for all tasks
• Implement new technologies, software and/or documented processes for accounts payable
• Refine and monitor clearing and suspense account controls, compliance and risk management processes.
• Assist with preparation of regulatory returns such as APRA, ASIC, etc
• Assist with preparation of tax returns such as income tax return
• Assist in preparation of monthly accounting, financial and management reports.
• Assist with preparation of annual accounts and audit queries
• Assist in business projects (including implementation of new technologies, e.g. user acceptance testing) and ad-hoc analysis as required
• Assist with providing and receiving cross training on required tasks
• Collaborate with Finance team members and other internal teams
• Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness to change
• Be a key participant in overall Finance software and process upgrades, transformations and migrations, including working with third party consultants
• Keep knowledge of banking, accounting and emerging technologies up to date 

About You

To be successful in the role you will demonstrate the below key attributes and experience:

• Advanced Excel and Word skills 
• Knowledge of accounts payable processes
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience using ERP/accounting systems
• Some knowledge of SQL and MS Power Query preferred
• Excellent communication skills
• Time management and managing multiple deadlines
• Accounting qualification, degree or higher
• CA or CPA Qualification
• Banking/Financial Services industry experience preferred
• Experience in a software upgrade or migration project is an added advantage 

Benefit

Working with Australian Military Bank will provide you access to a great range of benefits including:

• Staff Banking product + Services discounts
• Novated Leasing options
• 4 weeks Paid Parental + Purchased Leave option
• Referral Reward Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual Flu Shot + Blood Donor Leave
• Polo Shirt provided
• Service Awards

Why Us

Australian Military Bank forms an integral part of the wider Defence community. We offer our staff competitive remuneration, discounts on banking and insurance products and ongoing learning and development programs. You will be provided with training and coaching on the job to provide you with the tools to be successful in this role. Australian Military Bank provides realistic progression opportunity nationwide and the opportunity to embrace new technologies and ways of working. 

Probity check

As we are an Authorised Deposit Taking Institution, there is a requirement to complete the standard range of Credit, Police and Bankruptcy checks prior to commencement of employment.